Every client of Foss Appraisal Service has different appraisal needs, and each Certified Personal Property Appraisal Report created by Foss Appraisal Service is created to conform to the client's needs.

Downsizing-
There comes a time in many peoples lives when it makes sense to move out of your family home and into a smaller home. Foss Appraisal Service will work with you or your family to determine which items make the most sense to sell and which items are best kept in the family. This process does not always include the cost of an appraisal. A Foss Specialist can provide a verbal estimate on most things in the home and give you a variety of customized options to consider while making this important decision. Contact us now.

Estate Tax-
As the executor or personal representative for a loved ones estate, you can be overwhelmed by the prospect of handling all of the different aspects of the job. Foss Appraisal Service has worked on thousands of estates and can be of assistance when dealing with the personal property. From helping determine if an appraisal is neccessary to assisting with the valuation and distribution of the personal property, working with Foss Appraisal Service will make your job easier. Contact us now.

Jewelry-
Can you be positive that the jewelry you own is properly covered? The experts at Foss Appraisal Service are graduates of the Gemological Institute of America and specially trained to accurately assess the value of antique as well as contemporary jewelry and loose stones. Contact us now.

Insurance-
Many basic home-owner's insurance policy do no properly address the value of the items you treasure most. If a claim must be made to an insurance company, they will require proof of value to be established prior to the damage or loss. Even the most comprehensive policy does the individual no good if the replacement cost of the property has not been determined. Contact us now.

Divorce-
If you find yourself in a battle of assets while settling a divorce, a Certified Personal Property Appraisal Report can assist the attorneys with an equitable dispersal of the parties' property. Contact us now.

Used Building Materials
If you are considering renovating your home you should consider salvaging any of the re-useable materials during the remodel or deconstruction. Foss Appraisal Service is one of the few appraisers in the Puget Sound qualified under IRS code to evaluate the fair market value of used building materials for donation to a not-for-profit firm such as Habitat for Humanity, Earthcorps, Historic Seattle, New World Villages or The Re-Store. After you choose which organization to support contact Foss Appraisal Service to get your appraisal for tax benefits.