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• Ask an Instructor: Accreditation Hours Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in Education ISA members are invited to send in their questions on all things appraising and education to ISA's instructors. View More
• Considering Risk in Selecting Comparables Monday, July 29, 2019 in Education As true rarities become harder to find, collectors seem to have an increased tolerance for risk in their purchases. The boldest example of this in recent memory is Christie's 2017 auction of Salvador Mundi, sold by the auction house as a Leonardo da Vinci, for a record-setting $450,312,500. View More
• Ready, Set, Get Your CAPP! Wednesday, July 17, 2019 in Education One of the best ways you can advance your career is to get your certification in appraising personal property. ISA's credentialing program ends with the Certified Member credential, known as CAPP, the highest level of membership with ISA. Earning your CAPP credential involves professional training and shows that you are committed and competent in your area of expertise. View More
• Chinese Export Porcelains: The Other Real Porcelains Tuesday, June 18, 2019 in Education Learn more about the history of Chinese export porcelains and tips on identifying and valuing it. View More
• Advertising Treasures Tuesday, March 12, 2019 in Education Though stone lithography was invented in 1798, it took until almost 100 years later, or the later part of the 19th century, for the process to be used for advertising posters. Learn more about the art of posters, reproductions, and get some tips for appraising them from Tim Luke, ISA AM. View More
• Choosing the Right Market Monday, February 4, 2019 in Education One of the most common appraisal questions is how to choose appropriate comparables for the property being appraised. Choosing the right comparables is very important, but choosing the right market in which to choose your comparables is actually even more important. View More
• Listening to the Object: Chinese Art Connoisseurship Thursday, November 29, 2018 in Education Susan Lahey, ISA AM, MA, will be leading a course on Chinese art during Asia Week in New York, March 17-19. View More
• The Appraiser, the Umpire, and USPAP Friday, May 25, 2018 in Education If you appraise personal property long enough, you will come across an assignment for a damage claim that will require you to choose a mediator, also known as an umpire. It took me 17 years of appraising to come across this situation... View More
• Looking at Buddha Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in Education Identifying when a work is Buddhist, judging its quality, and assigning a value estimate can be difficult. This brief article is designed to help appraisers understand these challenges. View More
• USPAP Advisory Opinion 21: Valuation Services and Appraisal Practice Wednesday, February 7, 2018 in Education, Member Insights Your education team and I wanted to share some examples on how USPAP Advisory Opinion 21 applies to your business as you perform appraisals and valuation services... View More