Frances Zeman, Accredited Senior Appraiser of the American Society of Appraisers, reminds us in this important one page primer of the importance of being able to document the value of what one owns. Ms. Zeman encourages collectors to consider themselves as custodians for the property they own, and shares several good ideas on how to do so effectively. Armed with a close understanding of the pitfalls awaiting those who fail to plan, Ms. Zeman can provide you or your clients a better understanding of the appraisal process. Ms. Zeman concludes her article by reminding collectors of the dangers of subscribing to the adage “what you don’t know won’t hurt you.”
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