International Society of Appraisers

MARCH 14, 2025

Further, appraisal reports must follow the latest version even if the appraiser has NOT taken the latest course. For insurance replacement purposes, appraisers should consider where the client typically shops, which, in most cases, falls under the retail market. Remember, we are USPAP Compliant (not certified).

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Artifactual History Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Without those other two data points of 1) market level and 2) point in time (which is commonly referred to as the “effective date,” meaning the date the appraised value is effective for), any number that is thrown around as a value is essentially meaningless. The next level down of value is Actual Cash Value.

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Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

Fortunately, there are several property appraisal organizations that set standards and self-police their membership to be sure that each member is qualified to properly appraise their field of expertise. And if the artwork has, they may even be willing to write you an updated insurance evaluation for free.

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Artifactual History Appraisal

MAY 6, 2020

A Note from the Co-Editor: As an appraiser, I frequently invite new clients to send me pictures of their items so I can review them in advance and better assist with designing an appraisal scope of work that is most appropriate to their needs. Tell your clients to shoot everything with a ruler in the shot.

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