ISA member benefits
Advance your career by earning your ISA credentials, signifying to your clients, business contacts, and the public that you are among the highest-trained personal property appraisers. |
Get help when you need it. Access a network of support with your appraisal industry peers through ISA's online forum, courses and events. |
Appear on the Find an ISA Member directory for client referrals, use the Job Board for new assignments and assistance, and take advantage of toolkit resources to market your business. |
Gain access to advanced training courses in appraising, only available to ISA members. |
Increase your value through membership and advancement
Professional advancement and requalification is important to provide the public with appraisers they can trust.
Member
Professional Designation: ISA
Signifies you have completed core ISA training in appraisal theory, methodology, ethics, and report-writing standards.
Apply for membershipAccredited Member
Professional Designation: ISA AM
Official designation of a qualified ISA appraiser with a declared specialty and significant, appraisal-related experience.
Certified Member
Professional Designation: ISA CAPP
The highest achievement and level of credentialing in the industry of personal property appraising, signifying advanced appraisal methodology, expertise and professional development.
- Other membership options:
- Student Affiliate
- Life Member
Member
Spotlight

PETER MONTGOMERY PETIPAS
ISA member since February 2025
Peter has turned what was once a hobby into a career, starting as a dealer before becoming the Head of TCG at PWCC Marketplace, and then making the transition to Goldin Auctions. He specializes in TCGs including Pokemon & video games.
(709) 746-2039
View full profileISA Delivers Value
Delivering the best, most trustworthy appraisers in the business. Choose an ISA Appraier or learn more about appraising as a career.
From the ISA Now Blog
-
The Appraisal Foundation Seeks Candidates for the AQB & ASB Boards
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Appraisal Foundation is seeking Candidtates fro the Appraiser Qualification Board and the Appraisal Standards Board.
Application Deadline is July 31, 2025
-
Apply Now: PAID ISA AF&DA Instructor Internship Opportunity
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Are you an ISA Certified Appraiser of Personal Property (CAPP) with a strong foundation in conducting USPAP-compliant Antiques, Furnishings, and Decorative Arts (AF&DA) Appraisals? Do you have a passion for teaching and a desire to support incoming appraisers? If you are ready to share your expertise and help shape the future of ISA education, we invite you to apply for the paid AF&DA Instructor Internship—a first step toward joining ISA’s instructional team.
-
The $74 million dollar question
Monday, June 02, 2025
Charitable donations, appraisals, and the IRS. An article from The Wall Street Journal highlights our profession.
-
Part II: Understanding and Determining Fair Market Value in Canadian Appraisals
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Part II: Understanding and Determining Fair Market Value in Canadian Appraisals -- Adapting valuation principles to meet CRA guidelines and Canadian legal definitions