Confirming the Primacy of Personal Property Appraisers

Resolved Recently, the 9th Circuit Court upheld a U.S. Tax Court opinion that an appraisal from a highly regarded auction … More

2017 USPAP Update Complete!

Earlier this week, I completed a 7-hour update course on the Uniform Standards of the Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), which … More

Sfumato is an Italian term used in oil painting to describe the skillful blending of colors and tones such that … More

In this new series of blog posts, I’m going to outline basic concepts and terminology used by appraisers that will … More

Be sure of identity and value. Call your appraiser!

In 2014, Consumer Reports published a handy flow chart outlining the process of dealing with personal property, or what … More

Personal property often requires a formal appraisal in order to obtain insurance, settle a claim, help determine estate tax liability, … More