Personal Property, Fine Art and  Antiques Appraisers

Appraisal Services

Montgomery Appraisal Group provides professional appraisals of personal property for the following purposes:

 

  • Estate Planning and Estate Settlement
  • Charitable Donation (IRS-compliant appraisals for non-cash contributions)
  • Insurance Coverage and Loss/Damage Claims
  • Resale and Fair Market Value Determinations
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All appraisal reports are prepared in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and the ethical guidelines of the International Society of Appraisers.

 


Consulting & Additional Services

  • Consultation for downsizing and collection management
  • Assistance with equitable distribution of personal property
  • Expert witness services and court testimony, when required
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Our Appraisal Reports

 

Each appraisal report is carefully prepared to provide clear, well-supported, and defensible conclusions of value.

Reports include:

 

  • A defined intended use and purpose of the appraisal
  • Relevant market research and supporting data
  • Detailed object descriptions, appropriate to value and significance
  • A clearly reasoned valuation analysis and conclusion
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Every assignment is unique. Our reports are designed to be comprehensive, logical, and understandable to clients, attorneys, accountants, and the Internal Revenue Service when applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is a personal property appraisal?
A professional, documented opinion of value prepared in accordance with recognized appraisal standards.

 

Are your appraisals IRS-compliant?
Yes. Appraisals for charitable donation and estate purposes are prepared in conformity with USPAP and IRS requirements.

 

What types of property do you appraise?
Fine art, antiques, residential contents, and personal collections.

 

How are fees determined?
Fees are based on time and complexity—not on the value of the property.

 

Do I need to bring items to you?
No. Appraisals are typically conducted on-site, depending on the scope of the assignment.

 

Request an Appraisal
 (301) 879-3204

info@montgomeryappraisalgroup.com

 

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