Accurate Estate Appraisals in West Central, NH
Perhaps, your parents have left you their estate. It consists of inheritance with various assorted items from collectibles to furniture to jewelry and clothing. You have no idea what all of this is worth. This is why you need an expert for estate appraisal in Northern New England.
Don't just sell it at a garage sale — at least until you have an assessment from qualified appraisers. Experience is of the utmost importance during the appraisal process. If most of these items are new, the research into value takes a great deal of time, mostly into secondary and auction markets. This takes more time and needs more experience than for another type of appraisal. For an accurate assessment, count on Pearce Appraisers.
We are a husband-and-wife company with more than 60 years of experience in the jewelry business. We assess the items and let you know their Fair Market Value. We think of this as the price a willing buyer would pay.
Appraising Jewelry
Your grandmother's favorite necklace may be worth more than you think. You already know its sentimental value. Now, it's time to find out its Fair Market Value. Turn to Pearce Appraisers for jewelry appraisal services. We put our skill, knowledge, and experience to the test for newer as well as antique jewelry appraisal.
Insurance Replacement & Gemstone Appraisals
We base our charges on how much time it takes to make an appraisal. We work quickly, but this is a time-consuming process that includes note and picture-taking. Generally, the total fee is double the time necessary for photos and vital statics.
When you want a group of items assessed, the appraisal takes more time, for the most part, about one hour total time per item average. We must devote more time to vintage and antique jewelry as well as pieces bought overseas, as it can be difficult to determine the appropriate value in our region.
Count on us to give you a firm estimate with a retainer fee due when we provide that estimate.
Standard Hourly Fee — $160
Your report will be emailed to you in a PDF format To mail a bound, hard copy, please add a flat $25.00
Appraisal Includes — Weight, Size, forensic evaluations & all Contributing factors to its value in the appropriate market.
Your Document Includes — All Limiting Conditions, descriptions, photographs & an Expiration Date
Detailed Report Includes — Provenance, Physical Conditions, & Other Contributions to Value
Estate, Equal Division & Donation
We base our charges on how much time it takes to make an appraisal. We use our standard hourly fee and add in the time it takes to make notes and take pictures. Multiply this by an increased time for notes, federal documents and pictures. Often the amount is 2.4 to 3.5 higher. Outside labs, shipping fees, Repair costs and insurance add to the cost. We pass along those charges and add 10 percent.
The final appraisal shows the value factors of the item's current condition. For the most part, these items are second-hand, which reflects in the secondary market value. To determine the item's tax-deductible value for donation, we research the prevailing market.
Expert Witness Fees and Off Premises Assignments
We are available to serve as your expert witness in court. Please sign our agreement and pay $500 in advance as a retainer. The time it takes to provide this service, including court time, costs $350 per hour plus transportation charges (as determined by the government). This applies to distances more than 15 miles or more from our office. We can make house calls. However that will require an additional staff person for security purposes.