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.
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.
The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) outlines the ethical standards and requirements for professional appraisers to ensure competency and transparency in the appraisal process.
