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A Consumer’s Guide to Insurance Appraisal Reports: Do You Need One and How to Get One?

Artifactual History Appraisal

Recently I wrote an article for Worthwhile Magazine™ titled “A Consumer’s Guide to Insurance Appraisal Reports: Do You Need One and How to Get One?” In my own appraisal firm, I answer many questions from potential clients who are unsure if they need an insurance appraisal report or what the process is to get one.

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Understanding the Different Levels of Value: It’s Worth What Where and When?

Artifactual History Appraisal

My latest article for Worthwhile Magazine™ tackles a tricky area of appraising: understanding the different levels of value. This is one of the most confusing elements of appraising that I spend a lot of time discussing with clients, so I wanted to cover the subject in an article that could reach and help a much broader audience.

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Why You Need an Appraisal

Penrose Appraisals

Do you need an appraisal? But there may be several instances in which an appraisal would be very much advised. I guess, to the extent that your situation involves paying state or federal taxes, you might actually be able to go so far as to say that an appraisal is NEEDED, lest you run afoul of the law. Estate tax liability.

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Protecting Your Collection and Your Wallet: What You Could Lose If You Suffer a Loss Without an Appraisal

McAllister Fossum Appraisal Services

Written by Kirsten Rabe Smolensky, JD, ISA CAPP As an appraiser, I have worked on a lot of insurance claims , including losses due to fire, theft, transit damage, and flood. The number one mistake most insureds make is not being prepared in advance. The insurance company requests an inventory of EVERYTHING inside.

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Maximizing Your Estate Liquidation: Essential Tips for the Best Results

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Some estate liquidators only handle the preparation work and conducting the sale, while others take care of additional details such as pricing, appraisals, and hauling away unsold items. It is also important to watch for valuable items like stock certificates, deeds, titles, trusts, and life insurance policy documents.

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Fine Art Insurance 101

Fine Art Estates

So, I thought that if I had a policy with a personal property limit of $500,000, and a $25,000 painting was stolen from my home, it would be completely covered, less the deductible of course. I now realize that HO insurance is designed to insure your home, not protect your art collection. When was the last appraisal done?

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