APPRAISAL SERVICES

We provide appraisal services for personal property.

In other words, we can tell you what your furniture, artwork, and Grandma’s silver is worth!

Why get an appraisal?

Most professional appraisals of personal property arise out of the following scenarios:

  • Estate tax

  • Insurance scheduling

  • Insurance claims

  • Equitable distribution (such as in divorce)

  • Charitable contributions

These may require review by the IRS or an insurance company and must be in compliance with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

An informal appraisal may be needed for the following situations:

  • Estate planning

  • Preparation to sell

  • Curiosity

These types of appraisals are upheld by ethical and professional standards of USPAP but are for personal use only.

Kiyashi Saito, Autumn in Aizu, 1970.

Art advisory

We can help you buy and sell art!

Our services include:

  • Advising on what art, furniture, and decorative arts fulfill your needs and lifestyle

  • Advising whether to keep, sell, or donate your existing possessions

  • Advising on when and where to buy and sell