appraisers.org

appraisers.org is the website of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), a professional organization for appraisers. It serves two main audiences: appraisal professionals who use it for education, credentials, conferences, and account access, and members of the public who need help finding an appraiser. The site's homepage centers on ASA's appraisal disciplines and its education programs, which it describes as "world-renowned" and "among the very best in the appraisal profession."

Appraisal Disciplines Covered

ASA organizes its education and professional offerings around distinct appraisal specialties. The homepage lists these discipline areas:

• Appraisal Review & Management (ARM)
• Business Valuation (BV), including intangible asset (IA) education
• Gems & Jewelry (GJ)
• Machinery & Technical Specialties (MTS), including the Certified Equipment Management Professional (CEMP) program and aircraft valuation education
• Personal Property (PP)
• Real Property (RP), including going-concern education and USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) education

Each discipline has its own course library, upcoming classes and webinars, and in some cases prerecorded webinars. This structure matters if you are choosing a specialty: the discipline pages are where you confirm which courses and credentials apply to your field rather than assuming one path fits all.

Education and Credentials

ASA's education section is the most developed part of the site. For each discipline you can find:

• A course library listing available courses
• Upcoming classes and webinars, viewable in list or calendar form
• Prerecorded webinars for on-demand learning
• Challenge exams in some disciplines (for example, an 8-hour BV challenge exam or the option to challenge an ARM or MTS course)

The CEMP program has its own guided path, with a "START HERE! Your Steps to Success" entry point, a curriculum, instructor introductions, investment and program details, and a certification guide and application. If you are considering a credential, start with that program's "start here" page rather than browsing individual courses, because it lays out the sequence and application requirements in one place.

There is also a Student Center with a dashboard for course material access, plus published policies, procedures, and FAQs, including a separate FAQ for virtual and hybrid classes. Financial assistance is available through an application, and the site also accepts donations toward that assistance.

Conferences, Events, and Membership

Beyond courses, ASA lists upcoming conferences and events, recordings of past conferences and events, and a Global Valuation Symposium. The homepage also promotes joining ASA ("Why Join?") and highlights an event in Washington, DC with a virtual attendance option.

A My Account area and member login indicate that some resources are tied to membership or an account. The site does not state pricing for membership or courses on the homepage, so treat cost and access terms as things to confirm on the specific program or application page rather than assuming they are free or open.

For the Public: Finding an Appraiser

If you are not an appraiser and arrived here looking for a valuation, the relevant tool is Find an Appraiser, linked from the homepage. The site also lists a help line at 800-ASA-VALU. This is the practical entry point for someone who needs an appraisal rather than training—use the directory to locate a credentialed appraiser in the discipline that matches the asset (real property, business, jewelry, machinery, and so on).

How to Decide Where to Start

The main caution is scope: appraisers.org is an association site, so content is organized by discipline and program rather than as a single catalog. Confirm requirements, fees, and eligibility on the specific discipline or program page before committing, since the homepage summarizes offerings but does not spell out terms.

ASA (the American Society of Appraisers, whose site is appraisers.org) offers discipline-based education, professional certifications, and continuing-education resources across several appraisal specialties. The programs are organized by appraisal discipline, so the right path depends on which type of asset you value and whether you are seeking a credential, course credit, or ongoing professional development. The site's education section lists course libraries, upcoming classes and webinars, challenge exams, and a student center for enrolled learners.

Appraisal Disciplines Covered

ASA organizes its education around distinct appraisal disciplines. Based on the site's navigation, these include:

This structure means you can start from your asset category and follow the corresponding course library rather than browsing a single combined catalog.

Certification and Certificate Programs

Certified Equipment Management Professional (CEMP)

The CEMP credential sits within the Machinery & Technical Specialties discipline. The site presents it as a structured program with a dedicated "START HERE! Your Steps to Success" entry point, a CEMP curriculum, instructor introductions, investment and program details, a "Why Make the Investment" section, and a CEMP Certification Guide and Application. If equipment management is your focus, this is the flagship credential pathway described on the site.

Property Tax Program Certificate

The site lists a Property Tax Program certificate as a newer offering. It appears as a distinct certificate rather than a full discipline, so treat it as a specialized add-on for appraisers working in property tax contexts.

Challenge Exams

For several disciplines, ASA offers challenge exams that let experienced practitioners demonstrate competency instead of completing every course. The site references challenging an ARM course, a BV course or the 8-Hour BV Challenge Exam, and an MTS course. These are worth checking if you already have substantial experience in a discipline.

USPAP and Chapter Education

USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) education is offered through the Real Property section, including online USPAP and RP appraisal education. Separately, ASA supports chapter-level education: upcoming chapter education, chapter resources, chapter RP courses, chapter USPAP courses, course licensing, and chapter event marketing. Chapters can therefore deliver local courses and events in addition to national programming.

Conferences, Webinars, and Continuing Education

Beyond formal courses, ASA lists upcoming conferences and events, conference and event recordings, and a calendar view of upcoming classes and webinars. Prerecorded webinars are available by discipline (ARM, BV, MTS, RP), which supports continuing education for those who cannot attend live sessions. The Global Valuation Symposium is also listed as an event.

Financial Assistance and Student Resources

The site includes a financial assistance section with an application and a donation option, indicating support may be available for education costs. Enrolled learners use the Student Center, which provides a student dashboard, course material access, policies and FAQs, and virtual/hybrid class FAQs. Contact is available by phone at 800-ASA-VALU, and the site includes "Find an Appraiser," news, and account management links.

How to Choose a Path

• If you are new to a discipline: start with that discipline's course library and upcoming classes.
• If you already have experience: check whether a challenge exam applies to your discipline.
• If you want a specific credential: review the CEMP curriculum and application, or the Property Tax Program certificate.
• If you need USPAP or local training: look at the Real Property USPAP education and chapter course listings.
• If cost is a concern: review the financial assistance application before enrolling.

The site does not publish pricing on the pages reviewed, so confirm costs and any enrollment requirements directly through the linked program pages or by contacting ASA.

To find an appraiser on appraisers.org, use the Find an Appraiser resource linked in the site's main navigation, then narrow your search by the appraisal discipline that matches your asset. If you need help with the tool or aren't sure which discipline applies, the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) lists a help line at 800-ASA-VALU.

What appraisers.org Is

appraisers.org is the website of the American Society of Appraisers, identified in the site's page description as "ASA." The site serves both people looking for appraisal services and appraisers seeking education and credentials. Its homepage highlights "Our Appraisal Disciplines" and promotes ASA's "world-renowned, discipline-based education programs," which are described as "among the very best in the appraisal profession."

For a visitor whose goal is to hire or consult an appraiser, the relevant entry point is the Find an Appraiser directory. The education, conference, and membership sections are aimed primarily at practitioners.

Step-by-Step: Locating an Appraiser

1. Open the Find an Appraiser resource. It appears in the site's top navigation area alongside News, Contact, My Account, and Education links.
2. Identify your asset type before searching. ASA organizes its members and education by appraisal discipline, so knowing what you own or need valued determines which specialty to look for.
3. Select the matching discipline in the directory. The site's discipline structure is the same one used throughout its course catalog, so the category names you see in education listings correspond to the specialties you can search.
4. Review the results and contact the appraiser directly. The directory is a referral resource; engagement terms are arranged between you and the appraiser.
5. Call 800-ASA-VALU if you get stuck. The help number is displayed on the homepage for visitors who need assistance.

Expected result: a shortlist of ASA-affiliated appraisers in the specialty relevant to your asset, with contact details you can use to request a quote or scope of work.

Choosing the Right Discipline

The site's navigation lists the following appraisal disciplines. Match your need to the closest category:

The site also references an Aircraft Valuation education track and a Certified Equipment Management Professional (CEMP) program under the machinery and technical specialties area, which indicates further specialization within MTS.

If your asset could fall into more than one category—for example, a business that owns significant equipment—start with the discipline closest to the primary purpose of the valuation, and confirm scope with the appraiser.

Common Sticking Points

• Searching without a discipline in mind. Because ASA is organized by specialty, an unfiltered search can return appraisers outside your asset class. Decide on the discipline first.
• Confusing education pages with the directory. Pages like "Upcoming Classes & Webinars" or "ARM Course Library" are for appraisers building credentials, not for finding one. Stay in the Find an Appraiser area.
• Assuming the site handles the engagement. appraisers.org is a referral and professional-association site; fees, timelines, and report formats are agreed with the individual appraiser.
• Overlooking the help line. If the directory or discipline choice is unclear, 800-ASA-VALU is the site's stated contact route for assistance.

What Else the Site Offers

Beyond the directory, ASA provides discipline-specific course libraries, webinars, conferences (including a Global Valuation Symposium), a student center, and financial assistance information for its education programs. These are useful if you are an appraiser pursuing a credential or an employer checking whether an appraiser holds relevant ASA training—but they are not required to use the Find an Appraiser resource.

appraisers.org is the website of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), and its education section organizes appraisal specialties into distinct disciplines, each with its own course library, webinars, and credential path. According to the site's education pages, the named disciplines are Appraisal Review & Management (ARM), Business Valuation (BV), Gems & Jewelry (GJ), Machinery & Technical Specialties (MTS), Personal Property (PP), and Real Property (RP). Related areas—intangible assets and aircraft valuation—sit within or alongside these disciplines rather than standing fully on their own.

The Six Named Disciplines

The site's navigation lists each discipline as a separate education track. The table below summarizes what each covers and how its education is organized, based on the page structure.

A common pattern runs across all six: a course library, a schedule of upcoming classes and webinars, and—for most—prerecorded webinars and a way to challenge a course by exam rather than taking it. That structure matters if you are choosing a discipline, because it tells you what continuing education will look like after you pick one.

Related Areas Within the Disciplines

Two areas appear in the navigation but are not listed as standalone disciplines:

• Intangible assets (IA). The site lists "Intangible Asset (IA) Education" and prerecorded BV webinars under the Business Valuation section, so IA education is presented alongside BV rather than as a separate track.
• Aircraft valuation. "Aircraft Valuation Education" appears under Machinery & Technical Specialties, with prerecorded MTS webinars, placing aircraft work within the MTS discipline.

If your interest is intangibles or aircraft, start with the BV or MTS pages respectively rather than looking for a dedicated discipline page.

A Separate Credential: CEMP

The site also promotes the Certified Equipment Management Professional (CEMP) program, with its own "START HERE" steps, curriculum, instructor profiles, investment and program details, and a certification guide and application. CEMP is presented as a certification program rather than one of the six appraisal disciplines, so treat it as a distinct path if equipment management—not appraisal per se—is your goal.

How to Use This to Choose a Discipline

1. Match the asset to the discipline. Real estate points to RP; businesses to BV; equipment and machinery to MTS; gems and jewelry to GJ; other personal property to PP. If your work is reviewing others' appraisals, ARM is the relevant track.
2. Open that discipline's course library to see the actual course list, then check upcoming classes and webinars for timing.
3. Check whether a challenge exam is available if you already have experience—BV, ARM, and MTS each list a challenge option.
4. Confirm the credential requirements for your chosen discipline before committing to a course sequence; the education pages describe courses, but the site's "Why Join?" and membership sections are where credential and membership details sit.

One caveat: the site's homepage excerpt emphasizes that ASA's "discipline-based education programs" are central to the organization, but it does not publish prices or login requirements in the material reviewed here. Check the individual course or program pages for current fees and access terms rather than assuming any offering is free or open without an account.

ASA (appraisers.org) publishes a Conferences & Events section with upcoming conferences and events, a Global Valuation Symposium, and a Latest News section, alongside an extensive calendar of classes and webinars organized by appraisal discipline. If you are looking for professional development, networking, or recorded sessions you may have missed, these are the areas of the site to check.

Conferences and Events

The site's Conferences & Events area is organized around three kinds of content:

• Upcoming Conferences & Events — the forward-looking list of what is scheduled next.
• Conference & Event Recordings — sessions captured from past events, useful if you could not attend in person.
• Global Valuation Symposium — a named event listed within the conferences and events structure.

The page also references joining "in DC or Virtually," indicating that at least some events offer both an in-person and a virtual attendance option. For any specific event, confirm dates, location, and registration terms on the event's own page rather than assuming a format.

Classes and Webinars by Discipline

Beyond conferences, ASA maintains an ongoing education calendar. The site offers both a List View and a Calendar View of upcoming classes and webinars, so you can browse chronologically or scan a schedule.

Education is grouped by appraisal discipline, each with its own course library and webinar listings:

There is also Chapter Education, with upcoming chapter education, chapter resources, chapter RP and USPAP courses, course licensing, and event marketing support — relevant if you participate through a local chapter.

Latest News

The homepage includes a Latest News section for organizational announcements. The page evidence shows the heading but not the individual news items, so treat the news feed as the place to check for current updates rather than a fixed list.

How to Use These Sections

1. Decide what you need — a live event, a recorded session, or a structured course.
2. Go to the matching area — Conferences & Events for events and recordings; Upcoming Classes & Webinars (List or Calendar View) for scheduled education.
3. Filter by discipline — use the ARM, BV, IA, GJ, MTS, PP, or RP sections to find content in your field.
4. Verify details on the item's page — the site does not publish pricing or attendance terms in the material reviewed here, so confirm cost, format, and eligibility before committing.

A practical example: if you work in machinery and technical specialties and missed a recent webinar, check the MTS section for prerecorded webinars first, then look at upcoming MTS classes if you want live instruction.

Common Questions

Does ASA publish recordings of past events? Yes — the site lists Conference & Event Recordings and prerecorded webinars by discipline.

Can I attend remotely? The site references joining "in DC or Virtually," suggesting virtual attendance is offered for at least some events; confirm per event.

Where do I find the full schedule? Use the List View or Calendar View under Upcoming Classes & Webinars.

Is there a dedicated symposium? Yes, the Global Valuation Symposium is listed within the conferences and events structure.