The International Society of Appraisers was founded in 1979.  ISA is a not-for-profit professional association.  Now having over 1378 members, ISA is the largest association of experienced and professionally educated and tested personal property appraisers in North America.

Members of ISA are charged with the responsibility of estimating accurate values of personal property for such functions as buying and selling objects, insurance coverage and claims, estate and gift taxes, charitable contributions, bankruptcies, family and business dissolution, liquidations, casualty loss, collateral, and expert witness testimony.

ISA is affiliated with the University of Maryland University College.  The University program provides academic guidance to the ISA Certified Appraiser of Personal Property (CAPP) professional education program, reviews ISA course material, and ensures that the courses meet the University's high academic standards.

Additional information may be obtained from ISA National Headquarters:

International Society of Appraisers

16040 Christensen Road,   Suite 102

Seattle, WA   98199-1965

Telephone  1 800 472-5034      e-mail  ISAHQ@isa-appraisers.org

or visit our web site at      www.isa-appraisers.org