Dayton - Cincinnati Chapter #60
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About The American Society Of Appraisers The American Society of Appraisers is an organization of appraisal professionals and others interested in the appraisal profession. International in structure, it is self-supporting and independent. The ASA is the only major appraisal organization representing all of the disciplines of appraisal specialists. The society originated in 1936 and incorporated in 1952. Our international headquarters is in Washington, D.C. The ASA is dedicated to the benefit of the appraisal profession. It is one of eight major appraisal societies that, in 1987, founded The Appraisal Foundation, a national nonprofit organization created to establish uniform criteria for professional appraisers. Each designated member of the American Society of
Appraisers has earned a professional designation in one or more specialized areas of
appraisal. Such accreditation is predicated on society criteria: intensive written
examinations, submission of representative appraisal reports and screening of each
applicant's practice and ethics.
Every designated appraiser must
start his or her ASA membership as a Candidate member. In order to be accepted for
Candidate membership, the prospective Candidate must be interviewed and approved by his or
her local chapter. Subsequently, each Candidate must pass ASA’s Ethics Examination
and an examination on the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
within a specified period of time. (The Uniform Standards are published each year by The
Appraisal Foundation, authorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standards and
appraiser qualifications.) The Candidate’s technical appraisal proficiency and
understanding of the fundamentals of appraisal ethics, principles, and concepts are
evaluated by intensive written and oral examinations. Copies of the Candidate’s
appraisal reports are reviewed and must meet professional criteria. When the Candidate has
met all these requirements and has gained the necessary experience, he or she may apply
for advancement to Accredited Member or Accredited Senior Appraiser status. To qualify for the Accredited Member designation (AM), an individual must
have at least two years of full-time appraisal experience and a college degree or its
equivalent. To qualify for the Accredited Senior Appraiser designation (ASA), an
individual must have a minimum of 5 years of full-time appraisal experience and a college
degree or its equivalent. Reaccreditation ASA has a mandatory reaccreditation
process whereby designated members must regularly submit evidence of professional growth
through participation in professional activities and continuing education. This ensures
that ASA appraisers keep their knowledge up-to-date. Ethics Each individual seeking accreditation from the
American Society of Appraisers must furnish professional and personal references and be
subject to local credit and background investigations. In addition, local chapters conduct
personal interviews and evaluate the practices of all applicants. One of ASA’s primary objectives is to ensure ethical practices and procedures on
the part of its members. The society is diligent in its efforts to strengthen and uphold
the Principles of Appraisal Practice and Code of Ethics (the code of conduct to
which all members must subscribe) in order to protect the client. Appraisal Disciplines For purposes of identification and organizational
efficiency, the members of the American Society of Appraisers have organized themselves
into the following six classifications: ASA members include specialists in all types of tangible and intangible property, both
realty and personalty. The individual disciplines are delineated below, along with the
relevant subclassifications. To find an appraisal specialist in the Dayton - Cincinnati
Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers, please click on the appropriate specialty
at the top left of this page or below. Appraisal Review and Management Machinery and Technical Specialties The Dayton-Cincinnati Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers meets every third
Tuesday, September - June. The meetings are typically held at The Golden Lamb restaurant
in Lebanon, Ohio. Anyone is welcome, but advance reservations are required. Please feel
free to contact one of the Chapter Officers for additional information. |
Chapter Officers:
| Chapter President— Nickolas N. Sypniewski |
| Chapter Vice President— C. Barry Barnhorn, ASA |
| Chapter Membership Chair— Larry Liming, ASA |
| Chapter Treasurer— Brian P. Wilson, ASA |
Link to the national homepage of the American Society of Appraisers:
American Society of Appraisers, National Web Site
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