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What is an appraiser?

An appraiser identifies and provides a value for various types of property. Appraisers fall under several categories of appraisal types such as personal property, real property, machinery and technical specialties, appraisal review and management, gems and jewelry and business valuation.

Why would I need an appraisal?

Appraisals are done for many reasons ranging from estate planning to buying a home to determining value for insurance or tax purposes. The most important factor to be concerned with is choosing the correct appraiser to do the work.

What does an appraisal cost and how long does it take?

It depends on the nature of the property. A proper, credible valuation of a non-complex property can take several weeks, while an appraisal of a large business complex or machinery and equipment can take several months. The cost varies significantly and are often based on time involved and complexity of the assignment.