Valuation, Consulting and Appraisal Services
Collectors
SConsulting with clients before a major purchase ensures a strong investment that matches their collection goals. We partner with client collectors to help them grow and sometimes streamline their collections. We offer guidance to find that perfect piece and where to sell, when the time is right. Consult with us to bring confidence to your next purchase!
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Estate and Trust Planning
Proactive planning before it is needed brings peace of mind. We provide Estate and Trust Appraisals to help you define your legacy. Our clients enjoy the process of understanding the value of their estate and making thoughtful decisions to ensure their wishes are understood, all in a format required by Estate Attorneys.
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Charitable Contributions
Clients who are donating their treasures want to have confidence that they are making informed decisions. Our Charitable Contribution appraisals are completed with IRS standards in mind and requisite tax forms. We partner with museums and institutions across the country to streamline the process for our clients. ​
Insurance Protection
We help our clients understand the value of their possessions and provide insurance appraisals to make sure they are protected in the event of catastrophic loss or damage. Insurance companies often require appraisals to be updated every 5 years to ensure adequate coverage. Contact your Insurance company. Then contact us!
General Valuation
Many of our clients are curious about the value of their family heirlooms. Some want a valuation to assist with Family Division of their possessions. Photo inventories can be a helpful planning tool. Others are looking for a valuation to help them decide whether to keep, donate or sell. Often what clients think is most valuable is not and what they overlook can have the most value!​
Value for Sale
Our Fair Market Value for Sale Appraisals are based on current market trends. What may have been valuable in previous decades may not have the same value today. We have access to worldwide auction and sales records to provide real-world comparisons of value. Clients rely on our appraisals to prioritize important life decisions about what to sell and what to keep.​
Divorce
We understand how difficult it can be to navigate decisions during a challenging time. We sensitively help our clients understand the value of their possessions. They gain confidence from the knowledge that we thoroughly assess their possessions and provide the appraisal documents required by attorneys and the court.
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Downsizing
Clients tell us that it can be overwhelming to begin the process of downsizing. What should you sell, donate, or take with you? We consult to share values and help prioritize decisions. If needed, we can provide guidance on where to sell or donate. In the end, many of our clients find this process to be surprisingly enjoyable!
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Fee Structure
We take the time to understand our clients' goals and provide a proposal before any work begins. We charge either based on the number of items assessed or the time it takes to complete the appraisal, depending on our clients' preferences. For larger projects, a deposit may be required before work begins. Clients are invoiced for the balance due when they receive their Appraisal and Letter of Transmittal. Fees are due within two weeks of receipt. Our goal is to develop long-term relationships with our clients. There is peace of mind when there are no surprises. Questions? Ask for more information.
