[pianotech] written appraisal

tnrwim at aol.com tnrwim at aol.com
Tue Oct 25 12:18:45 MDT 2011



I also don't charge $700 or more either!! 






-----Original Message-----
From: Paul T Williams <pwilliams4 at unlnotes.unl.edu>
To: pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Tue, Oct 25, 2011 6:09 am
Subject: Re: [pianotech] written appraisal

Paul.  $700 for an appraisal?  



Hi Gary, 

When I'm asked to do this, I will do the following; 

Give an overall summary of the current condition of the piano, both inside and out, Note work that has been done to it, work that will be needed in the near future as well as other work sure to come farther out.'  I do this for many reasons, whether the customer understands piano-lingo or not. They may know someone who does, or the purchasing customer may have his/her own technician that might review my opinion.  Also, as in real estate appraisals, a few photos are always nice to have attached.  I don't go as far as finding comparable recent sales in the area like real estate. I also don't charge $700 or more either!! 

I then give them 3 $figures;  One; what the piano may sell for by a private owner: 2; what the piano may sell for in a piano store: 3; what a new piano of the same quality (brand wise) and size would be. 

Also, I include a disclaimer that the figures given are strictly my professional opinion and I can not guarantee any actual monitary value that the piano actually sells for in the real market. 

Hope that helps a bit. 

Best, 
Paul 





From: 
Gary <gmcc at charter.net> 

To: 
pianotech at ptg.org 

Date: 
10/25/2011 09:20 AM 

Subject: 
[pianotech] written appraisal





I've been contacted to do a written appraisal.  I have done my research 
and have a good idea of what the piano is worth.  Now, how do I word it 
on paper?
Certainly something like 'I have determined Steinway Model M serial 
number XXXX is worth $XXX.XX' won't suffice.  Any ideas?
thanks,
gary



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