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What should you expect from an appraisal?
Patricia H. Atwood ASA, principal of Timely Antique Appraisals LLC says that the goal of an appraisal is to help people document the value of objects in their homes or businesses.
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| Patricia H. Atwood, ASA, Accredited Senior Appraiser |
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Services of Timely Antique Appraisals LLC
Qualified, written appraisals that comply both with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and with the standards of the American Society of Appraisers. In the greater Chicago area: consulting and practical help for executors and trust officers related to the disposition of personal property. Nationwide: support services for museums and specialty collectors. I also help clients find qualified appraisers for unusual items.
Expertise
Antique clocks; office contents; residential contents; antiques and decorative arts.
Ethics and Confidentiality
My business is helping people document the value of objects by offering confidential, unbiased, independent reports and advice. In keeping with strict ethical guidelines about conflict of interest, I am not a dealer or auctioneer and do not buy or sell. I also do not accept "finder's fees" from auction houses or dealers.
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For information about The American Society of Appraisers, including information about the accreditation process, please click on the logo above or go to www.appraisers.org.
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