What can an appraiser do for you in regards to having a home inventory? An appraiser will be able to give you a written value of your current possessions.
This will assist the home inventory company in providing you with an actual or current value of your possessions.
Now I am not saying that everyone needs to have an appraiser come into your home to have this done.
Your best bet to find an appraiser is to ask around.
Call a few and find out their fee schedule.
Do they charge a flat fee per item, most desirable, or do they charge based upon the appraised value of all items, least desirable.
There are different types of appraisers for different items.
There are antique appraisers, who if you have a lot of older items in your home, can give you an idea of what they are worth.
That hutch that your mother or grandmother had and is now in your dinning room could be worth more if you can prove it.
Then there's the jewelry appraisers, who can give you a better value on your jewelry.
Yes, ladies, some of that costume jewelry can be worth more than you think.
Also along with the real jewelry that you have in your jewelry box.
There are many appraisers whom specialize in different areas that what I have just listed here.
The best way to find an appraiser who is reputable is to ask around.
Do you have favorite jeweler or antique dealer? How about an auctioneer? Or maybe one of your neighbors can refer you to someone who has done a good job for them.
The point is do your homework and you will not be let down.