Certified Personal Property Appraiser

Unlocking Value

Objective. Unbiased. Substantiated. Independent personal property appraisals for fine art, furnishings, gems & jewelry, and residential contents.

ISA Certified Member ISA Certified • USPAP Compliant

ISA CAPP Certified

Highest certification from the International Society of Appraisers

GIA Graduate Gemologist

Diploma from the Gemological Institute of America

USPAP Compliant

All reports meet Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice

Museum Experience

Curatorial and collections management background

What We Appraise

Property Specialties


Fine Art

Paintings, prints, sculpture, and mixed media

Furnishings

Antiques, decorative arts, and period furniture

Gems & Jewelry

Gemstones, fine jewelry, and precious stones

Residential Contents

Whole-home inventories and estate contents

Precious Metals

Gold, silver, platinum, and bullion

How It Works

The Appraisal Process


From initial consultation through report delivery, every engagement follows a structured methodology designed to produce objective, defensible valuations.

01

Consultation

We discuss your needs, intended use, and scope of the assignment.

02

Inspection

Thorough on-site examination with detailed photography.

03

Research

Comprehensive market analysis and comparable sales data.

04

Delivery

USPAP-compliant report with full documentation.

Our Expertise

Appraisal Services


Detailed personal property appraisals for various purposes, prepared to the highest professional standards.

Estate Tax

Fair market value determinations for federal and applicable state estate or inheritance tax reporting.

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Insurance Coverage

Replacement value appraisals for obtaining and maintaining adequate insurance coverage.

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Equitable Distribution

Objective valuations for legal, marital, or estate settlement proceedings.

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Charitable Contribution

Qualified appraisals to support income tax deductions for non-cash charitable donations.

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Financial Planning

Credible asset valuations to support informed financial planning and wealth management decisions.

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Damage Claims

Value documentation for items affected by damage or loss to support insurance claim settlements.

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Stephanie Daugherty inspecting a ring

For Legal Professionals

Trusted by Attorneys


We provide credentialed, USPAP-compliant appraisals that stand up to court review and IRS scrutiny. Our reports are designed to be defensible, well-documented, and prepared to the highest professional standards.

Independent & Objective

No conflicts of interest — fully independent valuations.

Court-Ready Reports

Every report meets USPAP and ISA standards for legal proceedings.

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A Curated Approach

Objects of Value


Stephanie Daugherty

Meet the Appraiser

Stephanie A. Daugherty

MA, GIA GG, ISA CAPP


Stephanie is a certified personal property appraiser and founder of Specialty Asset Appraisals LLC. She is the only ISA appraiser in the United States and Canada to hold a Graduate Gemologist diploma alongside accredited specialties in both Fine Art and Antiques, Furnishings, and Decorative Arts.

She currently serves as Director of Education for the International Society of Appraisers and is a recipient of the ISA Distinguished Service Award.

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Ready to Get Started?

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