The Appraiser Coach

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Imagine you are doing an appraisal for a single family home on three acres and, upon analysis, you realize there is more value in subdividing the lot. Then you find out the buyer is buying the property to benefit from that value and already has the subdivision process in the works. The appraiser is in charge, the appraiser directs it.

Scope of Work 195

Scope of Work Appraiser/appraisal Analysis Drawings 195

The Appraiser Coach

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Different types of appraisals call for different needs. As an appraiser, you are the most qualified to make choices regarding an appraisal. With the advent of the hybrid appraisal, it seems that the need for comp photos has become obsolete. What’s important to remember is the realm of your scope of work.

Appraiser/appraisal 195

Appraiser/appraisal Scope of Work Appraisal Process Appraisal Education 195

Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

In gathering information to write this post, I was shocked to discover that anyone can legally present themselves as a personal property appraiser. There is no governmental license, proof of knowledge, or certification required to appraise personal property.

Appraiser/appraisal 130

Appraiser/appraisal Insurance Antiques and Decorative Arts Market Value 130

International Society of Appraisers

MARCH 2, 2024

I have a hundred-thousand-dollar hog I need appraised for insurance purposes. That’s what I paid for it so I would expect that it would appraise for that. What would you charge to come out and appraise the hog? I do not know of any credentialed livestock appraisers in Nashville, so a referral is not possible.

Appraiser/appraisal 98

Appraiser/appraisal Insurance Scope of Work Credentialing 98

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.

Appraiser/appraisal 130

Appraiser/appraisal Antiques and Decorative Arts Photography Glass 130

Artifactual History Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

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.

Retail Replacement Value 130

Retail Replacement Value Appraiser/appraisal Appraisal Reports Market Value 130

ASA Newsroom - Gems & Jewelry

MAY 1, 2024

Tweet By Thomas Dawson, ASA Spotlighting five key areas appraisers need to know to be covered in ASA ’ s upcoming PP163 Property Insurance Fundamentals webinar. In the property insurance industry, appraisers play a vital role, particularly when it comes to claims.

Appraiser/appraisal 40

Appraiser/appraisal Insurance Policy Insurance Coverage 40