Contact
CONTACT FORM
Appraisers Association of America – AAA www.appraisersassoc.org 212-889-5404
American Society of Appraisers – ASA www.appraisers.org 800-272-8258
International Society of Appraisers – ISA www.isa-appraisers.org 206-241-0359
Matters that you should consider include the following: expertise, credentials, written contract, signed statement of disinterest, appraisal documentation, type of value (fair market, replacement), fee and whether the appraiser has liability insurance. With respect to the appraisal fee, most appraisers charge based on hourly rates. For federal tax purposes, it is not legal for the appraisal fee to be based on a percentage of the overall value of the item or items. A feasibility assessment may be requested of the appraiser to determine whether an appraisal is warranted. In the case of charitable contributions, the cost of an appraisal might be tax-deductible; contact your tax advisor.