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CERTIFIED ESTATE APPRAISER ~ Art & Antiques

Certified Estate Appraiser Art & Antiques ~ Expert Appraisal Services

PROTECTING YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS

An Appraisal can be key to protecting your interests in many financial dealings. When there is a question as to the value of your subject property, there is also risk involved.

VALUE ORIENTED RISKS MAY INCLUDE:

Selling too low
Paying too much
Paying too much in taxes
Being over or under insured
Not getting your fair share in a division of property
Not claiming the real FMV of a donated item for Charitable Contribution purposes
Being audited when claiming a deduction for Charitable Contribution or a business loss
A Professional Appraiser helps you manage your interests by providing a well developed and documented unbiased estimate of value upon which you can base your financial decisions.

Count on Us

Each appraisal is personally researched and written by Susanne. It is not a guess or an estimate, but a thoroughly researched objective opinion. Appraisal methodology and Nationally recognized appraisal procedures are used. We are retained by Insurance Companies, Attorneys, Bank Trustees, Probate Courts, Accountants and Individuals.

Our Promise

We offer a reliable, reputable service that is confidential and customized to meet your individual appraisal needs. Building on years of experience, we are qualified to appraise your personal property. We stand by our appraisal work. We promise prompt, considerate, timely, accurate and professional attention to your appraisal needs and inquiries. We guarantee that we will always be absolutely honest without exception in our transactions with you. We encourage no-obligation appointments at any time, just call 530.244.2100 .

Artiques Appraisal Service

We are a Professional Appraisal Service of PERSONAL PROPERTY. We are qualified to appraise entire ESTATES or SINGLE ITEMS. Our appraisals are accurate and fair. Offering to you 35+ years of COMPETENCE, PROFESSIONALISM & INTEGRITY.

Whether you have one piece or an entire collection, we are here to meet your appraisal needs.

ARTIQUES APPRAISAL SERVICE is available to help you. We service Northern California & Southern Oregon. Most of the time, we are available on relatively short notice. We will try our best to work within your time limitations to get the job done for you!

SENIOR SERVICES

We offer a 10% discount to Seniors, please ask for it. Are you downsizing your home and need help with disposing of some of your possessions? We can help. Do you need to know the fair market value of some of your possessions? We can help. Are you moving into assisted living and need help with liquidation of some of your possessions? We can help. We offer free consultation and a free appraisal proposal to help you in this difficult time. We are here to meet your special appraisal needs.

APPRAISAL FEES

Our professional, expert appraisal services are provided on an hourly rate, and for the larger estate jobs, for a flat fee. We offer free proposals with an estimate of cost for appraisal work. We also "bid" on jobs. We offer 3 different types of appraisals ranging from Budget, to most Popular, to Comprehensive, depending on your appraisal needs. Please call for more information. Our fee IS NOT based on a percentage of the appraised value of any item or group of items being appraised!

PREPARING FOR YOUR APPRAISAL APPOINTMENT

Definitely decide on which items you want to have appraised. If you are unsure on some items, place them all in one area and have the appraiser help you decide.
Gather together all your items. The appraiser can work with you if you have a preference for grouping order. For instance, you can have the appraiser list every thing room by room, or group them together by subject, like all the artwork, all the silver, all the furniture, etc.
If there are items in the attic, closets, garage, sheds, basement, etc, plese make sure they are open for viewing and accessible. Please do not wait until the appraiser arrives to start digging through stuff. (If you are out of town and need to make arrangements for the appraiser to do this, for instance a storage unit or un-occupied home, not to worry-just make prior arrangements with the appraiser)
Unpack and unwrap any items being appraised that are tucked away.
Group similar items together and put sets of dishes, glassware, silverware, etc, together.
Gather together any sales receipts, prior appraisals, historical information, family documentation, etc. and place near each item being appraised.
Large pieces of furniture may need to be pulled away from the wall to inspect the back. Be prepared to remove any lamps, pictures or breakable items which might be damaged in the process.
If this is an ESTATE APPRAISAL, please provide the appraiser with the DATE of DEATH and the LEGAL NAME of the ESTATE. If there is a will, please ensure that all items specifically bequeathed in the will are available for appraisers inspection.
If you have a dog, please confine before the appraiser starts working. Thank you. Please turn down (or off) the TV or Radio. It can be distracting to the appraiser. If you do not have time or are unable to do all the preparation work prior to the appraisers arrival; please DO NOT WORRY......The appraiser will manage. The appraiser prefers to work in the manner of going "Room by Room". Each room is listed on the appraisal as a heading and the numbered items underneath. This seems to be the most popular format and easy to follow for most people. If you prefer another format, please mention it to the appraiser. Please feel free to call if you have any questions. Please allow 1-2 weeks lead time for large Estate work or complete household inventories. Artiques Appraisal Service is here for you when you are ready. We will do everything we can to make this experience a rewarding and pleasurable one for you!

WHAT IS A CERTIFIED APPRAISER?

A qualified Certified Appraiser has a formal education in appraisal methodology, theory, principles, procedures, research, ethics and appraisal law. They will also have expertise within the realm of the items being appraised. The appraiser should be up to date on the latest appraisal standards put forth by their Appraisal organization and USPAP (Uniform Standards for Professional Appraisal Practice). Continuing education and testing are the only ways to ensure this competence. A trained appraiser knows how to evaluate an item for its approximate worth. Arriving at a value can be a complicated journey. An understanding of marketplace definitions and appropriate uses are key. An appraiser must also understand the different levels of value from fast Liquidation value, on up to Replacement value; and when to apply them for each appraisal purpose & function.

HAVE YOU EVER......

Purchased a Collection?

Sold an Antique?

Inherited a Ranch?

Donated Property?

Owned a Business?

Paid Property Taxes?

Been given a gift of Fine Jewelry?

Served as an executor of an Estate?

Been through a Divorce or Bankruptcy?

Had property damaged during a Move?

Lost a home in a Fire?

Been part of a Business Partnership?

If so, then you are like most people who, from time to time, enter into a situation, financial or otherwise, involving the need for an appraisal.