Welcome to the Chicago Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers!

The 2010-2011 winner of the President's Award for Outstanding Chapter of the Year, the Best Chapter Public Relations Program, and Best Newsletter.

With more than 300 members in the Chicago area, our membership boasts some of the nation's most elite and widely-recognized business valuation and appraisal professionals. Consistently identified by our parent Society for superior performance and contribution to membership, the Chicago Chapter provides professional value and benefit to its members and the appraisal community. Join, network, educate, and enhance your professional circle of friends.

The ASA is not only the nation's oldest and largest multi-disciplinary appraisal organization, it is the most highly recognized as the elite appraisal and valuation organization. Our rigorous education and accreditation standards as well as our roster of highly respected members, makes the American Society of Appraisers THE most coveted appraisal credential. Once you have achieved the ASA designation, you know you've arrived and are part of the best of the best.

The ASA has continuing education programs taught by some of the industry's most knowledgeable professionals. The ASA's introductory Principal of Valuation (POV) courses are designed to guide you through the fundamentals and get you ready for the next level for advancement. See course schedule here.
For those specializing in Business Valuation, the Center for Advanced Valuation Studies (CAVS) courses address advanced business valuation topics and provide graduate level seminars for the advanced valuation practitioner and professionals in related fields. Learn more here. The ASA also hosts annual conferences for disciplines around the nation focusing on timely and relevant topics and issues. Learn more here.

The ASA has stringent accreditation requirements that vary by discipline. Each member must qualify on the levels of education, testing, experience, and quality of work product. Obtaining the ASA designation is an achievement that can move you and your career to the next level. It can also assist you in qualifying as an expert in federal, state, and district litigation matters. Join now and begin achieving your ASA credential.

Many of the nation's top business valuation and appraisal experts have earned the ASA credential. Being a member of the ASA and a credentialed ASA professional tells your peers and associates that you are a leader and among the best of the best. Furthermore, being involved in ASA government and volunteering in ASA events enhances your resume and leadership experience.

Two Chicago Chapter members in the news: Leo Heidemann, ASA (left) and Ken Dufour, ASA (right) recently worked together with Gordon Page ASA to appraise a rare Heath-Henderson B-4 engine for American Pickers, the History Channel tv show.