The Front Porch Appraisal Services

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The Front Porch Appraisals can help you establish real values for your pieces. Whether it is a work of art, a classic car, or entire properties, an appraisal will give you the knowledge and control of knowing exactly what your item is worth.

Below are some examples of pieces Julianne Kane has appraised recently with astonishing results.

Antique Cars

This 1967 Plymouth GTX, in mint condition, has been beautifully restored. The two-door, hard top is complete with chrome details and has a 440 engine. The owner purchased the car in 2007 for $25,000, and after the purchase had it appraised by the Front Porch Appraisal Services. Its value is worth $52,000.

Estate Sales

Before you pack up your personal property for moving, it's best to have an updated appraisal. If any damage is incurred during the move and you do not have an updated value of your keepsakes, your insurance may only cover the value based on the old appraisal.

Recently a family hired The Front Porch Appraisal Service to conduct an estate appraisal in preparation for their move. The above tea set was first appraised 20 years ago. Julianne Kane reappraised this beautiful piece recently and valued it at $45,000.

Additionally Julianne appraised the above oil painting by Gardner Symons which was assessed at $40,000.

Overall the entire lot of items appraised more than doubled since the original appraisal.

Division of Assets

The Front Porch Appraisal Services is often called to value personal property during instances that call for a division of assets such as divorce, or professional partnership separations.

The above Thomas Connolly painting was part of lot of items Julianne Kane appraised for a divorce settlement. The painting was valued at $2,000.

Insurance

The Front Porch Appraisal Services was tasked with appraising an entire collection of rare antique napkin rings. The collector purchased much of her collection overseas and wanted to insure the items in the US. This pair of English Hallmark Silver napkin rings, dating from the late 19th century, was valued at $500.