Appraising is a complicated topic.  The following is a brief compilation of frequently asked questions and answers about appraising to help provide a basic overview.  The firm’s principal appraiser Sarah Reeder has also written extensively about appraising for Worthwhile Magazine and all of those articles can be accessed though the publications section on the Expertise page. If you have additional questions that you don't see answered in the links below, please feel free to contact Artifactual History® Appraisal to ask!

What is USPAP?

Where can I go for additional resources?

What are the different types of value?  How can there be different values for the same item?

What is the difference between an appraisal report and a restricted appraisal report?  Aren't they both appraisal reports?

Do I need an insurance appraisal report and how do I get one?

What is a licensed personal property appraiser?

What should I look for in an appraiser?

What is a qualified appraiser as defined by the IRS?

What are the typical steps of an appraisal assignment?

How should I prepare for a house appointment?

How can I safely store my silver?

What questions would be helpful to consider when I’m planning a new art purchase?

What is a catalogue raisonné and how can one help me as an art collector?