Appraisal Information and Pricing

Appraisals for estate settlement
& Executors

At Hackwith Art Appraisals & Consulting, we have been providing both domestic and international clients with art appraisals, art asset management, and art consulting services since 1985.

Our thorough knowledge of the global, national, and regional art markets, our penchant for creative problem solving, passion for accurate, fact-based research, education and accreditation through the ISA (International Society of Appraisers) help us create appraisal reports that are accepted by any insurance company and in any court of law.

Full appraisals conform to the US government USPAP appraisal guidelines as well as the ISA (International Society of Appraiser) report requirements.

Call at 402.575.7665 to speak with the team at Hackwith Art Appraisals & Consulting today!

Appraisal Services: Artwork Personal Property Household Contents

Estate Settlement for Estate Attorneys & Private Individuals
Divorce Settlement for Divorce Attorneys & Individuals
Purchasing guidance for art Corporations & Private Individuals
Asset Management for Corporations & Individuals
- Art Inventory
- Cataloging
- Existing Collection Curation
- Existing Appraisal Updates
- Conservation Recommendations
Downsizing for Corporations & Individuals: what should I keep?
Charitable Donation
Insurance Purposes
Potential Sale
Curiosity

Art & Personal Property Appraisals Reviews

“Appraisals are for Anyone who desires an organized, digital record of their belongings, and their worth.”

Holly Hackwith

Why an acCredited Appraiser is Important

Education
Training
Experience
Legitimacy
Code of Ethics
Current, Up-to-date Knowledge
Appraisal Standards
Market Trends

ART APPRAISAL FOR
INSURANCE Retail REPLACEMENT

An accredited, professional retail replacement appraisal affirms that:

Item(s) are insured for the correct amount,
Show proof that the property exists or existed,
Prove the properties preexisting conditions in the event of loss, and
Facilitate claim settlement by providing a detailed inventory, description, and itemized replacement cost.

ART APPRAISAL REPORT FOR CHARITABLE DONATIONS

The appraisal determines the fair market value of the donated item(s) at donation date in regional markets.

The Internal Revenue Regulation defines fair market value for donated purposes as, “The price at which property would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither being under any compulsion to buy or sell and both having a reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts”.
In other words, market value is the selling price for property in the open market such as an auction, a garage sale, or to a neighbor over the back fence.

ART APPRAISALS FOR ESTATE DISTRIBUTION

Understanding the current art market and various facets of art values are necessary when making decisions on how to distribute your assets fairly. The appraisal objective is to determine the fair market value of the item(s) at this date in time and within regional markets. It is the price that the property would sell for in the open market.

ART APPRAISALS FOR DIVORCE, BANKRUPTCY, & ASSET MANAGEMENT

Like Estate Settlement, understanding the current art/antiques/collectibles market and various facets of art and home contents values is necessary when valuing and distributing assets fairly for divorce and bankruptcy. The appraisal determines the market value of the item(s) at this date in time and within regional markets. It is the price that the property would sell for in the open market such as at an auction or a garage sale.

CURRENT RATES

Art and Personal Property Appraisals…………….$150.00/hr

(antiques, documents, corporate document archives, historical memorabilia, household contents)

Corporate Art Consulting………….$150/hr or a negotiated set fee

Estate Household Content Appraisal………….quoted per project (Ex. 1 person, 2200 sq. ft. Estate – $4300)

Non-conforming Value Opinion………….$300, opinion valuation, not an appraisal but an abbreviated, informal valuation

Appraisal Research & Report Fees………….$150.00/hr (on average 3 hrs per item )

Travel time cost………….$75 trip charge + $75 per hour travel charge after 1^st hour

Nationwide travel………….travel cost & lodging + per diem

Payment Terms:

50% deposit is required upon contract signing.
Balance is due before the digital delivery of the report.

Hard Copy Report Charge:
Report hard copies available at cost + shipping.

For Special Circumstances:

Lodging…………. Current Rates
Court Testimony/Attendance Fee, 4 hour minimum…$1500.00 four hours + expenses/ $3000.00 per day + expenses
Trial preparation and testimony…………. $300.00/hr

The cost of an appraisal includes the expertise and time needed to thoroughly:

Inspect, measure, and photograph
Research and analyze the data
Identify and research the appropriate marketplace
Present an unbiased independent conclusion of value in a written report.