Personal Property Appraisers – several different associations
There are several appraisal societies and each one has certain criteria that members must meet. Some estate sales companies offer appraisal services, however, that does not make them appraisers. They may be experienced and knowledgeable, but belonging to one of these associations includes a code of ethics as well as specific appraisal education.
Here is a list of many, but not all Appraisal Societies and their websites:
International Society of Appraisers – isa-appraisers.org
American Society of Estate Liquidators – aseonline.org
Certified Appraisers Guild of America – certifiedappraisersguild.org
American Society of Appraisers – appraisers.org
Appraisers Association of America – appraisersassociation.org
If you believe you may have a need for a certified appraiser check out any of these associations and find an appraiser in your area.
