Our Mission

The mission of ISA is to advance the professionalism and effectiveness of personal property appraisers.

Who We Are

The International Society of Appraisers (ISA) is a not-for-profit, member-driven association, formed to support our member needs and serve the public by producing highly qualified and ethical appraisers who are recognized authorities in professional personal property appraising. Our members include many of the country's most respected independent appraisers, consultants, estate liquidators, auctioneers, gallery owners, and dealers.

ISA offers a comprehensive professional development program designed to build and enhance performance in the area of personal property appraisal practice as well as specialty studies. Our four main divisions are comprised of antiques and residential contents; fine art; gemstones and jewelry; and machinery and equipment.

ISA’s professional development and credentialing programs, along with its strong code of ethics and professional conduct, serve as the foundation for the organizational mission - to advance the professionalism and effectiveness of personal property appraisers.

At ISA you can find the most skilled Personal Property Appraiser for your needs.

The hundreds of members of the International Society of Appraisers include a broad range of qualified professions. Whether you’re looking for an antique appraiser, jewelry appraiser, art appraiser, automobile appraiser, furniture appraiser, or anything else in the world you would like appraisal services for – we’ve almost certainly got someone to fill your needs.

Our qualified professional appraisers have expertise in all types of appraisals and appraisal-related services including estate tax appraisals, insurance damage claims, estate liquidations, estate probate, business valuations and more.

Not only do we have the most skilled Professional Personal Property Appraisers, but our members offer many other services as well . . .

Their services don’t stop there! Many are experienced in auction services and auctioneering, estate sales, expert witness testimony, and work as consultants in many areas including art and furniture conservation, restoration, and repair.

Please visit our “Find an Appraiser” page to see the many appraisal and appraisal-related services our appraisers offer.

What you will find on this site

• “Find an Appraiser” which allows one to search for a member appraiser by discipline, location, expertise, services offered, or name.
• A list of site features for the general public.
• A list of site features for current members.
• ISA Forum – with a section open to the public.
• How to become a member - the procedures for joining ISA.