Robert A. Hittel

Robert A. Hittel, ASA, ISA CAPP

Accredited Senior Appraiser American Society of Appraisers

Certified Member International Society of Appraisers

Certifications: Certified Appraiser of Personal Property (CAPP) - Awarded the ISA CAPP (Certified Appraiser of Personal Property) by the International Society of Appraisers (ISA), the nation's largest organization of personal property appraisers. This is the highest level of recognition the Society can bestow. It is achieved only by undertaking a long-term, intensive course of study in appraisal principles, and passing rigorous examinations on the theory and practice of professional appraising, as well as on ethical standards of practice and legal considerations. Currently, there are fewer than 125 in the United States and Canada.

USPAP – Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice - The Congressionally-recognized set of appraisal standards promulgated by The Appraisal Foundation: 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016. Effective through January, 2018

Experience: Personal Property Appraiser (1990-Present) - Rare Books, Maps, Manuscripts, Autographs, Antiques and Residential Contents, Machinery and Equipment

Rare Book Shop Owner (1974-2005) - Specializing in Americana, sporting, fine bindings, first editions

Education: University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida - Bachelor of Arts Degree (1974)