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Determining Fair Market Value Part I

International Society of Appraisers

5/13/2025 12:00:00 AM Determining fair market value (FMV) can be a complex process, as it is highly dependent on the specific facts and circumstances surrounding each appraisal assignment. IRS Publication 561, Determining the Value of Donated Property , is the best starting point for guidance on determining fair market value.

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Appraisal Before Selling: Why Knowing Market Value Protects You – Insights from Ray at ValuePros

ValuePros Appraisal Services

An appraisal before selling protects your value. Im Ray from ValuePros , and Ive seen it allrushed sales, undervalued assets, and people who simply didnt realize the worth of what they owned until it was too late. Thats when mistakes happen, and value is lost. Buyers know how to spot those moments.

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Part II: Understanding and Determining Fair Market Value in Canadian Appraisals

International Society of Appraisers

5/22/2025 12:00:00 AM Fair market value (FMV) is foundational in Canadian personal property appraisals prepared for charitable donations, estate administration, and cultural property certification applications. This means a consistently achieved market price, not an unusually high one-off sale.

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Evaluation to Valuation: Navigating Fine Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

How do you place value on something as intricate and subjective as fine art? In this post we explore fine art valuation and appraisal, how an appraisal is conducted and the different types of art appraisals. Your appraiser will also use knowledge of recent sales of comparable works to determine the artwork’s value.

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Why Accurate Appraisals Matter in the New Year

Penrose Appraisals

Below that number, you can do the valuation yourself, but may have greater peace of mind if you hire an appraiser. This can bring peace of mind that comes with knowing the fair market value of personal property, especially family heirlooms or collectibles. If you are considering an estate sale, I can help!

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Estate Tax Planning Strategies for Art Collections

Art Appraisal Resources

In this post, we will discuss the importance of accurately valuing your art collection, the estate tax implications of art collections, and strategies for mitigating estate tax liability. Appraisers also use comparative analysis to provide a basis for estimating the artwork’s potential market value.

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

Artifactual History Appraisal

Based on this, the same exact object can have multiple values on the same day, depending on what level of the market one is evaluating. There are a number of professional organizations for appraisers, and regrettably, they don’t all use the same terminology to describe the different levels of the market.