SERVICES
APPRAISALS OF:
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Antiques, collectibles, heirlooms, furniture, glass, porcelain, pottery, silver, textiles, decorative art and personal property contents. We do not buy or sell items appraised.
PURPOSE:
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Insurance, estate, trust, planning, probate, tax, divorce, claims, equitable division, distribution and donation. Expert witness and litigation support.
Charged at $175 per hour for inspection time, and $75 per hour for research and report writing time. There is a $325 mimimum fee. Signed contract and deposit required at the time of inspection. The balance is due and payable upon receipt of the appraisal.
LOCATION:
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Appraisals conducted in client's home or business, by appointment. Serving San Diego, Palm Springs and Southern California. Available to travel for large projects.
PROCESS:
1) On-site inspection of specified items including inventory, measurements, photography and examination.
2) Research and valuation conducted after appraiser returns to the office.
3) Report writing and documentation. Each item (or group of items) will have a description, age, condition, value and
digital photograph. Appraisals are compliant with the report writing standards of the International Society of Appraisers
and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
4) Delivery of the appraisal in approximately 2-3 weeks, depending on the number of items appraised. Reports are available
by printed copy, CD or electronic transmission.
Colonial Williamsburg collection