January, 2023

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Are You Saying No to Future Business?

The Appraiser Coach

I’ve begun to notice that retirement is starting to creep up on me a little bit, and I’m starting to wonder if I’m really ready. I recently decided to get. Read More.

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From Stick Pin to Diamond Necklace

JB Jewels

Some projects are worth walking across town for. Being a New Yorker, sometimes there are delays in traffic and you have no other choice than to just walk. A client of mine recently reached out about several pieces of jewelry she wasn't enjoying. She asked how I could help. First, I sold some gold. Then, I restrung a strand of pearls. She also showed me a diamond cluster pin she wasn't wearing and wanted to know what she could do with it (photographed).

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Why I’m Starting a Project Space

Michael Rose Fine Art

I have spent the majority of my professional life in gallery work. Managing gallery spaces, organizing exhibitions, and guiding artists through the process of sharing their work are core elements of what I do. So, when the opportunity arose to take on a space to mount my own personal curatorial projects outside the context of my day job, I jumped at the chance.

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How to Restore and Refinish Antique Furniture

Old Crows Antiques

Beautiful antique furniture can add a unique charm to any home—but only if it's safely restored and refinished. Wood with a worn-through finish, broken wicker seating, and stained or torn fabrics can make antique furniture seem rundown or unsafe. In this guide, the experts at Old Crows Antiques will walk you through the steps we use to bring antique furniture back to its original state.

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Six reasons for a realtor to have a personal property appraiser on call

Dark Horse Appraisals

Here are six reasons why realtors should consider having a personal property appraiser on their team. A well-meaning friend or relative is unlikely to have the specific suite of skills that an accredited appraiser will bring to the table. In brief: 1) An accredited appraiser can help the family decide where to begin with the.

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Now booking for mid-winter, 2023

Look Appraisal

Greetings and best wishes for a Happy New Year! If 2023 will be a time of downsizing, settling a loved one's estate, or if you simply need to obtain an updated appraisal for a fine art collection, Look Appraisal will be there to provide professional, qualified appraisal services. We specialize in fine art appraisal, along with business and residential contents valuations, and HNWI estates from the Piedmont to Coastal North Carolina.

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P.U. – No Longer Just a Bad Smell

The Appraiser Coach

Years ago, I went on a nation-wide tour where I met with appraisers in several cities. We discussed what I do as an appraiser and business owner, and how they. Read More.

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The Monster in the Closet

The Appraiser Coach

A good appraiser knows that delegation can be an efficient and productive choice for their business, but the thought of that choice is often accompanied by fear. This comes up.

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Supporting Your International VA’s

The Appraiser Coach

Do you have a virtual assistant hired? Many appraisers have found this to be a great way to get needed tasks accomplished without having to do them yourself. You may have hired someone locally. And if that’s the case, you probably have provided the necessary resources and hardware for your employee to be successful, as any good employer would. Making sure they have double monitors, an updated laptop or desktop, strong hardware, and necessary supplies will help them accomplish those tasks you giv

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Supporting Your International VA’s

The Appraiser Coach

Do you have a virtual assistant hired? Many appraisers have found this to be a great way to get needed tasks accomplished without having to do them yourself. You may.

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Which Hat Are You Wearing?

The Appraiser Coach

There are many different roles the we play as appraisers.

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What Do You Do When No One’s Watching?

The Appraiser Coach

It doesn’t happen very often, but I’m sure it’s happened to each of us at least once: while taking a payment at the door, someone pays you in cash. And. Read More.