Katherine Yellen, Antique and Fine Art Appraiser - Ridgefield, CT

Certified Member of the International Society of Appraisers
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A COMPETENT APPRAISAL WILL INCLUDE:

• A cover document explaining in detail what type of value is being sought and how the appraisal is to be used (ie. insurance, estate, donations, etc).

• The Methodology and resources relied upon, including market analysis and market selected.

• A complete and accurate description of the property written in such a manner that it can be identified without photos.   

• The date and location of inspection, and the effective date of value.

• A statement by the appraiser that he or she has no financial interest in the property or that such interest is disclosed in the report.

• The antique appraiser's qualifications and signature.
DO NOT ACCEPT AN APPRAISAL IF:

• It is handwritten or unsigned.

• The fee is based on a contingency or upon the value of the property.

• The appropriate "purpose" and "assigned use" are not stated.

• The item is beyond the appraiser's expertise.

• The appraiser is not willing or able to defend it in court (subject to the appraiser's availability and separate fee arrangement).
Katherine Yellen Appraisal Associates, LLC
Antique Appraiser; Certified Member ISA
Ridgefield, CT 06877
 
Phone: (203) 438-9228
Mobile: (203) 241-2830