There is no charge for the initial discussion to determine your appraisal needs. Please submit the form through the “Contact” page, or send photographs of your items for initial review.

Formal Appraisal Reports:

$185 per hour

USPAP-compliant reporting for estates, probate, donation, insurance, divorce, collections, and related assignments.

Inquire for Expert Witness and Legal Testimony rates.

Quick turnaround time (rush fee): + $40 per hour

FEDERAL ESTATE TAX APPRAISALS

Since appraisals for Federal Estate Tax involve detailed inventorying of the entire home contents, the square footage of the residence is used as a general estimation tool. This gives a rough estimate, but fees still vary based on the complexity/quantity of the contents. For example, a 2,000 sq ft home would translate roughly to: $5,000-7,000 depending on the contents.

ESTATE PLANNING, EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION, AND OTHER APPRAISAL FUNCTIONS

These types of appraisals can vary in intended use, complexity, structure, and the type and quantity of items that need to be appraised. In many cases, you may have an attorney or financial planner involved who will have further guidance in this respect. Fees can be similar to those used in Federal Estate Tax situations, or less, if you don’t need everything appraised. Typically starting around $925+.

NON-CASH CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION APPRAISALS

Appraisals for non-cash charitable contribution purposes start at $740 per report. Fees for donations are due to their complexity and the quantity of IRS guidelines that must be followed. Contact for a customized fee estimate based on how many items are being donated.

INSURANCE APPRAISALS

For insurance appraisals, a general guideline is that we can appraise 1-2 items per hour with a 2 hour minimum charge of $370.

ONLINE VALUATION

Typically used when curious about an item’s value or if you are thinking of potentially selling an item, online valuations begin at $125 (for up to 3 items). These simple, restricted use appraisals are based on photographs submitted by the client and are intended for basic early planning and value insight only - they are not permissible documents for estate functions or for donation purposes.