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 […]
TweetASA completed its popular Summer Appraisal Camp this past August 1-24. The accelerated, intensive four-week virtual education program is designed to give participants the foundational skills needed to work toward becoming a professional appraiser of personal property. Completion of this rigorous program satisfies the educational requirements of ASA’s accreditation process. The “Camp” program is comprised […]
TweetThis month we look at recent strategic partnership/membership development efforts, and spotlight education accomplishments and upcoming offerings. Strategic Partnerships/Membership Development Myself, Patrick Vann, ASA Membership and Chapter Development Manager, and Mike Pratt, ASA Real Property Discipline Committee Chair, attended the 2023 IAAO Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, UT. Our primary focus at the event […]
TweetPT-305 Photo Credit: The National WWII Museum New Orleans Did you know that ships from prior decades may still be afloat or on display somewhere in the world? While ship lovers may believe that every historic vessel is priceless, the real-world value is less sentimental about their value. Expertise on this thought was recently shared […]
TweetThis 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 […]
TweetA multidiscipline spotlight on ASA’s Professional Development and Growth Conference. ASA’s 2023 Beyond Valuation – Professional Development and Growth Conference is coming June 8. Here’s why you need to attend. Did you know the valuation profession is in a state of rapid change? Yes, a massive shift in the workforce is occurring due to aging […]
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 do’s and don’ts of buying gems and jewelry away from home. By Juanita Addeo, ASA, Master Gemologist Appraiser® and Barry Block, ASA, Master Gemologist Appraiser® As appraisers, we see many clients with items of jewelry bought while on destination vacations, including quite a few from cruise ship vacations. More often than not, the story […]
Have you ever wondered if you could turn your hobby into a career? If you have a hobby you are passionate about – be it history, antiques, decorating or the arts – you may have wondered how you might be able to spend more time with your hobby and less time at work. Or maybe you are one of those lucky people whose hobby is actually an adjunct to your job – but you have not taken steps to monetize the hobby into a part of your business so you can do both at the same time.
TweetBy Alan C. Iannacito, FASA With the recent passing of a dynamic individual, John Connolly III, ASA, we recognize the individuals, among the many, who put the American Society of Appraisers in the lead as the most influential and international multi-discipline appraisal organization. John Connolly was an original and a passionate member of our current […]
