Personal Property Monograph Series

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Published by ASAʼs Personal Property Committee, the monographs in this series have been developed for use by students and teachers of valuation science, including current and prospective appraisers of personal property, and for users of personal property appraisals. It is requisite reading for students of the ASA Principles of Valuation courses.

Periodic updates to the monographs are made by ASAʼs Personal Property Committee.  Should an update be made within twelve (12) months of your purchase date, you will receive the updated monograph free of charge via email.  

All Monographs are available for purchase by electronic download only.  This PDF download will be available for 3 days after the purchase date.  Please print or save the file immediately.  System Requirements for Viewing Downloads.

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Published by ASAʼs Personal Property Committee, 2012.

This monograph discusses definitions, roles, responsibilities and compliance.  It is required reading for PP201.

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Published by ASAʼs Personal Property Committee, 2012.

This monograph discusses fair market value, definitions, pertinent terms and appraisal insights.
It is required reading for PP201. 

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Published by ASAʼs Personal Property Committee, 2013.

This monograph explains the types, nature, and rights of property and property ownership. It examines the nature of personal property in relation to other asset classes.  It is required reading for PP201.

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Published by ASAʼs Personal Property Committee, 2013.

This monograph provides an understanding of markets, market levels and tiers, and helps to provide market awareness and knowledge on how to gather reliable information from a variety of sources.  It is required reading for PP202.

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Published by ASAʼs Personal Property Committee, 2020.

This monograph looks at the development process that an appraisal assignment may require and provides examples, definitions, various approaches, methods, models and checklists.  It is required reading for PP202.

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Published by ASAʼs Personal Property Committee, 2014.

This monograph provides a comprehensive approach to the methods and sources needed for completing the research portion of an appraisal report.  It is required reading for PP202. 

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Published by ASAʼs Personal Property Committee, 2020.

This monograph looks at the research that an appraisal assignment may require and provides examples, definitions, various approaches, methods, models and checklists.  It is required reading for PP202. 

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Published by ASAʼs Personal Property Committee, 2013.

This monograph explains the development of an appraisal and its relationship to the principles of valuation.  It is required reading for PP201.

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Published by ASAʼs Personal Property Committee, 2018.

This monograph discusses ethics and the personal property appraiser.  It is required reading for PP201.

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