With the government, courts, judges, banks, attorneys, accountants, insurance representatives
and other professionals examining more closely the personal property appraisal report, it is
important to know what to expect from a professional personal property appraisal report.

• Here are a few points that a professional report should have:
• A complete and accurate description of the property
• Analysis of the factors affecting value reflecting the appraiser's research
  in accordance with the standards required by government authorities.
• A definition of value appropriate to the type of appraisal
• A value for the property appraised substantiated by the report analysis
• The appraiser's qualification page
• The appraiser's signature
• The appraiser's statement that the appraiser does not have a financial
  interest in the property
• You should confirm with the appraiser that the appraiser's report can be
  defended in court if needed