For an estate
An executor may need a written inventory of a collection or individual values for household belongings. Bring any instructions from the estate’s attorney, including the date the values should reflect.
WHY YOU NEED A VALUE
The purpose shapes the appraisal.
For insurance
Before arranging a report for jewelry, art or other personal property, ask your insurer what documentation it accepts. A replacement value and a potential resale price can be quite different.
For a possible sale
If you’re deciding whether to sell, an auction consultation may answer your question without a formal report. An auction estimate is a guide; the winning bid depends on the buyers who participate.
BEFORE WE TALK
Start with the item and its story.
Tell us where the belongings are located in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach or elsewhere in Hampton Roads. For an individual piece, describe its condition and include any maker’s mark, signature or serial number. For a houseful of belongings, an overview is enough to begin.
If you have a purchase receipt, a prior appraisal or photographs, keep them with your records. You don’t need to move or clean the items before contacting us.
LET’S MAKE A PLAN
Tell us what you need valued.
A short description of the belongings and the reason for your request are enough to start.