‘Certified’ is a term appraisers of personal property/antiques and art shy away from, as there is no certifying body governing antique appraisers. I do possess the qualifications (a secondary or upper tier appraisal theory education, called an accredited member in the ISA or International Society of Appraisers) to appraise items for tax functions as defined by the IRS. I keep up to date with USPAP courses per my membership in the ISA, and have an Oregon state business license for my appraisal business. My appraisals are complete and there is a certification within my appraisals as per USPAP and the extensive training undertaken by all members of the ISA.
What qualifies you to appraise my property?
As a member of the International Society of Appraisers, we complete an appraisal methodology course and are tested for competency in addition to having thousands of hours of report writing experience. We stay up to date with USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice). I am a qualified appraiser per the IRS definition (advanced membership in an accredited program) for antique furniture and decorative arts (most decorative items). I also have a B.A. in art history and years of experience with most types of antiques. If you require a high-level expert in the type of item you wish to have appraised and I do not feel I am qualified to appraise that type of item, I am happy to assist you in finding the perfect appraiser that also has appropriate appraisal experience.
Are you related to the Baggenstoses in Tigard?
No, my husband’s family of that name is from Switzerland via Minnesota, Montana, and eastern Washington state but are not from Oregon!
I grew up in Spokane but spent my late teens and early 20s in Portland; my closest family are connected to Oregon over five generations in the central part of the state.
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