Archive for the ‘Gems & Jewelry’ Category

Referral Requests: Dos and Don’ts for Career Advancement

TweetBy Jessica Lopez as seen on LinkedIn.com. Design Magic by Jessica López Aparicio © 2023 Editor’s Note: Referrals are one of the key benefits of belonging to a professional organization like ASA. Its multidiscipline network of member professionals offers a distinct advantage over other organizations. But how can members better improve their networking skills to […]

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Indispensable Appraisers

TweetHow to really attract and retain appraisers. By Jeff Hicks, MAI, of Realwired as seen on LinkedIn.com. Editor’s Note: The following article and linked podcast take a reflective look at the real estate appraisal profession and discus key insights for future success. Its valuable takeaways serve as a reminder for appraisers from all specialties. A […]

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Ten Compelling Reasons for Appraisers to Undergo Deposition Training

TweetWhy attending ASA’s MD114 How to Excel at Your Expert Witness Deposition December 6, 2023 course is a must for appraisers from all disciplines. By: Jack Young, ASA, ARM In the course of their careers, all appraisers will likely find themselves in situations where they need to defend their valuation conclusions. These situations can range […]

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Message from the CEO

TweetThis month our strategic efforts focused on developing new members, participating in appraisal profession events, forming partnerships, promoting our new ASAConnect online community and spotlighting upcoming notable educational offerings. Membership Development In efforts to grow our aircraft valuation education and accreditation programs, we headed out to Las Vegas, NV where we hosted our ASA Aircraft […]

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GIA Career Fair – Carlsbad Event Recap

TweetSpotlighting ASA’s participation in the gem and jewelry industry’s largest recruiting event. ASA participated as a sponsor at the GIA Career Fair in Carlsbad, CA this past October 6, 2023. The Career Fair is the gem and jewelry industry’s largest recruiting event attracting hundreds of GIA graduates and industry professionals. It is “where opportunity happens” […]

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2023 ASA International Conference Wrap-Up

TweetASA recently held its 85th annual International Conference on October 1-3, 2023, offering a hybrid format for all disciplines, both in New Orleans, LA at Sheraton New Orleans, and online. In keeping the tradition of providing the highest-level of education for appraisal experts, this year’s conference featured more than 75 sessions of the most comprehensive educational programming available […]

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The ASA Educational Foundation 2023 Virtual Auction Recap & Call-Out for Contributions!

TweetThe ASA Educational Foundation successfully concluded its 2023 Virtual Auction this past month. Held September 1 through October 3, the popular tradition was held in conjunction with the 2023 ASA International Conference. The annual auction and your cash contributions, replenish the Foundationsfunds to give course-taking grants to needs-basis up-and-coming appraisers and grants to develop appraisal […]

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IVSC AGM 2023: A Gathering of Global Valuation Leaders

TweetBy: Jack Beckwith, ASA, CEA The IVSC Annual General Meeting (AGM) convened in October at Maison de la Chimie in Paris, where 150 valuation leaders and experts from across the globe gathered for three days of productive discussions and networking. During the three-day programme, the IVSC’s technical boards met to review feedback received during the recent […]

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ASA + IVSC–Spotlighting the Effort for International Accepted Standards for the Valuation Profession

TweetA special interview with ASA and IVSC CEO’s. Editor’s Note: ASA’s role as sponsor of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) plays a critical role in meeting the Society’s mission to foster public trust of our members and the appraisal profession through compliance with the highest levels of ethical and professional standards. To learn more […]

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Event Spotlight: Expert Witness Workshop & Mock Trial

TweetSpotlighting ASA’s Houston Chapter’s Upcoming Rock Star Workshop ASA’s Houston Chapter is set to offer an Expert Witness Workshop and Mock Trial on November 3, 2023, from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM in the Bellaire/Galleria area of Houston, Texas and online. The event will feature a mock courtroom with professional attorneys, judge and expert witnesses, […]

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