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PREPARING FOR YOUR APPRAISAL APPOINTMENT
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Definately decide on which items you want to have appraised. If you are unsure on some items, place them all in one area and have the appraiser help you decide.
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Gather together all your items. The appraiser can work with you if you have a preference for grouping order. For instance, you can have the appraiser list every thing room by room; or group together by subject, like all the artwork, all the silver, all the furniture, etc.
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If there are items in the attic, closets, garage, sheds, basement, etc, please make sure they are open for viewing and accessible. Please do not wait until the appraiser arrives to start digging through stuff.
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Unpack and unwrap any items being appraised that are tucked away.
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Group similar items together and put sets of dishes, glassware, silverware, etc. together.
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Gather together any sales receipts, prior appraisal, historical information, family documentation, etc. and place near each item being appraised.
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Large pieces of furniture may need to be pulled away from the wall to inspect the back. Be prepared to remove any lamps, pictures or breakable items which might be damaged in the process.
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If this is an ESTATE APPRAISAL, please provide appraiser with the DATE of DEATH. If there is a will, please ensure that all items specifically bequeathed in the will are available for appraisers inspection.
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If you have a dog, please confine before the appraiser starts working. Thankyou. If you do not have time or are unable to do all the preparation work prior to appraisers arrival, DO NOT WORRY-----The Appraiser will manage. The Appraiser prefers to work in the manner of going "Room by Room". Each room is listed on the appraisal as a heading and the numbered items underneath. This seems to be the most popular format and easy to follow. Please feel free to call if you have any questions. Please allow 1-2 weeks lead-time for large Estate work or complete household inventories. Expert Appraisal Services is here for you when you are ready!
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These two chairs are part of a set of 8. The other chairs were at a relatives and not available for the Appraiser to view. The client wanted all 8 chairs appraised as a set. Not a problem; the appraiser was able to value all 8 chairs and made a notation in the appraisal that these two chairs represented the whole set.
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These items were stored in a warehouse and were very hard to get to. The lighting was poor. Everything was cramed together and piled on top of each other. The appraiser did her best to get good pictures
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This client grouped all her silver together on the dining room table before the Appraiser arrived. This was very helpful to the Appraiser.
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It is Ok to leave common glassware such as this in your cabinet. The appraiser can take a picture of the entire contents or shelf by shelf.
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Please feel free to call me at:
530.244.2100
I will be most happy to answer your questions.
You can also E-MAIL me.
Just click on the link below.
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I will be glad to work with you in helping to determine your Appraisal needs. Also, I can provide you with an on-site evaluation and a written proposal for Appraisal cost.
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