Message from the CEO

This past month I had opportunities to discuss ASA’s growing role in the appraisal ecosystem and participate in multiple profession and ASA hosted events. I’m also pleased to spotlight exciting news about upcoming ASA real property educational opportunities, ASA’s annual awards and continued success of The ASA Difference branding campaign.

Appraisal Ecosystem

It was great being interviewed by Joanna Pineda for the Associations Thrive podcast and telling the story of ASA and all that we have accomplished and some plans for the future, including how we’re trying to think of ASA as not just an appraiser organization, but a place where anyone from the field can come and be part of the ecosystem. Here’s a page that has links to the podcast networks that carry Associations Thrive podcasts, including the recording of my interview: https://associations-thrive.captivate.fm/

Events

It was also great attending the CBV Institute Conference in Toronto, Canada and talking to a number of ASA members who attended; spending time at The Appraisal Foundation Board of Trustees meeting and activities representing ASA; and also hosting new ASA Board of Governors members at HQ for a meet & greet welcome dinner and leadership orientation.

ASA also saw a number of attendees participate in the past month’s 2023 ASA ESOP Virtual Conference and 12th Annual ASA Equipment Valuation Conference, as well as the brand new Beyond Valuation–Professional Development and Growth Conference that was tailored to the needs of new or younger valuers from all disciplines. A huge thank you to our organizers, presenters and sponsors for their support. With the successful completion of our spring and summer events, we look forward to our upcoming fall main event…the 2023 ASA International Conference, to be held in person October 1-3 at the Sheraton New Orleans and online. Complete event schedule and registration available at https://www.appraisers.org/ASAIC23. Early registration savings available through August 4.

Real Property Education Spotlight

I am pleased to share exciting news about ASA hosting a new Efficient Appraisal Practice webinar series for practicing real property appraisers. Topics to be covered will include:

• RP131 Efficient Appraisal Practice: How Does an Assistant Fit In?, September 6, 2023;
• RP132 Efficient Appraisal Practice: Far Beyond Data Entry Assistance, September 20, 2023;
• RP133 Efficient Appraisal Practice: The Master Assistant, October 11, 2023;
• RP134 Efficient Appraisal Practice: Where’s Your Procedures Manual?, October 25, 2023; and
• RP135 Efficient Appraisal Practice: Planning for the New Year, November 15, 2023.

Real property appraisers will also have the opportunity to earn the appraisal profession’s only real property ‘Going Concern’ specialty designation. Register for these ASA virtual classes:

• RP400 Going Concern Appraising for Real Estate Appraisers, October 16-20, 2023; and
• RP401 Allocating Components in Going Concern Appraisals, February 5-9, 2024.

Annual Awards

ASA opened nominations for its 2023 annual awards. Nominations must be submitted by July 15, 2023. Winners to be announced at the 2023 ASA International Conference. Show your appreciation by nominating a member who’s made a difference.

Continued Success

Lastly, it is great to see our members continuing to promote The ASA Difference by incorporating it in all of their marketing platforms. Our Regional Governor, Scott Miller, is using it on his business card. Other past examples of member usage can be viewed here. For more information about the campaign, click here.