APPRAISALS

The Perfect Thing, Inc. offers Personal Property Appraisals for many functions.
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Judith Martin is a Certified Appraiser of Personal Property through the International Society of Appraisers, the largest personal property appraisal association in the country. She is a past President of the Board of Directors for the ISA. She is the past Appraisal Studies Committee Chairman as well as the lead instructor for the CORE course in Appraisal Theory and a co-writer of the student manual. Kate Martin is an Accredited Appraiser of Personal Property and a member of the International Society of Appraisers
Both women are generalist appraisers with a broad range of specialties.  Judith is also an Accredited Fine Art Appraiser having fulfilled the ISA Fine Art requirements.   There is not a GIA gemologist on staff, but one can be recommended if needed.

There is a fee for appraisal services, whether it be hourly or by contracted agreement. Please contact The Perfect Thing, Inc. for fee structure and availability. The ladies can also conduct a verbal approximation of value for those not needing a formal written appraisal.

Functions:
  • Estate Tax Liability
  • Selling/Buying
  • Insurance
  • Equitable Distribution
  • Casualty Claims
  • Collateral
  • Divorce
  • Bankruptcy

Contact us at (630) 665-5200 for more information about appraisals.
Why Personal Property Appraisals are Important 
"Sizing Up the Value Of an Art Collection" by Mark Stein