American Society of Appraisers
Philadelphia Chapter
The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) is the nation’s oldest and largest interdisciplinary appraisal organization. Founded in 1936, the ASA includes specialists in all types of tangible and intangible property, both real and personal.
The Philadelphia Chapter (Chapter 35) of the American Society of Appraisers represents accredited ASA members serving the greater Philadelphia region spanning Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Why Choose an ASA-Accredited Appraiser?
Experience
ASA-accredited appraisers have a minimum of five years experience.
Education
Rigorous training and a challenging evaluation are required to earn ASA accreditation, and recertification is required every five years.
Standards
ASA-accredited appraisers provide USPAP-compliant appraisals recognized by the courts, the IRS, financial and insurance industries.
Ethics
ASA appraisers conduct themselves according to the ASA’s The Principles of Appraisal Practice and Code of Ethics.
Credibility
ASA accreditation enhances witness credibility in litigation proceedings.
Interdisciplinary
ASA appraisers will value the property they are qualified to appraise and consult appraisers in other disciplines or specialties as needed.
Appraisal Review & Management
ASA accredited ARM reviewers offer logical, understandable appraisal reviews comforming to ASA methodology and complying with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)...
Business Valuation
Business Valuation (BV) appraisers value businesses and business interests of all sizes, from small proprietorships, such as medical practices, to large multinational corporations.
Gems & Jewelry
Gems & Jewelry appraisers prepare USPAP-compliant appraisals of diamonds, gemstones, and jewelry.
Machinery & Technical Specialties
Machinery and Technical Specialties (MTS) appraisers perform cost surveys and appraisals of general machinery and equipment, plants and facilities.
Personal Property
Personal Property appraisers perform appraisals of tangible, movable property that is utilitarian, collectible, decorative or a combination of the three.
Real Property (Real Estate)
Real Estate or Real Property appraisers perform appraisals of land and any permanent structures or improvements attached to it.
Recent Posts
- Rob Herb and Walter O’Connell Present on Current Topics in Valuing Machinery and Equipment
- Dr. Ram Mudambi Presents to the Philadelphia Chapter of the ASA
- Philadelphia ASA hosts Panel on Current Topics in Business Valuation
- Philadelphia ASA hosts virtual Business Valuation Conference
- Adrian Ponson provided an overview on the Outook for Commercial Real Estate in the Philadelphia region