Personal property are assets like artwork, furniture, antiques, jewelry, collectibles, and household items. When evaluating an estate, personal property is often everything except for the real estate (home and land) itself.
A personal property appraiser is a professional that is licensed to value personal property in a “competent, independent, impartial, and objective” manner. These appraisers (who should be members of ISA, ASA, or GIA and be able to issue USPAP-compliant appraisals) are required to adhere to codes of conduct and report writing standards.
A personal property appraisal is a professional appraiser’s opinion of the value or cost of personal property at a point in time. After evaluating articles of personal property, an appraiser will put together a formal appraisal report including: the intended use of the report, the appraised value or cost of the property, and the methods and resources used to arrive at that opinion. To be broadly accepted, appraisal reports must comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
A personal property appraisal can be used for…
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