Working with financial advisors, bank and trust departments, attorneys, insurance companies, and
individuals who need the professional assistance of an accredited, unbiased and ethical appraiser.
The Appraisal Foundation which is sanctioned by the U. S. Congress as the source of appraisal standards and appraiser qualifications.
Appraisal
charges are NOT based on a percentage of value. Hourly rates are charged for on-site inspection, research, and document preparation.
Expert
witness testimony is also available to my clients.
Written appraisals are considered
legal documents. They are an absolute necessity for a variety of reasons.
To verify existence, condition and item value
To establish balance between too much and not enough coverage
To assist in damage or loss claims
Estate division among family members
Divorce asset division
- Accurate supporting documentation for the
IRS including:
Charitable donations over a certain dollar amount
Fair
Market Value for Estate tax purposes
Acquisitions-
do not pay too much
Selling- obtain a fair market price
We also offer verbal approximations of value when a legal document is not necessary.
Whether
you want to know the value of a single item or an entire house full, we can tell you what your valuables are worth.
A
verbal approximation of value is offered only when the client understands the limitations inherent in an appraisal based
on readily apparent identification without the benefit of research.
This type of appraisal is performed
on an hourly basis.