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  • Nectar of the Gods: Unveiling the Top 5 Most Expensively Appraised Wines Nectar of the Gods: Unveiling the Top 5 Most Expensively Appraised Wines Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in News, Education

    The world of fine wines is a realm where craftsmanship, terroir, and history converge to create liquid masterpieces. Wine, often referred to as the nectar of the gods, has long been revered for its complexity, flavor profiles, and the unique stories encapsulated in each bottle. Some wines, however, transcend the ordinary, commanding astronomical prices at auctions and appraisals. In this blog, we explore the world of luxury wines, unveiling the top 5 most expensively appraised wines that have become symbols of prestige and exclusivity in the world of oenophiles.

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  • 2024 ISA Education Foundation Scholarship Applications Open 2024 ISA Education Foundation Scholarship Applications Open Monday, March 18, 2024 in News, Education

    Each year the ISA Education Foundation awards scholarships to qualifying applicants to support their growth professionally and academically.  The application will be available March 15, 2024. The deadline is May 15th, 2024, and scholarship awards will be announced on June 1st, 2024.

    If you are interested in a scholarship to advance your skillset and career, please read below and apply today!

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  • Hog Wild Appraisal Problems Hog Wild Appraisal Problems Saturday, March 2, 2024 in News, Ask an Instructor, Education

    Yesterday I received the following voicemail message:
    “Potential Client calling from Nashville Suburb. I have a hundred-thousand-dollar hog I need appraised for insurance purposes. That’s what I paid for it so I would expect that it would appraise for that. I have all of the paperwork to show what I paid for it. What would you charge to come out and appraise the hog? Give me a call on the fee for that. 

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  • 9 Reasons Why Should You Hire an ISA Personal Property Appraiser 9 Reasons Why Should You Hire an ISA Personal Property Appraiser Wednesday, January 31, 2024 in News

    Hiring an ISA personal property appraiser provides many benefits. There are numerous reasons to seek a professional appraisal, including planning insurance coverage, charitable donations, probate of an estate, or simply determining the value of your tangible assets. The ISA credential tells the public, clients, and business experts that ISA members are appraisers. It says that our professionals are in compliance with national standards, maintain high ethical principles, and have been trained to produce appraisal reports of the highest caliber.

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