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As an accredited member of the American Society of Appraisers and certified member of Appraisers Association of America, my appraisals adhere to the highest possible standards and ethics. I have been trained and tested in each area of specialization and possess a solid understanding of accepted principles of valuation. Each report is a thoroughly researched legal document that complies with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidelines and regulations. All information regarding the appraisal is strictly confidential. Fees are based on an hourly or previously agreed upon project fee; they are never based on a percentage of the appraised value. Appraisals for the following purposes are offered (Click for more information):
Pre Appraisal Services:
- Review tangible property to determine which items need to be considered for an appraisal.
- Recommend the most appropriate type of appraisal.
- Estate Planning, Downsizing and Deacquisition.
- Feasibility Analysis to determine economic benefits of sale.
- Inventory
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Appraisal Reports:
This type of appraisal is necessary for a variety of reasons. A report for insurance purposes can protect against loss in the event of damage, theft, flood, tornado or fire. Items are often damaged in storage and by moving companies; an appraisal report will protect property so a client can receive the proper compensation. Each item is carefully measured, documented and photographed with particular attention given to condition. Each item is then extensively researched for appropriate replacement value, using recent sales comparables from galleries, retail shops, retail internet venues and private dealers. Because of the dynamic nature of the marketplace, appraisals need to be re-evaluated every 5 years in order to protect the client's investments.
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These appraisals include detailed documentation and photographs of damaged objects or property as a result of breakage, fire, and natural or other causes and the loss of value is concluded. Recommendations regarding restoration services or replacement are suggested when appropriate. A hypothetical appraisal can be provided for items stolen based upon photographs, receipts and other forms of documentation supplied by the client.
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Appraisal reports are necessary for tax purposes and are useful for distribution. When dealing with a taxable estate, an executor filing an estate tax return is required by the IRS to obtain an appraisal by a “qualified” appraiser of a collection of objects valued over $10,000, or for any individual item valued over $3,000. Fair market value appraisals are fully researched with relevant market comparables. All these appraisals I provide meet IRS guidelines.
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This appraisal ensures the equitable distribution of the client’s property. Fair market value appraisals are provided for division of property in such cases as divorce, legacy matters, or to determine equal division of assets from a joint venture.
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Donations to museums and other charitable organizations are gratefully accepted. However, a thoroughly researched “qualified” appraisal report by a “qualified” appraiser is necessary in order to receive the tax benefit from the IRS. These appraisals are based on fair market values at the time of the donation. They are fully researched with market comparables included, and are required for any item or group of items valued over $5,000.
When choosing a “qualified” appraiser of tangible personal property for income, estate and gift-tax purposes, a taxpayer must be in compliance with the appraisal regulations set forth by the IRS in section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The term “qualified” is summarized in IRS publication 561, “Determining the Value of Donated Property.”
For further information see the IRS website:
http://www.irs.gov/publications/p561/index.html
For the definition of a ‘qualified’ appraiser see here:
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-06-96.pdf
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Know how much you can get if you decide to sell through an auction house, consignment shops or on your own.
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Additional Services:
Americana, antiques, architectural elements, architect and designer designed furniture, bar carts and saloons, carvings, ceramics, chandeliers, china, chinaware, Chinese export, collectibles, custom-made items, decorative arts, earthenware, ephemera, estates, fine art, fireplace surrounds, furniture, glassware, graphic design, general residential contents, lamps and lighting fixtures, luxury interiors, mid-century modern objects, mirrors, murals, objets de vertu, porcelain, pottery, silver, silverware, stained glass, studio furniture, tile, vintage furniture, wall covering and treatments, wood carvings, and more…
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Accounting Firms
Artists
Banks
Businesses
Corporate Collections
Estates
Financial Institutions
Foundations, Non-Profits, Registered Charities
Historical Properties
Historical Societies
Insurance Companies and Adjusters
Law Firms (estate planning, estate division and litigation)
Lending Institutions
Museums
Private Galleries
Private Individuals and Collectors
Real Estate Agents
Religious Institutions
Theaters
Universities
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