An organization of appraisal professionals and others interested in the appraisal profession, the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) is international in structure, self-supporting, and independent. It is the oldest and sole major appraisal organization representing all disciplines of appraisal specialists, originating in 1936 and incorporating in 1952.
An organization that was established in 1989 to promote uniform standards for appraisal qualifications and reporting, notably through the publication of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
A comprehensive set of professional standards promulgated by the Appraisal Foundation, designed for state-certified appraisers and those in certain appraisal organizations to follow in preparing appraisal reports.
