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Someone really needs to be able to see and touch your item to make sure it is the real thing. Ask your realtor, family, friends or coworkers for recommendations for specialists, or research online for a list of reliable and local inspectors. No matter what kind of property, we are experts at selling at auction and we can help you get a great price for your property in only 20 working days. Use the search box above begin by completing the title and author fields. If no results come up, try a new search with lessdifferent information. The author presents inspection techniques, forms, and tools. Are you looking for someone to appraise your home, business or personal property. Has every book imaginable, including many collectors rare editions. One of the best ways to locate a professional book appraiser near you is to consult one of the major professional appraisal trade associations. How to search on abebooks to find the value of your book. Books and manuscripts appraisers association of america.
If you have an old book that you would like us to research, or if you have any other questions regarding old books, email us through our askalibrarian service, or contact your local library. When searching by name please enter either first or last name only. Search for appraiser north carolina appraisal board. Krueger books professional book appraisal service onsite and. Only an appraiser bound by the professional code of appraisal standards is required to provide their service in an ethical manner. Rare book dealers often take years to find the right buyer for a scarce volume. Your old books is a pamphlet written by peter van wingen, former rosenwald curator. Appraise the fair market value and replacement value of each edition.
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The scope of practice for the certified general real property appraiser shall apply to the appraisal of all types of real property that appraiser is competent to appraise. The appraisal must be provided by an appraiser that is approved by the fha to complete the appraisal to fha standards. Again, unlike home appraisals, you are allowed to be at the home inspection. Ours is the most complete directory of approved fha appraisers on the internet, with every appraiser who is on the fha roster being included. Since it isnt difficult to do your own research it may be in your best interests to find the value of your book yourself. Recorder auditor county clerk register of deeds and so forth, but the types of documents recorded are similar and include deeds, mortgage documents, liens, plats, surveys, powers of attorney and easements. Check with your insurance carrier, but you may need a rider attached. You should be able to find a local appraiser in your yellow pages.
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If possible identify the books date of publication. Look for a professional home appraisal license or certification. Global catalog of library collections antiquarian booksellers association of america. My name is james beattie, and it is i who will actually do the appraisals. Several of the appraisal foundation foundation appraisal and international sponsors have a find an appraiser section on their websites. There are many good books for appraisers here from residential to commercial real estate appraisal. Aug 02, 2017 unlike appraiser, home inspectors can be chosen by you. An original dust jacket can be the difference between a prize find and just another old book.
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