What does APPA mean in AWARDS & MEDALS

Advanced Personal Property Appraiser (APPA) is a professional certification program designed to recognize high levels of experience and knowledge in the field of personal property appraising. APPA is currently one of the few certifications available in North America for personal property appraisers at this advanced level.

The National Board of Appraisers (NBA) administers the APPA certification program. The NBA is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to providing professional education and accreditation for personal property appraisal professionals.

Although the process may vary slightly for certain applicants, on average it takes approximately two years to obtain certification through the APPA program. This includes completing educational courses, passing written exams, and participating in various field exercises.

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and have at least five years of practical experience as a personal property appraiser. In addition, all applicants must pass both written and practical examinations administered by the National Board of Appraisers prior to receiving certification.

Yes, all certified APPAs are required to complete a minimum number of hours in approved continuing education activities each year in order to maintain their certification status. These activities may include attending conferences or seminars relevant to personal property appraisal practices, participating in online training courses or reading materials related to current developments in the field.

APPAs typically provide consulting services related to personal property appraisals such as jewelry, antiques, automobiles, art objects, furniture and other items that have significant monetary value. They also provide expert witness testimony regarding these types of items when requested by courts or other legal entities. Additionally APPAs may be hired by individuals seeking insurance coverage on expensive possessions or loans against such assets.

Yes, obtaining professional liability insurance is an important part of becoming an APPA and should be arranged before engaging in any paid appraisal work for clients. Professional liability insurance protects both you and your clients in case something were to go wrong during your work together and can help cover any associated legal costs should they arise.