A Personal Property Appraisal is an Opinion of Value, set forth by a qualified and experienced appraiser, based upon research into what comparable items have recently sold for, in current and comparable markets.

Whether you are seeking a Personal Property Appraisal for legal purposes, personal reasons, or just to learn what something may be worth, Michael Ivankovich Appraisals can probably help. As a licensed & bonded Auctioneer, professional Appraiser, published Author, and experienced Antiques Dealer, Michael Ivankovich Appraisals offers more than 35 years of Personal Property valuation experience.

We also offer a wide variety of appraisal services designed to help you understand what your personal property may be worth in today's rapidly changing market.

• USPAP-compliant Appraisals on Single Items or Entire Households or Estates
• In-Home Verbal Walk-Through Valuations
• On-Line Appraisals
• Appraisals of Collections or Specialty Items

People need appraisals for a wide variety of reasons. We can offer appraisal services for any of these needs:

Estate Appraisals Insurance and Insurance Claim Appraisals Inheritance Tax Appraisals Divorce Appraisals Equitable Distribution Appraisals Non-Cash Charitable Donation Appraisals Gift Tax Appraisals Net Worth Assessment Appraisal General Interest & Curiosity Appraisals Appraisals on Antiques, Collectibles and Household Items Art & Print Appraisals Same-Day Valuations for Attorneys & Executor

Sometimes you find yourself dealing with an estate or personal property situation where you are uncertain whether there is sufficient value to warrant the expense of a complete appraisal. For these situations we offer Preliminary Narrative Appraisals which can be especially helpful for Attorneys, Banks, Executors and Fiduciaries. With a Preliminary Narrative Appraisal we can personally inspect the estate or personal property situation and provide a quick, low cost written opinion of value in order to help our clients decide whether a more detailed USPAP Appraisal is warranted.

More specifically, we can personally inspect the personal property and issue a written narrative report which provides:

• A general situation overview.
• A narrative breakdown of various personal property categories such as furniture, art, glassware, jewelry, personal items, vehicles, etc.
• Identification of items that may have above-average value.
• Vehicle specifics (VIN, mileage, condition, etc).
• A Valuation Summary Total which provides a ballpark range of value of what we saw.
• Asset disposition suggestions and recommendations.
• Digital images, where appropriate or upon request.
• This narrative will adhere to USPAP guidelines and protocol.

When our schedule permits, we can often offer same day service.

Michael Ivankovich offers 35+ years of experience in the personal property field, and offers a unique background unparalleled in the field.

• Graduate Personal Property Appraiser (1 of only 236 GPPA's in the U.S.)
• Master Personal Property Appraiser (1 of only 60 MPPA's in the U.S.)
• USPAP-compliant Appraiser (Uniform Standards, Professional Appraisal Practices)
• Professional Licensed and Bonded Pennsylvania Auctioneer for nearly 20 years, #AU-003494-L
• Named Pennsylvania's Auctioneer of the Year in 2004.
• 35+ years Antiques Dealer experience.
• Author of 20 published books, and numerous Antiques-related articles.
• Consultant, Lecturer, and Public Speaker.

Complimentary 2-Part Column on Value

Values are constantly changing in the world of antiques & collectiblews, but what does "value" really mean? Value is an imprecise term that can mean different things to different people, especially in today's changing marketplace. You are welcome to print out a 2-part column (in pdf format) that was recently published by Michael Ivankovich.

"Understanding Value...What's It Really Worth?" (Part I)

"Understanding Value...Appraisal Values" (Part II)