Valuing Property

Hindman is pleased to provide complimentary auction estimates for items you're considering consigning. You are welcome to submit items electronically or to contact any of our offices directly.

Our specialists are eager to help you learn more about your collection and current auction sale estimates.

To begin an estimate, our specialists will need:

• At least 3 photos
• Detailed description
• Details on signatures or marks

Our exceptional team of specialists regularly appraises property by analyzing market trends and conducting comprehensive research. Specialists evaluate thousands of objects each year for auction, allowing them to closely monitor the nuances of the current market.

Professional appraisals are prepared for estate tax, gift tax, charitable contribution, insurance and for equitable distribution purposes.

• Estate Tax
• Gift Tax
• Charitable Contribution
• Insurance
• Appraisals for Corporate Valuation Needs

Our trust and estates department recognizes that each client and appraisal situation is unique and often involves multiple asset categories and residences. Fees for appraisals are determined by the number of specialists, hours involved and the necessary travel and expenses. Our competitive fees are negotiated based upon the express needs of each client and are competitive within the marketplace.

Please contact our Appraisals Department for more information.

Estate settlement is a meticulous and multi-faceted process. Freeman's | Hindman provides executors, fiduciaries and beneficiaries throughout the country with confidential and customized appraisals and disposition services. All appraisals are prepared fully in accordance with USPAP guidelines and meet all current requirements set forth by the IRS.

We recognize that each client and appraisal situation is unique and often involves multiple asset categories and residences. Our Trusts and Estates department offers services that are tailored to meet our clients’ timelines and specifications.

Our specialists offer complimentary walk-through services with the goal of providing an accurate representation of each items’ value based on the current auction market. A detailed proposal outlining the manner in which a sale will be conducted from the initial value assessment to removal of the property and settlement is provided to all parties involved.

Please contact our Trusts, Estates & Private Clients team for more information.

Our specialists will help you determine if pursuing Authentication or Restoration Services could improve the expected return prior to offering the property for sale. Our specialists work with many leading Authentication and Restoration services and will help guide you through the process, should you to pursue them.