Trusted. Experienced. Knowledgeable.
Professional Appraisals with Discretion
Providing professional appraisals and advisory services for all categories of tangible personal property, from single high value items to the entire contents of homes and institutional collections. We work with individuals, families, trustees, foundations, organizations, attorneys, financial and other fiduciary professionals. Our home base is in the San Francisco Bay Area, though we travel and work nationwide.
Preparing Fair Market Value, Marketable Cash Value and Retail Replacement Value appraisal reports, as well as offering inventory and sales advisory services, based on your specific needs.
Certified by the Appraisers Association of America, the premier national association of tangible personal property appraisers of fine and decorative arts. We are insured and USPAP compliant.
Types of Appraisals We Offer:
ESTATE APPRAISALS
for IRS or planning
RETAIL REPLACEMENT VALUE
for scheduled insurance coverage
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
to divide tangible personal property fairly
NON-CASH CHARITABLE DONATION
with completed 8283 tax form
Sacha Q Grippando, GG, AAA and Rachel Goodenow, AAA, principals, have over 50 years combined appraisal and valuation experience. Our reports are professionally documented, rigorously researched and thoroughly illustrated. Our process is highly efficient, always discreet, in full recognition that every project is unique, and often involves working with people in sensitive or difficult life transitions.