Appraisal method
Maintained by Appraisily appraisal operations and last reviewed July 15, 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.
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.
