Our Appraisal Services Department will...
work with you on the proper form of appraisal to meet the needs of our clients. We offer customized services to executors, attorneys, financial planners as well as private clients. The associated costs of producing the appraisal, and the timeline of completion of the final appraisal document will vary. We are pleased to consult on property of any price range and size. Reliable valuations, thorough inspections, video or photo records can be provided.
House of Appraisers provides Fair Market and Retail Replacement Value appraisals for the following purposes:
- Trusts/Conservatorships
- Estate Planning
- Equitable Distribution-Divorce-Death
- Financial Planning
- Charitable Donation
- Estate Tax
- Gift Tax
- Insurance
We offer initial assessments of individual items, collections, and estates to assist in determining the extent of the required appraisal service. Our appraisals meet all required IRS and legal conditions to function as qualified valuations of tangible property.
Appraisal Fees
Our competitive fees are based on an hourly or daily rate per specialist plus any travel and out-of-pocket expenses. Contact our Appraisal Services Department for the specific terms and fees associated with the appraisal of your particular property. If you later choose to sell your personal property listed in a House of Appraisers appraisal through an auction or private sale, view our Auction Agent page for further information.
Appraisal Agreement
All appraisals will require an Appraisal Agreement to be signed by the client prior to any work beginning on the appraisal. Please click here to view a sample Appraisal Agreement.
Appraisal Timeline
Most appraisals of fewer than 20 items will take a maximum of 4 weeks to deliver to the client once the property has been seen in person by a House of Appraiser specialist in order to verify the actual condition and existence. For larger appraisals, an anticipated timeline for completion will be provided with the appraisal proposal letter.
