Real and Personal Issues
Enjoy a brief glossary to enhance appraisal expertise, diving into personal and real property, personalty, valuation vs. evaluation, and more.
The Appraiser's NotebookEnjoy a brief glossary to enhance appraisal expertise, diving into personal and real property, personalty, valuation vs. evaluation, and more.
The Appraiser's NotebookAre appraisers liable to third parties? It depends on the state. Here’s what important to know.
The Appraiser's NotebookMarket activity is driven by supply and demand, which fluctuate but eventually balance out. Gemologist-appraisers must understand the principles and how they affect prices.
The Appraiser's NotebookEffective date, date of inspection, date of incident—appraisals can have numerous dates. But knowing the differences and when to use them can make all the difference.
The Appraiser's NotebookNot every provenance may be marketable. Here’s what appraisers should know about provenance and how it affects value.
The Appraiser's NotebookWhether they seek it out or not, an appraiser testifying as an expert witness is likely. Here are a few things to expect and help prepare.
The Appraiser's NotebookIf a gemologist-appraiser is caught up in litigation involving an appraisal, they will experience several mandatory legal process steps.
The Appraiser's NotebookThe final of a two-part series looks at the state laws that exist surrounding the sales of ivory. For the first part, revisit GemGuide’s November/December 2023 issue.
The Appraiser's NotebookThe first of a two-part series looks at the important factors in defining ivory and the international and U.S. federal laws surrounding the import and export of ivory.
The Appraiser's NotebookHow long should a gemologist-appraiser’s notes be kept? GemGuide dives into legal examples of preservation length as well as ownership and storage guidelines.
The Appraiser's Notebook