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9 Reasons Why Should You Hire an ISA Personal Property Appraiser

International Society of Appraisers

Accurate Valuation: ISA personal property appraisers are highly educated professionals with expertise in assessing the value of various items. Whether you're dealing with art, antiques, furniture, jewelry, or other possessions, an appraiser can give you a valuation.

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How To Determine If You Need An Art Appraisal

Art Appraisal Resources

Value matters and an art appraisal completed by a qualified art appraiser can save you substantial money by not selling too low, insuring too low, or paying too much in estate tax or equitable distribution. Appraisals are crucial in the art market, providing essential information about artworks' value, authenticity, and condition.

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The Importance of Appraising Your Parent’s Estate, Even If You Are the Sole Heir

Harrison Appraisals

Accurate Asset Valuation An appraisal provides an unbiased and expert opinion of the fair market value of your parent’s assets. Even if you are familiar with the items and believe you have a good understanding of their worth, a professional appraisal ensures an accurate and documented valuation.

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Understanding the Different Levels of Value: It’s Worth What Where and When?

Artifactual History Appraisal

All appraisal reports written in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) have to include identification of the level of the market the appraised values are set in and the effective date of the valuation.

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What Does An Appraiser Do, Anyway?

Penrose Appraisals

On the other hand, if the appraisal is for equitable distribution, as in the case of a divorce, then the appraiser will be looking for fair market value and this is most typically determined by looking at recent auction results. Appraisers are not simply walking around with valuations in their head.

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How to Prepare Your Parents' Estate

Penrose Appraisals

This can be especially helpful if there is a desire to ensure the equitable distribution of items to heirs. An appraiser can be consulted to provide valuations for items in the inventory, thus ensuring that the valuations are determined by a neutral party.

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What You Need to Know When Hiring a Personal Property Appraiser

Anubis Appraisal and Estate Services

GL-1, an appraiser is “one who is expected to perform valuation services competently and in a manner that is independent, impartial, and objective.” Reasons of valuations for tangible property can include estate and probate purposes, equitable distribution, insurance coverage, charitable donations, dissolution of marriage, and bankruptcy.