Who appraises the items?
There are no state-mandated licensing, education, or qualification requirements for personal property appraisers, so you should interview the individual appraiser or review his or her professional profile before making a selection. The appraiser you use should have experience in his/her area of specialization, and should have training in the theory and principles of online appraising. Membership in the AOA helps ensure that the appraiser is a professional in good standing, has at least three years of appraisal or market-related experience within the area of specialization, will abide by a Code of Ethics, and will prepare appraisal reports in accordance with a recognized standard.
