The Appraiser Coach

OCTOBER 17, 2023

What’s important to remember is the realm of your scope of work. The key here is the forms you use are specifically set up for a certain scope of work. You know the scope of work that will work for the problem you are trying to solve. Who honestly likes them anyway? How long have you been appraising?

Appraiser/appraisal 78

Appraiser/appraisal Scope of Work Appraisal Process Appraisal Education 78

Artifactual History Appraisal

MAY 6, 2020

A Note from the Co-Editor: As an appraiser, I frequently invite new clients to send me pictures of their items so I can review them in advance and better assist with designing an appraisal scope of work that is most appropriate to their needs. Photograph by John Flandrick, Flandricka House Photography 2.

Appraiser/appraisal 130

Appraiser/appraisal Antiques and Decorative Arts Photography Glass 130

The Appraiser Coach

OCTOBER 24, 2023

So, now you’re stuck between the appraisal “as is” and the highest and best use of the property, which would be beyond your scope of work. You like what they pay and you like working for them, so you may feel a temptation to cater to them. Who is in charge of your scope of work and the future of your business?

Scope of Work 78

Scope of Work Appraiser/appraisal Analysis Drawings 78

Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

The cover letter should explain whether the market has gone up or down for the artist(s) being appraised since the object was first obtained as well as explaining the scope of work utilized within the assignment. I will tell the client upfront if I think that there is something that red flags the work being problematic.

Appraiser/appraisal 130

Appraiser/appraisal Insurance Market Value Antiques and Decorative Arts 130