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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

3/14/2025 12:00:00 AM Here's a recap of the Q and A from the March 11, 2025 Office Hours with the Director of Education Q: I recently received my ISA Member Designation. As partners of the Appraisal Foundation, we adhere to Personal Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria. They tell the client what your report is not.

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Signing Your Appraisal Report

International Society of Appraisers

7/3/2025 12:00:00 AM A common but important question is: Where should an appraiser sign their report? While it may seem like a small detail, signing the report correctly is essential for compliance with both USPAP and ISA Appraisal Report Writing Standards.

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Who Can Use a Restricted Appraisal Report?

International Society of Appraisers

7/1/2025 12:00:00 AM Answer : Yes, it is possible—provided that the report adheres to the requirements outlined in USPAP Standards Rule 8-2 (2024 edition). When preparing a Restricted Appraisal Report, Standards Rule 8-2(b) requires that the report: (i).States

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11 Different Ways to Achieve 700 USPAP-Compliant Appraisal Hours

International Society of Appraisers

5/19/2025 12:00:00 AM This guide provides USPAP-compliant strategies for ISA members to earn the 700 appraisal hours required for Accredited Member status under the AQB Personal Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria (effective January 1, 2018). dinner or wine). We will not contact your clients to verify the work.

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Apply Now: PAID ISA AF&DA Instructor Internship Opportunity

International Society of Appraisers

6/10/2025 12:00:00 AM Are you an ISA Certified Appraiser of Personal Property (CAPP) with a strong foundation in conducting USPAP-compliant Antiques, Furnishings, and Decorative Arts (AF&DA) Appraisals? Do you have a passion for teaching and a desire to support incoming appraisers?

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Determining Fair Market Value Part I

International Society of Appraisers

5/13/2025 12:00:00 AM Determining fair market value (FMV) can be a complex process, as it is highly dependent on the specific facts and circumstances surrounding each appraisal assignment. Appraisers must exercise professional judgment, supported by credible data and sound methodology, to determine FMV.

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IRS Form 8283 - Member Question

International Society of Appraisers

6/27/2025 12:00:00 AM Answer : First, let’s review when an appraiser becomes involved with IRS Form 8283. A written appraisal by a qualified appraiser is required when a donated item—or a group of similar items donated to a qualified charitable organization—is valued at more than $5,000.