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What Does An Appraiser Do, Anyway?

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These are examples of the questions that appraisers are faced with just about every day. Many people may be surprised that your average appraiser may or may not be able to tell you "what it's worth" on the spot. Identification. The appraiser must answer all of these questions. How much can I get for this?

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Why You Should Get A Charitable Donations Appraisal

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Officially, a written appraisal is not required for items valued at below $5,000 and are required for items valued at above $20,000. Between these two amounts, appraisals are "recommended." I would argue that an appraisal is highly desirable for anything over $500. Avoiding bias. Peace of mind.