What We Do

The American Society of Appraisers:

• Fosters professional excellence in its membership through education, accreditation, publication and other services with an emphasis on professional ethics to protect the public;

• Establishes and maintains principles of appraisal practice and a code of ethics for the guidance of our Members;

• Provides valuation education to practicing appraisers and others;

• Awards professional designations to qualified Members;

• Strives for universal recognition that Members are objective, unbiased appraisers and consultants of values;

• Promotes the exchange of ideas and experiences among Members;

• Seeks to attain recognition of the appraisal profession by both public and private enterprise;

• Cultivates a community of interests amongst users of and members of the appraisal profession;

• Promotes research and development in all fields of the appraisal profession