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Appraisily research · observed July 15, 2026

Most appraiser directory records stay unpublished until their public evidence contract passes

Appraisily audited all 1,916 provider records in its generated art and antique directory snapshots. The contract allowed 491 limited public profiles and suppressed 1,425 records: 74.4% of the audited inventory. “Limited” means a bounded set of source-backed fields may be shown; it does not mean the provider is employed, endorsed, credential verified, or provider claimed.

Antique directory cohort

The antique snapshot contained 1,057 provider records. The contract allowed 276 limited profiles and suppressed 781 records; the generated public index contained 276 entries and the contract reported zero failures.

  • 1,057 audited profiles
  • 276 limited public profiles
  • 781 suppressed records
  • 33 location links

Art directory cohort

The art snapshot contained 859 provider records. The contract allowed 215 limited profiles and suppressed 644 records; the generated public index contained 215 entries and the contract reported zero failures.

  • 859 audited profiles
  • 215 limited public profiles
  • 644 suppressed records
  • 78 location links

What the trust states mean

Listed, source checked, credential verified, and provider claimed are separate assertions. A source-checked record only says the cited public source supported the displayed field on the checked date. It does not verify a credential unless the issuing body was checked, and it does not show that the provider claimed or approved the listing.

  • Listed: appears under the bounded directory contract
  • Source checked: public source supported displayed facts
  • Credential verified: issuing-body evidence checked separately
  • Provider claimed: provider controls or confirmed the profile

Method and limitations

The stored checker evaluates publication state, source fields, trust-label parity, index membership, and suppression behavior across both full snapshots. It does not establish that every provider is qualified or unqualified, and third-party sources may change after the observation date.

  • Author: Appraisily SEO and Data Operations
  • Required reviewer: directory data owner — pending
  • Reproduce from the stored checker outputs
  • Refresh when source snapshots or trust rules change

How to use this page before ordering

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.

Limited is not an endorsement

A limited profile may show source-backed fields. It is not employment, credential verification, or a provider-claimed listing.

Suppressed is not a quality insult

A withheld record means the public evidence contract failed. It is not proof that the appraiser is unqualified.

Choose online or local next

Use the directories when an object needs an in-person visit. Use a signed Appraisily report when photos and records are enough.

Questions people ask

Why are most appraiser directory records unpublished?

On the July 15, 2026 audit, 1,425 of 1,916 provider records were suppressed because they did not pass the public evidence contract. Suppression means the listing contract was not met, not that the provider is unqualified.

What does a limited directory profile mean?

Limited means a bounded set of source-backed fields may be shown. It does not mean the provider is employed, endorsed, credential verified, or that the provider claimed the listing.

Is source-checked the same as credential verified?

No. Source-checked only says the cited public source supported the displayed field on the checked date. Credential verified requires separate issuing-body evidence. Provider claimed means the provider controls or confirmed the profile.

Does a directory listing mean Appraisily endorses that appraiser?

No. Directory listings are alternatives for local or onsite work, not Appraisily employees or endorsements. Verify qualifications and engagement terms directly with the provider.

How do I find a local art or antique appraiser?

Use the art or antique directory when you need an in-person visit. Use Appraisily online appraisal when photos and records are enough for a signed remote report. Compare paths on /choose-appraisal-path.

Can I download the audit numbers?

Yes. The CSV and JSON on this page reproduce the July 15, 2026 checker outputs. Required reviewer: directory data owner — pending. Refresh when source snapshots or trust rules change.