Appraisal
Selling real and personal property using the auction method of marketing is an excellent way to determine fair market value. However, there are those times when selling an item to determine its fair market value is either undesirable, or just not possible.
For those times, a Graduate Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA) can help. Hostetter Auctioneers has several appraisers on staff who have earned the prestigious GPPA designation. All are ready and qualified to assist you with you valuation needs.
By completing the GPPA program, our appraisers have received specific instruction in the following disciplines:
- Responsibilities of the appraiser to the client
- The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) guidelines
- How to conduct a complete and appropriate appraisal
- The various factors that affect the value of appraised items
- Industry trends, identification, valuation and methodology
- Comparable sale research
- Determining condition, identifying marks and other factors
- Appraisal reporting format standards
- Personal property, antiques, machinery, equipment, farm, and construction equipment
- The Appraiser as an Expert Witness
In summary, when you choose Hostetter Auctioneers, you can have confidence that your appraisal will be completed using the highest industry standards. Call Hostetter Auctioneers today for your appraisal needs at (724)847-1887, or Toll-Free at (800)875-2437.
