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 […]
View PostThe Specialists – ISA Featured in Canadian Art’s Collecting Guide

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 Post Appraisal, Canadian Art Magazine, Collecting Art, Fine Art Appraisal, International Society of Appraisers, ISA, Kathryn Minard, Kelly JuhaszObtaining 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, ValuationThe Broker’s Valuation Proposition
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 […]
View Post Appraisal, Claims Adjuster, Insurance, Insurance Broker, International Society of Appraisers, ISA, Kelly JuhaszMarkets and Appraisals – ISA Featured in Canadian Art Magazine

Mixing on-the-job knowledge with professional development “Third-party expertise in high-value personal property is in demand from estate lawyers, insurance companies, cultural institutions and government agencies,” states Kelly Juhasz, president of the Canadian Chapter of the International Society of Appraisers…The Society has just introduced a new student membership so that emerging professionals can access some of […]
View Post Appraisal, Appraisers, Canadian Art Magazine, International Society of Appraisers, Kelly Juhasz, One Art Nation, Qualified Appraiser, Sotheby's Institute of ArtBeware the One-Page Appraisal

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. […]
View Post Appraisal, Art, Canadian Underwriter Magazine, Darlene Wong, Insurance, International Society of Appraisers, ISA, Jewellery Appraisal, Kelly Juhasz, Qualified Appraiser, ValuationIs Your Family’s Stuff Worth Anything?

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED BY: INVESTORS GROUP / MARCH 2018 View the article here If you or your parents are downsizing, you may want to purge, even family heirlooms. Here’s how to find out if those old things have any monetary value. Stuff, stuff, everywhere you look. At your parents’ place – and possibly your own – […]
View Post Appraisals, Collections, downsizing, estates, family, International Society of Appraisers, investments, Investors Group, Kelly Juhasz10 Tips for New Art Collectors

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 […]
View Post Appraisal, Canada, Collecting Art, Donating Art, Insurance, International Society of Appraisers, Kelly Juhasz, New Art Buyers, Provenance, Toronto10 Questions New Art Buyers Are Afraid to Ask
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 ten […]
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