To get an estimate of the value of your things you may want to contact a professional appraiser. Remember that value is defined as the expected sale price in an arm’s length transaction in a normal market over a reasonable period of time. For very specific markets, the value may be a personal preference or “in the eyes of the beholder” value. In settling large estates, it is wise to get an appraiser’s opinion whether you are selling or simply donating larger items to charity.
These are the three top appraisal organizations and their websites:
- Appraisers Association of America – www.appraisersassoc.org
- American Society of Appraisers – www.appraisers.org
- International society of Appraisers - www.isa-appraisers.org
Of course, there’s always Antiques Roadshow. I love to watch the show. They recently found the first $1 million appraisal items!
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