ISA member benefits
Advance your career by earning your ISA credentials, signifying to your clients, business contacts, and the public that you are among the highest-trained personal property appraisers. |
Get help when you need it. Access a network of support with your appraisal industry peers through ISA's online forum, courses and events. |
Appear on the Find an ISA Member directory for client referrals, use the Job Board for new assignments and assistance, and take advantage of toolkit resources to market your business. |
Gain access to advanced training courses in appraising, only available to ISA members. |
Increase your value through membership and advancement
Professional advancement and requalification is important to provide the public with appraisers they can trust.
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Professional Designation: ISA
Signifies you have completed core ISA training in appraisal theory, methodology, ethics, and report-writing standards.
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Professional Designation: ISA AM
Official designation of a qualified ISA appraiser with a declared specialty and significant, appraisal-related experience.
Certified Member
Professional Designation: ISA CAPP
The highest achievement and level of credentialing in the industry of personal property appraising, signifying advanced appraisal methodology, expertise and professional development.
- Other membership options:
- Student Affiliate
- Life Member
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Spotlight
Michael S Osacky
ISA member since February 2018
Michael Osacky of Baseballintheattic.com provides sports card and memorabilia appraisals for both individuals and institutions. Michael is a frequent speaker on the hobby. Major TV, Radio, and Newspapers rely on Michael's expertise.
(312) 379-9090
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Is it the training, the exposure on the ISA website, or the support of your fellow appraiser members? See why these personal property appraisers decided to become and stay members of ISA.
From the ISA Now Blog
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Why do you need to have extra insurance coverage for fine art & jewelry?
Friday, April 19, 2024
Spring is a time for renewal and rebirth. It’s also a good time to take inventory while you do your spring cleaning. One question you should ask yourself is “am I properly insured if something catastrophic happens?”
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The Buddhist Thangkas – Artistic Expression as Spiritual Path
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Throughout the Himalayas, the vast mountain range spanning India, Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan, lies a vibrant artistic tradition: the creation of thangkas. Tibetan Buddhist paintings in particular are more than just decorative pieces, but represent windows into the soul of Vajrayana Buddhism. Thangkas, traditionally made on cotton or silk, are intricate and colorful depictions of deities, scenes from Buddhist stories, or the sacred diagrams known as mandalas.
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Assets Speaker Interview: Dr. Chih-En Chen
Monday, April 08, 2024
In anticipation of Dr Chih-En Chen’s upcoming lecture Trompe l’Oeil in Qing Times and Today at this year’s ISA conference, Asian art specialist Ashley Crawford (MA, ISA AM) sat down with Dr Chen to learn more about Montreal’s Asian art market.
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The Appraisal Foundation Announces a new President
Monday, April 01, 2024
The Appraisal Foundation Board of Trustees voted to name Kelly Davids as President of The Appraisal Foundation.