Appraisal method
Maintained by Appraisily appraisal operations and last reviewed October 25, 2026, this methodology explains how object evidence, condition, provenance, attribution confidence, comparable sales, intended use, human reconciliation, and assignment limits shape a signed appraisal report.
The object is identified before value is assigned. Marks, labels, materials, measurements, condition, and provenance can all change the relevant market.
Replacement value, fair market value, resale context, and estate documentation are related but not interchangeable.
A reviewer weighs object similarity, date, medium, dimensions, condition, attribution confidence, sale venue, and intended use. The completed report identifies its reviewer and signer and states the value premise, effective date, assumptions, and limiting conditions.
When relevant records are available, we record the object description, maker or attribution, sale venue and date, currency, recorded price, fees when available, and the similarities that make each record relevant. A realized sale result is different from a dealer asking price, an unsold listing, or an auction estimate. One record does not establish value, and published results may omit fees, taxes, condition details, or later corrections; the report states what is known and the limits of the evidence.
Verification can confirm only that the supplied report or reference matches an Appraisily issuance record. It is not a separate guarantee of authenticity or value, does not expand the report's stated intended use, and does not guarantee acceptance by a recipient. Verification tokens and personal or private reports are not intended for search indexing; public sample reports are available separately.
Material new evidence, report errors, and recipient questions can trigger review. When photographs cannot support a reliable conclusion, or a recipient requires physical examination, the assignment should move to onsite inspection, testing, another specialist, or a declined scope.
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.