Certified Written Appraisal Reports
Obtain an accurate description and accounting of your personal property and its value. Suitable for equitable distribution, probate, estate tax, insurance, charitable donations, gift tax, and more. Accepted by the courts, IRS, insurance firms, and many other organizations.
About
A certified written appraisal report is an accurate description and accounting of your personal property and its value. Our personal property reports are suitable for equitable distribution, probate, estate tax, insurance, charitable donations, gift tax, and more, and are accepted by the courts, IRS, insurance firms, and many other local and national organizations. Making sure that your tangible assets are properly appraised and assigned an accurate value is critical to avoiding conflicts between heirs or creditors and ensuring smooth interactions with organizations like the IRS and insurance firms. All appraisals are prepared in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
How the Appraisal Process Works
Our certified written appraisal reports include an accurate description and accounting of each item, individual item values based on the required valuation method, the sum value of all items in the appraisal, and the research, analysis, and valuation methods utilized.
On-Site Appraisals
We will travel to your house or location of personal property to assess and photograph your items, discuss a timeline and cost estimate, and sign a service contract. Once the report is complete, we will email you payment instructions (unless an alternative payment method has already been agreed upon). Once payment has been made in full, a PDF of the certified written appraisal report will be emailed to you. We will also provide up to two printed copies upon request. We offer on-site appraisals in the Greater New York, Tampa, and Seattle Metropolitan Areas as well as nationwide service for large appraisal projects. Please contact us to learn more about nationwide service.
Virtual Appraisals
Virtual appraisals can be requested through our online submission form by uploading photographs and information about your item(s). Once you submit the form, we will reach out within three business days to confirm receipt via email and let you know if we require any additional photographs or information. Once we have everything we need, we'll share an estimate of the total cost and turnaround time as well as a virtual contract for you to e-sign. We recommend reviewing our Virtual Submission Guide before booking a valuation to ensure you submit the highest quality photos and proper information.
Pricing
Our appraisal service is charged at an hourly rate. The cost of an appraisal will vary depending on the time it takes to assess and photograph the items, conduct the research, and write the report. It can be difficult to provide an estimate without knowing the quantity and types of items to be appraised, so we recommend clients reach out to share more about their items and circumstances in order to receive an accurate estimate.
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