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? […]
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To protect asset value, consumers must select a qualified and independent appraiser For Immediate ReleaseJuly 26, 2019 (Washington, DC) – The Appraisal Foundation, the nation’s foremost authority on valuation services, applauds the recent 9th Circuit Court ruling that agreed with a U.S. Tax Court opinion that found an appraisal from an esteemed auction house is not […]
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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 […]
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published a final ruling and revisions to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) regarding the African Elephant taking effect on June 6, 2016. The almost complete ban on elephant ivory trading takes into account activities that do not contribute to elephant poaching and illegal trade in ivory while ensuring that […]
View Post Antiques, Collections, International Society of Appraisers, Ivory, Netsukes, Personal Property, Provenance, United States“I’ve been left me some artwork and I don’t know what it is or if it is worth anything.” Almost every day someone calls my office and says something similar. Usually the person doesn’t know if what they have is a painting, a print, or a reproduction, and often the signature is difficult to decipher. […]
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