The cost of appraisals is based on an hourly fee. Being prepared helps keep your costs down. After you Schedule an appointment for a future date the following checklist can aid in preparing for the appraisal process.
Preliminary Appraisal Preparation
- talk with your insurance representative about policy limits
- decide what you want appraised
- search your files for purchase documents
- locate previous appraisals and insurance schedules
- make a list of the number of like items in a set
- list pattern names for silver, ceramics and/or glass
Date of Inspection Preparation
- remove items from storage and place them on a spacious table
- remove objects placed on furniture that you want inspected
- make notes about what you know about an item