Types of Appraisals

There are several stages to writing an appraisal. First, an inspection of the properties occurs. Next, relevant markets and historical data are researched. This includes finding comparable properties that help the appraiser determine the value of the items. The final report is then written and sent to you.
All Appraisal Services Associates appraisals are held to the highest possible standards. Our appraisals conform to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, the Code of Ethics of the American Society of Appraisers, the Code of Ethics of the Appraisers Association of America, and IRS guidelines.

Insurance Appraisals Are your valuable items protected under your insurance policy? Many umbrella policies have exclusions for fine art, antiques, silver and collectibles, and will only cover these items if they are scheduled separately. Our insurance appraisals will list these items as well as their condition and value, enabling you to avoid complications with the insurance company should anything unexpected happen in the future. Insurance appraisals may need to be updated every three to five years so that their valuations stay current with changes in the market.

Matrimonial Appraisals Often during divorce proceedings, the opposing sides find it hard to agree on how to divide the property. Our impartial appraisals can assist in the equitable distribution of property between the parties.

Donation Appraisals Due to recent tax reforms, donation appraisals are now held to much higher standards than in past years. Appraisal Services Associates will ensure that your good deed earns you the tax deduction to which you are entitled.

Accounting Appraisals and Inventories Appraisal Services Associates will catalog, inventory, a number your corporate assets for both internal and external use. We will tailor our services to your exact needs, so you get a document you can refer to regularly. Appraisal Services Associates provides this service both with and without valuations of the itemized properties.

Estate Appraisals After the passing of a loved one, the furthest thing from one’s mind is the IRS. We can ease this process by providing a comprehensive appraisal that meets IRS guidelines. We also write appraisals that can be used in the distribution of assets among heirs. Appraisal Services Associates will help you through every step of this process at this most difficult time.

Estate Planning Appraisal Services Associates has assisted numerous CPAs and Tax Attorneys during the planning process by valuing and cataloging the personal property assets in a collection.

Bankruptcy Appraisals Appraisal Services Associates can value your assets for both filing bankruptcy papers as well as liquidating your personal property if necessary.