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What Does An Appraiser Do, Anyway?

Penrose Appraisals

So, they snatch up grandma's lamp with the stained glass shade and bring it down to the local antique mall to find out what it is worth. On the other hand, in other cases, such as in pottery or glass, even the slightest chip or crack can significantly decrease value. Provenance refers to the previous owners of the item.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

You must determine the most common market where the property is sold to the public (i.e., the market in which sales to the public most frequently occur). As appraisers, we are market researchers. It is our responsibility to be familiar with various market levels and marketplaces. It is missing the glass inserts.