Appraisal FAQs

1. Are all appraisals the same?
2. How do you bill for appraisals?
3. Why should we hire you?
4. What type of work have you completed as an appraiser?
 

Are all appraisals the same?

There are many different functions and purposes for appraisal reports. For example, an appraisal for insurance coverage will be quite different from an appraisal for resale. We are experienced in appraising for Insurance, Estate Probate or Estate Planning, Resale, Divorce, Donation, Damage.  (Back to Top)

How do you bill for appraisals?

We appraise by the hour. Hourly charges include the time spent in your home, research time, and document preparation time. Research charges can vary greatly from one appraisal to another. Items that are difficult to authenticate or that are rare will tend to have more research.  (Back to Top)

Why should we hire you?

As an appraiser who has been actively buying and selling in the marketplace for over twenty years, I have experience that many other appraisers do not. My hands-on experience is infinitely more valuable than relying on auction records or price guides alone.  (Back to Top)

What type of work have you completed as an appraiser?

Over the years I have been hired for many interesting projects. I am frequently hired by both PEMCO and SAFECO Insurance Companies to value items that have been damaged or stolen. When a large Seattle company moved many of its executives out of state, I was hired exclusively to appraise the personal property being moved by City Moving Systems. I have experience as an expert witness and appraiser for many local cases. In many cases my appraisals have been submitted by the court, when others had been denied.  (Back to Top)

For more information regarding our appraisal services, please email us!

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