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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

Over the years, I have spent a lot of time on the phone trying to help people determine if the painting they found in a garage sale is worth anything. I took no pleasure in having to explain that they had one of the many reproductions of the painting and their hopes of having won the art lottery was only a lovely dream.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

You need to analyze comparable sales data in the most common market where transactions to the public most frequently occur. the market in which sales to the public most frequently occur). Consider the purchase prices and comparable sales first. As appraisers, we are market researchers. You do not choose one of the four options.

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The Appraisal Report: What It Includes and Why It Matters

Concept Appraisals

The market analysis goes a step further, studying the broader real estate market trends in the area, such as supply and demand dynamics, pricing trends, and the pace of sales. Together, these aspects paint a comprehensive picture of the external factors influencing a property’s value.