How Do I Get a Historic Property Appraised?

The National Trust's publication Appraising Historic Properties, can be ordered from Preservation Books.

Appraisal Resources

The American Appraisal Institute is an international independent membership association of professional real estate appraisers.  It directs residential and commercial real estate appraisal education, research, publishing and professional membership designation programs.  Their website includes educational links and ways to locate a local appraiser.

Appraisal Institute Headquarters
550 W. Van Buren Street, Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60607 
http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/ 

The National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers is a nonprofit professional association of real estate appraisers.  In addition to a testing and certifying program, the organization "affords reasonable assurance to the general public of the professional expertise, integrity, and responsibility of the members of the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers."

The American Society of Appraisers is an international organization of appraisal professionals and others interested in the appraisal profession.  Each member specializes in a specific field of appraisal.  Among its resources are tips on "appraisal basics," various publications, and help finding an appraisal expert.