As a generalist appraiser, I provide accurate, thorough evaluations of antiques and personal property. I can appraise most items in households; I call on specialists as needed.
DO I NEED AN APPRAISAL ? An appraisal is a written document with a value conclusion by an appraiser or specialist of an item or collection of items. Appraisals are typically required for legal purposes like:
insurance for owned items of personal property, from a single piece of art to an entire household
estate division between heirs or taxation for estates
tax deductions for donations.
DO I NEED A VERBAL VALUATION SERVICE? A verbal valuation can be a range at which your item might sell under current market conditions for all or one of the ways items sell on the open market:
at retail in a gallery or shop
from seller to buyer through venues like craigslist, eBay or estate sales, or
on the auction market through a reputable, auction house with well-advertised specialist auctions.
Do you need an appraisal or a verbal valuation service for your item or collection?
I am happy to help you as you determine your needs. Feel free to give me a quick call at (503) 422-3481.
The Appraisal Process
Formal written appraisals involve an in-person visit for examination and photography followed by office procedures including item identification, market comparable research, and report production.
As an accredited appraiser that adheres to a strict code of ethics I can be compensated in one of only two ways – a fee per item or per hour of service. I charge per hour of service with a one hour minimum. I am happy to perform appraisals and verbal valuation remotely from photos as well.
Check My Item
If you feel your item may benefit from appraisal – many items may have market values that do not exceed the cost of an appraisal – feel free to email photos to baggenstossappraisal@gmail.com for a courtesy check to see if appraisal or valuation services are right for you.
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