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Part II: Understanding and Determining Fair Market Value in Canadian Appraisals

International Society of Appraisers

5/22/2025 12:00:00 AM Fair market value (FMV) is foundational in Canadian personal property appraisals prepared for charitable donations, estate administration, and cultural property certification applications. Comparables must be credible, relevant, and adjusted for differences in quality, condition, scale and provenance.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

The definition may vary slightly from federal government definitions used to determine tax liabilities. There are different marketplaces depending on many factors, including: urgency to sell, quantity, condition of the property, and the quality of the items. The marketplace will depend on the type of property being appraised.

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Why You Need an Appraisal

Penrose Appraisals

Estate tax liability. State and federal taxes are a complicated subject and you should always be guided by your accountant or tax advisor. But in determining the tax owed, an appraisal may be required in order to value all of the belongings of the estate. For example, in Pennsylvania, the tax is 4.5%

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Should I Have My Antiques Appraised for Insurance Purposes?

Harrison Appraisals

Condition issues, wear and tear, damage and environmental factors can also affect collectability and value. Condition issues, wear and tear, damage and environmental factors can also affect collectability and value. Antiques Do Not Always Appreciate in Value Furthermore, antiques do not always appreciate in value.