TweetASA President Richard Berkemeier, a Rhode Island base Machinery & Technical Specialties Appraiser specializing in aircraft valuations and also a William G. Congdon art collector, recently loaned pieces from his private collection for an exhibition entitled “A Life’s Journey: A Collection of Works of William Congdon”, presented by the Portsmouth Abbey School’s McEvoy Gallery. Berkemeier’s […]

TweetThe 2023 ASA Personal Property Appraisal Symposium was recently held at the Kimpton Canary Hotel in downtown Santa Barbara, California. The Symposium had nearly 75 people in attendance, including 20 speakers presenting on a broad variety of topics covered over the course of 2 days. The event started at the Kimpton Canary Hotel’s rooftop where […]

TweetBy: Jack Beckwith, ASA, CEA The IVSC Advisory Forum-Working Group (AFWG) just concluded their first face to face meeting since 2019 at the RICS Headquarters in London. Valuation Professional Organization Representatives attending from left to right were Gilles de Courcel from France; Aida Dedajic from The Appraisal Foundation; Ben Elder from United Kingdom; Val Chiasson […]

Tweet   The ASA-IFA Eastern Region Appraisal Conference was recently held at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ with nearly 100 people in attendance over the course of two days. The conference offered students either the option of “In Person” or “Virtual/Zoom”.    The speaker’s presentations were structured around the latest up to date methods, issues or concerns facing […]

TweetAs we conclude Women’s History Month, I’d like to thank all the women appraisers, especially those who are members of ASA, whose contributions helped shape the profession. We applaud your accomplishments in the field as well as your efforts to combat prejudice and promote equality in both your line of work and in everyday life. […]

TweetUnderstanding the differences and the value of both. By Calli Ensor, as seen on RecruitmentMarketing.com For people who want to invest in their career, networking and joining a professional community are likely at the top of their list. While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, it is important to understand their similarities and differences in […]

TweetBy Andrei Kurtuy, as seen on CareerBlog. LinkedIn is the world’s largest online professional network, with over 700 million members from 55 million registered companies. This means that you can use LinkedIn for, well, just about anything related to growing as a professional: Connect with potential employers and get a new job. Network with experts […]

TweetEditor’s Note: ASA participated in the College Art Association (CAA) 111th Annual Conference  February 15–18, 2023 at the New York Hilton Midtown the largest convening of art historians, artists, designers, curators, and visual art professionals in the US. Activities included presenting a session on determining the authenticity, rarity, and value of a work of art; […]

TweetBy Patti J. Geolat, ASA For many, it’s truly the most wonderful time of the year, a time to buy pricey romantic gifts, engagement, and wedding rings. And, whenever one is considering the purchase or sale of gems or jewelry, it’s critical to make sure the appraisal is based on the Four C’s of Gems […]

TweetBy Aluminati as seen on aluminati.net. Professional associations exist across most industries and areas. These associations offer various benefits to individual[s]. If you want to grow your business and stay on top of the latest industry developments, then a professional association is one of the best ways to achieve this. In this guide, we’ll answer […]