THE RESEARCH OF APPRAISING

Appraisal requests are generally prompted by questions regarding fair market value, obtaining insurance coverage, giving a gift or charitable donation, and estate planning. These are all valid reasons for obtaining a professional appraisal.

After the scope of your project is defined, we will provide a formal Engagement Agreement. This document serves as our roadmap, outlining the methodology, anticipated timeline, required documentation, and associated costs.

Our fee structure reflects the professional rigor, extensive market research, and specialized documentation required for each engagement. To maintain the highest ethical and professional standards, we do not provide complimentary evaluations or informal verbal estimates.

Projects are quoted via a flat fee or hourly rate, encompassing artwork inspection, thorough market analysis, and the preparation of a comprehensive, USPAP-compliant report.

Melissa Hamilton is a Member of the International Society of Appraisers.  ISA, is the leading professional personal property appraisal association, representing the most highly trained and rigorously tested independent appraisers in the United States and Canada.