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Ask an Instructor: Proctored Exams Thursday, November 29, 2018 in Ask an Instructor

ISA members are invited to send in their questions on all things appraising and education to ISA's instructors.

Ask an Instructor: Replacement Cost Thursday, August 23, 2018 in Ask an Instructor

ISA members are invited to send in their questions on all things appraising and education to ISA's instructors.

Defining Fair Market Value Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Member Insights, Business Tips

FMV is probably a little bit more complex than you remember. First, there can be multiple definitions of fair market value depending upon the intended use of the report, and perhaps the state or province that you live in. Second...

Planning Your Appraisal Appointment Thursday, November 16, 2017 in Member Insights

First things first, when that phone rings or that email pings with a potential client, I like to have a client data form/activity log handy. Because our lives are so hectic, I like to write down as much info as I can...

Signing Your Appraisal Report Wednesday, October 18, 2017 in Education, Member Insights

I was recently asked about where you should sign your appraisal report. It may seem like a silly question, but it’s actually not.

Collecting Information for Appraisal Reports Tuesday, September 19, 2017 in Member Insights

When you are on-site collecting information for your appraisal report, make sure you take the time to take the right number of good quality photos. Luckily, digital photography has made it affordable to take enough photos...

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Becoming an Appraiser (But Were Afraid to Ask) Thursday, August 31, 2017 in Member Insights, Business Tips

Are you thinking about becoming a personal property appraiser? That was me a few months ago – I’m relocating to the East Coast and wanted to begin a career I could take with me. I would like to share my recent entrée into this new chapter of my life with ISA.

Moving On Up With Education Thursday, September 1, 2016 in Education

September is ISA’s back to school time. All three of our week long foundation courses, Core Course, Appraisal of Antiques and Residential Contents (ARC) and Appraisal of Fine Art (FA) are offered in the next few months...

What's New in ISA Education? Monday, March 21, 2016 in Education

As we near Assets 2016, and its many offerings for networking and education, it's important to once again ask yourself: Where am I currently on the ISA Credentialing Pathway?

Choosing the Most Common Market for IRS Appraisal Reports Friday, March 4, 2016 in Member Insights, Business Tips

The Core Course instructors recently received the following question...

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