Manzi Appraisers provides comprehensive appraisal services for personal property. Our process involves:

• Physical examination of items
• Inventory and documentation
• Research and analysis
• Narrative report adhering to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)

We typically complete appraisals within 25-35 business days.

Appraisal Location Options

We offer flexible appraisal services to accommodate your needs. You can choose to have the appraisal conducted:

• In the comfort of your home
• At your business location
• In our offices located at 22 Prospect St, #8 Woburn, MA

For on-site appraisals, our appraiser will travel to your location. Please note that travel fees may apply.

Initial Consultation Requirements

To initiate the appraisal process, please provide:

• Your name, address, phone number, and email
• Photos (up to three per item) emailed to manzi@manziappraisers.com
• Description and approximate piece count of items to be appraised
• Relevant information regarding provenance, prior appraisal, restoration history, etc.

Upon receiving this information, we will send an engagement letter outlining the scope of work, appraisal costs, and payment terms. Our fees are based on time spent inspecting, traveling, researching, and preparing the report.

On-Site Walkthrough Assessments

For multiple items, we offer on-site walkthrough assessments to identify potential candidates for appraisal. This service includes:

• A minimum fee of $350, payable during the initial evaluation (up to 45 minutes)
• Travel fees may apply for locations outside the Greater Boston Area
• Additional expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and other costs will be billed separately for locations outside the Greater Boston Area

We are available to travel to all 50 US states. Please contact us for more information.

Get a valuation effortlessly without leaving your house! Manzi Appraisers now offers a global online version of its valuation services.

Our online valuation option is available for a flat rate of $250 per item. We tailor our valuation to your collection, whether for a single item or an entire collection. With our experience and expertise, you can rest assured that we will provide complete valuation appraisals under the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

Our team can use your high-resolution digital images and detailed information to offer these valuation services.

Our virtual valuation services include:

• Appraisals (Fair Market, Retail)
• Taxation valuations (inheritance, estate, donation, and gift tax)
• Valuations for Insurance Purposes

To take advantage of our global online valuation option, simply click Online to provide some starting information and upload images from your phone or computer. Our specialists will review your information and quickly issue estimates for your items.

Manzi Appraisers & Restoration damage and loss reports are accepted and respected by all insurance loss companies. We are among the preferred appraisal providers for many major insurance companies, transit & storage companies, adjusters and claim service providers.

Each damaged article is carefully examined, catalogued, digitally documented and appraised on a pre-loss replacement value basis as of the date of loss. In the event of a total loss or theft, valuation is based on all available information and forensic reconstruction.

Our insurance appraisal reports for insurance coverage are nationally accepted by brokers and underwriters. Our reports comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and other regulatory boards. We appraise items based on their current value to ensure that they are protected by an upfront agreement with the insurance company in case of damage or loss.

We fully catalog and organize items by location and/or category, and digitally photograph them for accurate documentation as the owner’s personal property as of the date of inspection. We can provide necessary support and reports to efficiently manage the claims process by offering retail replacement values and comparable replacement values.

Manzi Appraisers & Restoration creates reports for the fair distribution of assets. These reports support fair division for heirs, divorcing couples, and business partners. Our reports are unbiased, objective, and based on the current market value of the artworks.

We adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and other regulatory boards. Art objects are appraised based on their current value to ensure fair distribution.

Artworks are fully cataloged and organized based on the client’s preferences. They are also digitally photographed for accurate documentation as personal property of the owner at the date of inspection. Each item is researched to determine fair market or marketable cash values.