Leila is a certified member of the AAA in sports memorabilia, entertainment memorabilia and wine.
In 2011 Leila created the sports memorabilia certification exam and also contributed to the entertainment memorabilia exam. She is an exam and appraisal grader for aspiring certification applicants.
The Appraisers Association of America, established in 1949, is the premier national association of personal property appraisers who focus on fine and decorative arts. With a membership of over 700 independent appraisers in 100 different areas of specialization, the Appraisers Association’s roster of well-established professionals has the widest range of experience and expertise in their respective fields. Many members are either former curators at major museums or heads of departments at auction houses; several are specialists on popular television programs like Antiques Roadshow and other shows devoted to antiques, and contributors to art and antiques publications.
The Appraisers Association, which is associated with the highest level of professionalism, is a dynamic association that is simply unmatched in the field of personal property valuation. Appraiser Association appraisers work with private and corporate art collections as well as partner with collectors, attorneys, accountants, museums, educational institutions, trusts, brokers and insurance carriers to reflect the highest industry standards. All of our members are required to be certified according to the highest professional standards, known in the field as USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice). Seasoned professionals, members serve public and private collectors alike to deliver independent, ethical, and objective valuations for insurance, estate tax, charitable donation, equitable distribution, and liquidation purposes.
Code of Ethics
All Appraisers Association members are required to adhere to a strict “Code of Ethics” which ensures unparalleled standards of ethics, conduct and professionalism. The code requires the appraiser to serve the public interest as follows:
- Provide independent valuation outside of third party influences.
- Retain no outside interest in the subject property other than an accurate and professional value.
- Contract for appraisal work only within the areas of their professional expertise.
- Reach objective value conclusions by considering all factors in appraisal standards.
- Use the highest standards of connoisseurship in examining and documenting property.
- Professional remuneration is independent of the value of the subject property.