SERVICES & FEES
APPRAISALS OF:
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Antiques, collectibles, heirlooms, furniture, glass, porcelain, pottery, silver, textiles, decorative art and personal property contents. Special interest in art glass. Formal written appraisals only. We do not buy 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.
Appraisal fees for on-site time including inspections, consultations and meetings are $175 per hour, with a 2-hour minimum. Research, documentation and other office time is charged at $100 per hour. There is an average of 2-3 hours of research and documentation time for every hour of inspection time. Signed contract and deposit required at the time of inspection. The balance is due and payable upon receipt of the appraisal.
Expert Witness services including deposition, arbitration and court appearances are charged at $250 per hour, with a 3-hour minimum. Designations may be made only with a signed contract and designation fee.
LOCATION: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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, analysis and valuation conducted after appraiser returns to the office.
3) Report writing and documentation. Each item (or group of items) will have a description, 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 2-4 weeks, depending on the number of items appraised. Reports are available
by printed copy, CD or electronic transmission.
CONFIDENTIALITY: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
All information pertaining to the appraisal is confidential, per USPAP standards. Access to the report will be granted only with written permission from the client, or by court order.
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