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Be Proactive: Why Getting an Estate Appraisal Makes Life Easier – Advice from Ray at ValuePros

ValuePros Appraisal Services

Every day, I talk with families who are feeling overwhelmed by personal property, household contents, collections, or inherited items. Hi, I’m Ray from ValuePros Appraisers. And I always tell them the same thing: no situation is too strange or too complicated with a Estate Appraisal.

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How To Find An Art Appraiser

Art Appraisal Resources

For fine art, there are three leading appraisal organizations: The International Society of Appraisers (ISA) - www.isa-appraisers.org The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) - www.appraisers.org The Appraisers Association of America (AAA) - www.appraisersassociation.org 2. This can be a precious time and cost saver for clients.

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Protecting Your Collection and Your Wallet: What You Could Lose If You Suffer a Loss Without an Appraisal

McAllister Fossum Appraisal Services

Most homeowner’s policies have a total coverage limit for household contents that is based upon a percentage of your home’s value. You need to know what that amount is and feel confident that you can replace every item of personal property in your home, from fine art to furniture to clothing, for that amount.

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Choosing an Appraiser—Essential Questions to Ask: Part I

Art Advisor's Blog

Residential Contents appraisers routinely handle all the furniture, rugs and decorative items that are normally encountered in a home. Fine Art appraisers normally handle all paintings, prints, photographs, drawings, sculpture, tapestries and art glass. For what types of pieces would you be considered the ‘go-to’ expert?

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Introducing ISA’s Updated Antiques, Furnishings & Decorative Arts Course Manual

International Society of Appraisers

The material is broad enough to introduce Fine Arts specialists to the basic skills necessary to develop connoisseurship in this type of property. Specialist appraisers can hone their skills in their area of expertise while gaining knowledge about other types of property to expand their practice.