Appraisal Reports 101 | Fee Overview
Written Appraisals
Objectives: Insurance Needs (claims, coverage), Legal Purposes, Charitable Donations, Compliance, Tax Purposes, Business Property Valuations
Onsite Consultation Fee Includes: the initial call, travel up to 30 miles round-trip from Raleigh to the inspection site, primary inspection of items to be appraised as confirmed in the scope of work agreement (whether onsite or virtual), appraised item measurements, digital photography, UV light analysis where applicable, market analysis, and off-site research
- Onsite inspection fees billed hourly, daily, or at contract based rates
- 2-hour minimum applies
- Onsite inspection fees payable prior to the date of inspection
- All terms and fees are outlined in a written contract, signed by each party
- 3rd party experts, authenticators, or consultants, when necessary
- Travel in excess of 30 miles round-trip from our main site; billed at the business standard mileage rate for North Carolina
- Per diem for multi-day assignments and out-of-state travel
- Multiple onsite inspections, additional consultations
- Final report delivery - fees payable prior to the time of delivery
- Publication fees for bound reports
- Express mail delivery fees
- Commercial photography
- Additional reports for interested parties
Note: Fees will be defined during the initial call. Completed appraisal reports are typically emailed as a .PDF
NTE bids available for educational institutions, corporations, non-profits, and government entities.
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Verbal Appraisals
Objectives: Value Knowledge, Resale Estimates, Downsize Decision-making tool, Pre-Sale Walk-through* for estate sales and/or direct sales
Initial Fee Includes: the initial call, round-trip travel of up to 30 miles round-trip from our main site to the inspection site, the primary inspection of items to be verbally appraised as confirmed in the assignment agreement, appraised item measurements, UV light analysis when applicable, market analysis, general off-site data research, verbal delivery of the final report.
- Onsite inspection fees are billed hourly, daily, or at contract rates
- 2-hour minimum applies
- Onsite inspection fees payable prior to inspection
- All terms and fees will be outlined in a written contract, signed by each party
- 3rd party experts, authenticators, or consultants, when necessary
- Consultations beyond the original agreement terms
- Onsite location travel in excess of 30 miles round-trip from our main site
- Group Presentations: clubs, civic organizations, commercial, government, institutional, or non-profit organization consultations incur custom event pricing
- Additional consultations beyond the initial assignment agreement terms
- Final report delivery fees payable prior to report delivery and/or verbal analysis
Note: All fees will be discussed as the scope of any assignment is defined during the initial call.
General Consultation
Objective: Determine if an appraisal is warranted, market overviews, broad estimates
- A high-level discussion of up to 30 or 60-minutes by phone or Zoom
- Sales volume and price ranges from the past year
- An overview of venues for donation
- An overview of various resale markets
*Subject to item acceptance; client agrees to having read and accepted site terms and conditions prior to purchase. Orders subject to cancellation. Not all items will qualify. No written report will be provided in a verbal appraisal appointment.
How and Where to Sell Consultation**
Purpose: Considering the sale or donation of fine art, collectibles, or inherited property? Is an appraisal really needed?
Learn about your options and general responsibilities with a consultation before making any major decisions.
Includes:
- 30 or 60-minute consultation via phone or Zoom
- An overview of how the valuation process works
- The importance of appraiser qualifications
- An overview of the right venues for resale or auction
- Charitable donations overview