Would you hire an architect to design your house who was neither educated nor had specialized training or current membership in a recognized association for architects? I am certain you would not!
Qualified Appraisers – Members of the Professional Services Sector
A qualified personal property appraiser provides a professional service. These specialized consultants have valuation methodology …
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?
Speak …
Brokers offering the extended service of appraisal can see their client satisfaction levels increase and gain an advantage over their competitors.
Originally published in Canadian Underwriter on July 6, 2019.
Written by Kelly Juhasz, President, Canadian Chapter, International Society of Appraisers
Working with a qualified appraiser can help you better understand your client’s property and level …
Insurers are increasingly rejecting one-page appraisals for valuable property such as jewelry, artwork or antiques – and for good reason.
Written by: Kelly Juhasz, ISA Accredited Member & Principal, Fine Art Appraisal and Services Darlene N. Wong, ISA CAPP Member & Owner, Brilliant Evaluations & Appraisals
Originally published by Canadian Underwriter, June 2018, pg. 38.
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I’m always being asked by new art buyers for help in better understanding the art markets so here is an introductory list of ten tips that can provide some foundational knowledge.
Learn and study as much as you can about art.The more art you can look at the more you’ll start to identify styles and images …
Many people interested in learning more about buying original art are intimidated by the art world and are afraid to ask about what they don’t know. If this describes you, then you are not alone. To support new art buyers in building a foundation of art market knowledge, here is an introductory list of …
An article in the Huffington Post offers advice to consumers on how to navigate the “4 D’s” in Personal Property: Death, Disaster, Debt, and Divorce.
“When a loved one dies, a personal property appraiser can help determine the value for an equitable distribution of an estate as well as any potential federal, state, or local …
Questions to Ask When Hiring an Appraiser 1. What qualifies you to appraise this object?Appraising personal property is an unregulated profession which leaves the consumer with the burden of determining whether the appraiser they engage is qualified. A qualified appraiser is knowledgeable about the object being appraised and trained in appraisal theory, the principals …
