The most reliable source to determine the value of your antiques and collectibles is the professional appraiser. Because values change over time, updated appraisals are essential. Tax issues, estate planning, insurance contracts, damage claims, divorce, and other legal settlements often require a current, formal appraisal.
Estate Appraisal Services
The decision to sell, downsize or equitably divide one’s personal property may be necessitated by retirement, relocation, divorce, or the combining of two households. If you are the executor of an estate, you may be responsible for disposal of the contents of a relative’s home. Whatever the situation, you may be overwhelmed by the decisions you face.
Insurance Appraisal Services
Obtaining an insurance appraisal prevents under-insuring, which puts the value of your antiques and collectables at risk in the event of a catastrophic loss, or over-insuring, which results in paying extra insurance premiums.
An insurance appraisal provides a third party, unbiased valuation of the replacement cost.
Having an up-to-date insurance appraisal provides accurate values for coverage, minimizing the possibility of underpayment in the event of a loss.
Why Choose AAA Appraisal Services?
We have a reputation for honesty and integrity and we adhere to the Code of Ethics of the American Society of Apparaisers, the International Society of Appraisers and the Appraisers Association of America.
The Appraisal Foundation
- establishing, improving, and promoting the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP);
- establishing educational experience and examination qualification criteria for the certification and recertification of appraisers;
- establishing educational and experience qualification criteria for valuation disciplines;
- disseminating information on USPAP and the Appraiser Qualification Criteria to the state and federal government and the general public.
The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) are the generally accepted standards for professional appraisal practice in the United States.
AAA Appraisal associates are required to pass the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice exams on a regular basis. This assures that your appraisal will be professionally evaluated and will meet all required standards.
