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What Does An Appraiser Do, Anyway?

Penrose Appraisals

A generalist appraiser has to value everting from coffee makers to oriental rugs to Russian teacups to antique spinning wheels. It may require research, as when faced with unknown maker's marks on the bottom of a piece of pottery. Market research. The appraiser must answer all of these questions.

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Why You Should Get A Charitable Donations Appraisal

Penrose Appraisals

An appraiser is trained in this kind of market research and likely spends much of their time monitoring market conditions. Initial research shows that this artist has fallen out of favor and similar paintings of his have recently gone for only $2,000. Hiring him or her to do the work likely makes a lot of sense.