AMERICAN SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS’ 2010 AWARDEES RECOGNIZED AT INTERNATIONAL APPRAISAL CONFERENCE JULY 26THThe American Society of Appraisers (ASA) presented its 2010 Awards on Monday, July 26, at ASA’s 2010 International Appraisal Conference’s Award Ceremony at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort and Spa. Awardees are recognized for their exceptional service to and support of ASA, [...]

Expert Diamond Cutter, Brian Gavin, Speaks at ASA 2010 International Appraisal ConferenceBrian Gavin is a fifth generation diamond cutter and creator of the internationally renowned Signature Hearts and Arrows diamond brand. He was a featured speaker at this year’s International Appraisal Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, July 26-28. His well received workshop was titled “Diamonds [...]

The American Society of Appraisers Commends New Appraisal Modernization Provisions in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform BillFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                       
HERNDON, VA — The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) is a strong supporter of the appraisal modernization provisions contained in the final version of HR 4173, also referred to as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform bill.  The [...]

Real Estate Appraisal Groups Release “Appraiser and Management Company Statement of Principles” and Invite Public CommentThe American Society of Appraisers (ASA), together with the Appraisal Institute (AI), the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisals (ASFMRA), and the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers (NAIFA), has released for public comment a draft of the [...]

The Appraisal Foundation Seeks Applicants for Boards PositionsDeadline for qualified applicants is approaching on April 1, 2010
The deadline for qualified applicants on The Appraisal Foundation Board of Trustees and the new Appraisal Practices Board is fast approaching on April 1, 2010. Candidates chosen for in-person interviews for boards positions will be interviewed in a [...]

ASA Responds to Treasury Dept. ‘Making Home Affordable’ ProgramReleased: March 6, 2009
HERNDON, Va. – The nation’s leading professional appraisal organizations (the American Society of Appraisers; the Appraisal Institute; the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers), representing 35,000 real property appraisers in the U.S., [...]

Appraisal Organizations Oppose Proposed Banking Agencies’ “Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines”; Urge That They Be Withdrawn and Greatly StrengthenedReleased: January 23, 2009
HERNDON, Va.—The American Society of Appraisers (ASA), the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) and the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers (NAIFA) have filed written comments with the federal [...]

Tips for Selling GoldWhen the price of gold goes up, gold fever often ensues and people jump to sell their gold jewelry or coins. However they may not always be getting the best deal. The American Society of Appraisers offers advice to consumers who want to know how and when to sell their gold [...]