"Don't
All Appraisers Have Similar Qualifications?"
No. Currently, few states require any licensing of personal property appraisers. There are many self-acclaimed appraisers
who have not completed any professional education or testing.
"Do You Belong To An Appraisal Society That Tests its Members?"
Yes,
our appraisers have been trained tested and accredited by ISA. There are many appraisal organizations, but only a few require
members to take courses and pass tests before being admitted as "accredited" or “certified” members.
Membership in an appraisal association is important because it shows
that the appraiser is involved with the profession, has peer recognition, has access to updated information, and is subject
to a code of ethics and conduct.
"What
Are Your Qualifications To Appraise My Property?"
ISA Qualified Appraisers:
- Have formal education in appraisal theory, principles, procedures, ethics, and law.
- Are up to date on the latest
appraisal standards.
- Participate
in continuing education and have been trained and tested to ensure their competence.
- Are specialists in the type
of property you want appraised and have the expertise to know how to value it correctly.
"How Will You Handle Items Which May Be Outside Your Area of Expertise?"
No appraiser should claim
expertise in everything. A good appraiser knows his or her limits. The Art Appraisal Firm recognizes many areas of art
appraisal specialty knowledge. Mrs. Rosenberg's expertise is in 19th and early 20th Century American and European
Paintings. Our firm also employs a wide variety of expert art consultants and art historians. Some of these
specialties include: Americana, Nautical, Native American, and Spanish American Art, as well as Old Master
and Japanese Wood Block Prints. If there is any question regarding the authenticity or value of your art work, we will discuss
this with you before calling in a specialist. 
