What Art Appraisers and Advisers Can Offer ISA members are highlighted as specialists in the Canadian Art Collecting Guide. These experts provide independent valuations of art, along with strategies to organize and build a collection, among other vital services. Click here to read the article. “You might wish to reach out to an appraiser to […]
View PostObtaining an Appraisal Report at a Distance

For those who reside in a remote area or who require an appraisal of personal property and an on-site inspection of the object is not possible, we have compiled the following answers to your questions. How can I obtain an appraisal of my personal property if there are no qualified ISA appraisers in my region? […]
View Post Appraisal, Appraisers, Canadian Chapter, Claims Adjuster, Edward Philips, Estate Appraisal, Insurance, International Society of Appraisers, Julie Riches, Kelly Juhasz, Personal Property, Photograph, ValuationIs There a Charge for That?

“Hello, I have a painting that I would like to have appraised. Is there a charge for that?” The telephone caller who asked me this question last week, was not the first, nor was he likely to be the last. In pondering how to politely respond to this question, I asked myself, why would my […]
View PostWhat Do Qualified Appraisers Do?

What makes an appraiser qualified? A qualified appraiser is a professional who has demonstrated competency in valuing the type of object to be appraised, who has the education, knowledge and experience required to accurately appraise an object, and who is working to the highest level of appraisal standards, practices and code of ethics. A Certified […]
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