Perhaps the most important aspect of my appraising career it taking the pulse of the culture in which I live. This is done just by living and taking note of what I see. Though I wouldn’t call myself a dog aficionado, I have some dog buddies and we are always happy to see each other….
A few months ago I was contacted by the North Grenville Historical Society, asking if I would be willing to perform on-site valuations for their members. Of course I agreed. It would be a great way to meet the local Historical Society, get a chance to see unusual items, and further spread the word about…
Once upon a time, in a land far far away, a young railway engineer came across a poker table. Made in the Arts & Crafts / Mission style popular at the time, of dark-stained quarter-sawn oak, its 36″ round surface had interesting blunted-diamond finials on the legs and a few surprises lurking in the compartments…
Here are six reasons why realtors should consider having a personal property appraiser on their team. A well-meaning friend or relative is unlikely to have the specific suite of skills that an accredited appraiser will bring to the table. In brief: 1) An accredited appraiser can help the family decide where to begin with the…
We are all familiar with the expression, ‘One man’s trash is another man’s treasure’. It really doesn’t get any more complicated than that. People discard things, and they may be just what someone else was looking for. Over the last several months I have posted about items and experiences I have encountered as an appraiser….
‘Who needs a personal property appraisal?’ is a question I hear all too often. Hopefully this post will help answer that question. And that’s all for this post. Have a good weekend.