Alice Karle Appraisals
Virtual Appraisals
Alice Karle Appraisals
Fine Art & Decorative Art
Estate Appraisers
Insurance Appraisers
Donation Appraisers
1 805 682-2234
Consultation
Virtual Appraisals of Fine Art, Decorative Art, Jewelry, and Personal Property are offered by Alice Karle Appraisals. Our Written Appraisals are objective and independent and can be used for Estate Appraisals, Insurance Appraisals, and Charitable Donation Appraisals of Personal Property. Limited Appraisals are also available when personal knowledge is the main goal.
For Virtual Appraisals we all need to work together. Here are the steps.
- Contact us for a free initial consultation
- Hire us to perform your fee based appraisal
- Fill in the Interactive Inventory Sheets
- Photograph following our Guide
- Upload Photographs & Inventory Sheets
- We will take it from there
Photography
After we are hired to appraise your property, you will be provided clear instructions and useful tips for the best quality photography. You will also be sent Interactive Inventory Forms. High quality photographs are important, since the appraiser will not physically inspect the property. While clients may have already taken some photographs before contacting us, it is best to follow our photography guidelines for the photographs to be used in the appraisal.
Services
The Appraisal Foundation has issued guidelines for Virtual Appraisal. While physical inspection is preferred it has never been a requirement of the Appraisal Foundation. What matters most is that your property is appraised in a credible way, regardless of whether the property was inspected in person or remotely.
Written Appraisals for Trust & Estate, Insurance, and Charitable Donation are written documents that will include your photographs in the report. They meet the Appraisal Standards published by the Appraisal Foundation. Written reports are used when third parties need to rely on them, such as your insurance company, trust officers, attorneys, or the IRS.
Limited Appraisals are used when personal knowledge is the goal. Limited Appraisals meet the same Appraisal Standards, but are usually verbally communicated to the client. Limited Appraisals are often used to evaluate items for possible sale, or to decide when additional appraisal services are advisable for Estate Appraisals, Insurance Appraisals, or Charitable Donation Appraisals.
For example, a Limited Appraisal can be used to determine if a Charitable Donation is over the limit of $5,000 that the IRS uses to determine if a Written Appraisal Report is required.
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