William M. Novotny, ISA AM
Personal Property Appraiser
Objective valuations
a proper scope of work
Novotny can recognize an object that is common and ordinary or rare and in demand. European and American Antiques Depreciating Residential Contents: Assignment Types and Intended Uses: Litigation Support IRS Tax Appraisals Trust and Probate Acquiring Insurance Dissolution of Marriage Online Appraisals Appraisal Course Associates Estate Sale Agent AQB Certified USPAP Instructor Compliance with USPAP in an appraisal assignment is necessary to establish a basis for trust between the appraiser and the client. There must be a basis for credibility so that the client can have a reason to place their trust in the appraiser. 
An appraisal is an unbiased, reasoned opinion of value by a properly trained and qualified appraiser. It is typically based upon an identification of the object and an analysis of equivalent objects in the relevant marketplace. A formally written appraisal report is a signed document suitable for submission to insurance companies, the courts, the Internal Revenue Service and all private clients. All appraisals should be developed and reported in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
There are no free appraisals.
BACKGROUND: Experience and knowledge matter. Novotny's advanced education, training, past research and thirty years of market experience prepare him to serve you in two special ways.
Property Types:
Historic/Contemporary objects
Furniture, Decorative Art, Fine Art and Folk Art
Collectibles, Glass, Ceramics, Metals, Lighting
Textiles, Ephemera, Books, Rugs & Carpets
Native American Objects, Asian Objects
Vinyl Records (33, 45, & 78 RPM)
Used Furniture, Appliances, General Personal Property
Note: Expert consultation used as necessary
Expert Witness Designation
Testimony: Deposition and Trial,
Litigation Support,
Damage Claims Settlement
Equitable Distribution
Estate Planning
Inventory Documentation
Sales/Purchase Advisory
Down-sizing Consultations
(Based on Digital Photos and Descriptions)
Appraisal Review
For many objects and some appraisals minimum or no research is necessy. Novotny can quickly value most household objects at 50-100 items per hour and remain credible and USPAP compliant. For formal appraisals significant research may be necessary. Intended use and the needs of the client determine whether a quick oral report is appropriate.
SERVICE AREA: Nationwide, Sourthern California, usually LA and Orange County.
One hour travel is free and $50 per hour thereafter.
Some distant appraisal assignments accepted.
Contact Novotny now to solve your valuation problem.
Related Services:
Appraisal Course Developer and Instructor of Valuation Studies
Published Author
Liquidation broker
Guest Speaker
The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
15 Hour National USPAP and 7-Hour Update Course instructor
William Novotny was Certified (#10138) by the Appraiser Qualification Board of the Appraisal Foundation as an "AQB Certified USPAP Instructor" in 2002 and is currently certified. He was the first personal property appraiser in the USA to achieve this important certification. He has taught USPAP courses yearly since 1998 including for ASA regional Chapters, the International Society of Appraisers, (ISA), ANA and the College For Appraisers. He has presented USPAP classes in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Dallas, Baltimore and Chicago.
