A Fine Art expert and team member of Blades Appraisals, I am an ISA Accredited Member, International Society of Appraisers, and an ASA Candidate, Appraiser Association of America. All appraisal reports adhere to USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices) to ensure ethical, unbiased, accurate, and consistent valuations.

Our knowledgeable team provides personal property appraisals for fine art, antiques, china, crystal/silverware, rare books, firearms, items of historical and/or cultural significance, furniture, collectibles/collections, residential contents, and decorative art pieces. Blades also provides appraisal support for IRS forms 706 (estate tax return), 709 (gift tax reporting), and 8283 (non-cash charitable donation) submissions, and are experienced in dealing with the additional scrutiny for single item values in excess of $50,000.00, which go to a special IRS committee.

Our appraisal reports follow a specific methodology, but the first question we ask is: “How will this appraisal be used?” We will uncover the framework that determines how the valuation should be performed, defended, and used. It determines the type of appraisal, methodology, the level of support required, the market(s) we analyze, and the defensibility of the value.” “Because a valuation isn’t just a number and information—it’s something that has to stand up to scrutiny.”

We pride ourselves on what sets us apart: “Our Quality Control Process.” Before delivery, every appraisal is reviewed by a team of two to three experienced specialists. This vital step is designed to eliminate inconsistencies, bring additional qualified viewpoints to ensure accuracy, and defensibility before the report ever reaches the client.”

We provide online valuations and in-person consultations in your home or business location, both in Texas and internationally.

Types of Appraisal reports we provide

• Estate and Trust Planning

• Insurance Casualty Loss and Claims

• Divorce/Equitable Distribution

• Bankruptcy

• Casualty Loss

• IRS Non-cash Charitable Contribution

• IRS Federal Estate Tax Appraisal

• Family Division

• Litigation/Expert Witness

Types of ‘Certified’ Appraisals

Restricted Appraisal Reports:

An abbreviated, cost-effective option for ‘most commonly’ a single client who does not need a detailed analysis, offering limited explanations. It is typically faster, but not for third-party use.

Best for internal use, quick consultations, or personal knowledge, where the user is already familiar with the property.

Appraisal Reports:

Provides detailed, summarized, comprehensive information suitable for third parties, often featuring full comparable write-ups and analysis.

Used for insurance claims, litigation, or when a detailed, defensible, and thorough analysis is required.

Oral Reports:

A preliminary verbal or narrative report is appropriate for quick decisions, but it must be accompanied by a signed certification and detailed documentation of the conversation in the appraiser's work-file.

Used for instant, preliminary value assessments where a written document is not immediately needed.