What is an Appraisal?
An appraisal is an unbiased, reasoned opinion of value based upon an identification of the object and an analysis of the marketplace. This is a signed document which is suitable for submission to insurance companies, the courts and the Canada Revenue Agency. (note: you may not need a formal appraisal. Please contact us so we can help you determine the level of valuation you need).
What do we Appraise?
We assess all types of personal property:
Furniture
Antiques
Household Contents
Jewellery (including estate jewellery as well as fine and costume jewellery)
Decorative Art
Textile (Rugs & Tapestries)
Silver (Flatware, Hollowware, Decorative)
Gold
Glass & Crystal
Porcelain & China
Coins
Antiques (watches, clocks, toys & dolls, etc.)
Sports Memorabilia
Fine Art (All Periods and Types)
Books & Historical Documents
We provide Appraisal services for:
Estates & Probate:
Planning Wills, Trusts, Settlements, Distribution, Liquidation, Probate, etc.
Sales:
Local, Domestic, International, Liquidation, Auction Value, Fair Market Estate Sale, Fair Market Retail, Marketable Cash Value, Moving, Transitions etc.
Insurance:
Planning Wills, Trusts, Settlements, Distribution, Liquidation, Probate, etc. Planning, Claims, Replacements, Moving Damage, Repairs, etc.
Taxes:
Planning Wills, Trusts, Settlements, Distribution, Liquidation, Probate, etc. Gift Giving, Estate Settlements, Estate Distributions, Charitable Donations, Property Losses, etc.
Matrimony & Divorce:
Pre-Nuptial, Divorce, etc.
Whether you have a few items or a large estate, we look forward to assisting you with your appraisal needs.
*Before you hire an appraiser, please note that there are no provincial or federal laws which regulate the minimum training an appraiser of personal property must have. This fact has allowed many untrained or under-qualified individuals to pose as appraisers. It is therefore critical that you know who you are dealing with, their qualifications, and area of expertise.