Professional Fees:

Hourly Professional Appraisal Fee is $250.00 - Transportation (one-way) to inspection site, inspection, research, and consultation:

Minimum Appraisal Fee is $500.00 

There is a 3-hour minimum cost for a document ($750.00).
“Rush” assignments will incur a 30% premium, added to the total fee. 

Fees for Appraisals are billed by the hour.  Fees are billed due & payable on a weekly basis. 

Fee Includes: on-site examination and inventory, market research and valuation, and the writing of the appraisal document.

Per hour, plus expenses, portal to portal, per appraiser for the duration of the appraisal report. 

Per Diem appraisal fee availible upon request.

In the event of unusual circumstances, additional fees may be necessary for: extensive or additional research for unique or rare items, travel & accommodation expenses, fees for the use of outside consultants.

Industry Fees:

Please Note:  Industry Fees are available only to the insurance industry.

Businesses and companies my negotiate their rate based upon volume.

Requires Code:

LLOYDS OF LONDON Preferred Rate

FARMERS INSURANCE Preferred Rate

STATE FARM INSURANCE Preferred Rate 

US GOVERNMENT Preferred Rate

Court Testimony, Deposition, and Expert Witness Fees

Court, Deposition, & Expert witness Fees are $350.00 per hour plus expenses as follows:   $1,750.00 per morning or afternoon appearance, or any part thereof. 

The court per diem fee is $3,500.00.  Fees are normally due in advance of testimony.   Industry discount does not apply to Court Testimony, Deposition, and Expert Witness Fees

All appraisals follow the American Association of Independent Appraisers Codes and Ethics: Compliance with the standards of professional ethics set forth by national and international appraisal societies is of utmost importance.

AAIA Association members have adequate knowledge of and agree to abide by the "USPAP" Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. All appraisals follow the guidelines established by the government and subscribe to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. (USPAP) as promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board Washington D.C.

AAIA appraisers do not charge fees based on a percentage of the value or outcome of an appraisal. 

All members must abide by the laws and government regulations in the countries, states, counties and  municipalities where they conduct business.