D.G.W. Appraisal Service operates independently of D.G.W. Auctioneers, Inc. Our function is to provide our Clients with accurate, unbiased third-party valuations specific to their intended use, whether for estate, insurance, marital dissolution, donation, cost allocation, resale or liquidation purposes.

Our qualified appraisers are experienced with the valuation of all types of personal property from fine art and antiques to technical equipment and business machinery.

As professionals, they understand the value definitions, methodologies and appropriate markets applicable to each appraisal assignment.

Our appraisers hold memberships in nationally recognized professional appraisal associations and adhere to the ethical principles and procedures prescribed by the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

Business Valuations

D.G.W. Appraisal Service offers a complete business valuation service including financial statement analysis, goodwill calculations and due diligence. These services are preformed by a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Value Analyst.

Our CPA-CVA (Certified Public Accountant-Certified Value Analyst) is qualified in business valuations and experienced in the tangible and intangible aspects of the worth of a business including financial statement analysis, due diligence and goodwill calculations. Valuations are preformed in accordance with principals of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (A.I.C.P.A.).

D.G.W. Appraisal Services

An appraisal is an unbiased opinion of value of an identified property as of a specific date. It begins with a consultation, usually by telephone to understand the client’s intended use of the report. The use of the appraisal report determines the appropriate value being sought.

After physical inspection and evaluation of the property, appropriate markets are researched. The document is then prepared containing a thorough inventory of the property, complete with photographs, which describes the value conclusions drawn from the market analysis.

Personal property appraisals are conducted for estate tax, probate, insurance purposes, equitable distribution, charitable contributions, marital and business dissolutions, lease buy-outs, cost allocation, resale and liquidation.

D.G.W. Appraisal Service operates independently from D.G.W. Auctioneers. Our intent is to provide our clients with accurate unbiased third-party valuations specific to their need.

Our appraisers hold memberships in nationally recognized professional appraisal associations and adhere to the ethical principles and procedures prescribed by the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

USPAP as promulgated by the Appraisal Foundation is recognized by the U.S. Congress as a source for the development of appraisal standards and qualifications.

It is very important that a client employ an appraiser who understands the appropriate approaches to value, as well as the potential consequences if the appraisal is conducted incorrectly; ie, under insuring or over payment of premiums; excessive tax payment or penalties; interest charges; legal and accounting fees or other costly repercussions.