TweetASA and AmazonSmile have teamed up to provide you with superior online shopping and a way to benefit the Society’s Educational Foundation.  The program is simple, you shop and the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate half a percent of the price of all your eligible purchases to ASA’s Educational Foundation. When you shop, you’ll find the exact same low […]

Tweet9 steps to change your career path at any age.  Editor’s Note: The appraisal profession offers a host of opportunities, especially for individuals seeking a new career. The hardest step in the path to becoming an appraiser is making the initial decision. The following article published by Indeed explains why someone might change career paths and offers advice on how interested individuals can plan their […]

TweetASA has moved its headquarters office to a new location a short distance from its previous address. The move was made in response to the Society’s forthcoming lease renewal and need for a reduced footprint due to the success of working virtually as a result of the Pandemic. Prior to the move, ASA solicited the […]

TweetPractical must-do’s for independent appraisers.  [Editor’s Note: When it comes to managing and safeguarding their practice, independent appraisers face many challenges – especially when it comes to cybersecurity. The following tips were prepared by Sierra and shared on their website Sierraexperts.com.]  1. Keep Your Software Up to Date:  The older a system is, the more time hackers have to figure out the […]

TweetASA recently held its 84th annual International Conference on October 24-26, 2021, offering a hybrid format for all disciplines for the first time, [LP1] both in Las Vegas, NV at Planet Hollywood, 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 […]

TweetPast ASA International President, Gary L. Smith, ASA, MGA, owner of Smith’s Jewelers in Montoursville, PA broke the Guinness World Record for largest collection pearls. News of this accomplishment was reported in the September 17, 2021 edition of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette by reporter Mallorie McIlwain.  The collection included a total of 2,392 pearls  and were […]

TweetASA’s CEO letter to members and friends  Last month has been busy as we continue strong towards the end of the summer.  First and foremost, congratulations to the winners of the 2021 ASA Annual Awards. These 12 awards recognize the outstanding efforts of various members, chapters and staff. Thank you for everything you all have done for ASA and the profession this past […]

TweetA unique continuing education program for aircraft appraisers, lenders, insurers and maintenance professional hosted by ASA with support from sponsor JSSI Advisory Services.  ASA, with the support of our Sponsor JSSI Advisory Services, will host a unique continuing education program for aircraft appraisers, lenders, insurers and maintenance professionals.  Warbirds – An Educational Program will take place Tuesday, November 9, from […]

TweetASA’s CEO letter to members and friends On July 1, we welcomed the Pacific Northwest Chapter, ASA’s newest addition. This is the first of ASA’s region-based chapters, a new model that encompasses a wider area designed to foster expanded networking opportunities. Members interested in joining the new Pacific Northwest Chapter, please contact ASA’s Membership Services […]

TweetThe International Virtual Chapter (IVC) was founded in 2012 due to the international growth of ASA. Since the chapter’s formation, it has been a goal of ASA to have international representation on the chapter board. Thanks to the great work of the 2020-2021 IVC chapter officers and Region Governors, the chapter elected its largest board […]