Decision guide
A free screening, standard online appraisal, insurance assignment, donation or tax case, and local onsite appraisal do different jobs. Start with who will use the result, which value premise applies, what evidence can be reviewed, and whether the recipient requires a specific inspection method or signer qualification.
Free screening is preliminary research context, not a signed conclusion of value. A Standard Appraisal starts at $59 and can fit personal records, inherited objects, resale planning, collection decisions, or general documentation when the object can be reviewed adequately from photos and records.
The insurance path starts at $99 and uses replacement-value context for scheduling, renewal, underwriting, or claim conversations. Ask the insurer which value basis, effective date, inspection method, report format, and signer qualification it requires before ordering.
Donation or tax support starts at $399 and requires assignment review. Intended use, property type, contribution value, relevant dates, inspection needs, report content, and signer relationship can affect the appropriate path. The current service is not represented as a federal qualified appraisal.
Choose a local or onsite provider when physical inspection, testing, installation context, attendance, a specific specialty, or a recipient-designated professional is required. Directory listings are alternatives, not Appraisily employees or endorsements; verify qualifications and engagement terms directly.
This page gives search engines and visitors the same practical orientation: what the route is for, what evidence matters, and which next step best matches the appraisal decision.
Use the page to decide whether the object needs a signed appraisal report, a first-pass screener, a resource checklist, or direct support before ordering.
Clear photos, dimensions, marks, provenance notes, condition details, and the intended use case help the reviewer choose stronger comparables and write a clearer report.
When formal documentation matters, the order should connect the object evidence, the value premise, the selected comparables, and any assumptions or limits in one shareable deliverable.
