What you should know before choosing a Personal Property Appraiser....
Because Personal Property Appraisers are not licensed by the state, it is important that you carefully screen the appraiser that will work for you. There are many personal property appraisers that have no professional education. A professional appraiser will be educated in methodology as well as the connoisseurship of antiques and personal property. Additionally, professional appraisers are held to a code of ethics and standards of conduct. Reports are researched and written utilizing strict guidelines.
Both Ms. Boze and Ms. Barlowe have passed the rigorous Core Course Curriculum on Appraisal Methodology from the American Society of Appraisers at George Washington University as well as the Ethics and USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) exams. They also keep up with the latest information in the antiques and appraisal world by attending continuing education courses and antiques symposiums.
