Minimum RequirementsPiano Appraisers
Who is a Qualified Piano Appraiser?
Minimum RequirementsPiano Appraisers
Who is a Qualified Piano Appraiser?
The title of "Piano Appraiser" must be earned with years of experience.
Piano Appraisers Minimum Criteria
Either 1,800 hours of personal property appraisal experience, of which at least 900 hours are in area(s) of specialization, or 4,500 hours of market related personal property non-appraisal experience in area(s) of specialization, or Any equivalent combination of personal property appraisal experience and market related personal property non-appraisal experience in area(s) of specialization. We have over 50 years experience.
Appraised value is based on the age, condition, size, grade and rarity of the piano. Value greatly depends on condition and the make of the piano. These values are stated in U.S. Dollars based on local market values from several sources. Comparisons of pianos of this type, age, condition and nature offered for sale in newspapers and the internet by private parties, music stores, auction houses, and piano teachers. Most appraisers have some wholesale and retail sales experience buying, selling, trading new and used pianos. The Appraiser must have knowledge of the local market area. No two markets or conditions are the same. Piano teachers and piano tuners are not qualified piano appraisers without the certification.
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