Sorting personal property can be overwhelming—especially during downsizing, estate planning, or handling inherited items. Without a clear system, valuable pieces may be overlooked, sentimental items get buried, and important assets remain uninsured. This guide gives you the professional evaluation method used by appraisers, estate managers, and collectors to confidently categorize any item.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 7 breaks down the same decision-making framework experts use to classify belongings based on value, condition, demand, significance, and risk. Whether you're organizing a home, evaluating a collection, or preparing for an appraisal, this guide simplifies the process into four clear categories: keep, sell, donate, or insure.
Inside, you’ll learn how professionals:
Understand the five types of value that determine how an item should be handled
Identify which items should be kept for sentimental, functional, or historical reasons
Determine which items hold real resale value—and when selling makes sense
Recognize which items are best suited for donation
Know when an item needs insurance, documentation, or a formal appraisal
Apply a simple, repeatable evaluation system to any room, collection, or estate
Avoid the most common mistakes that lead to lost value or missed opportunities
This volume condenses years of appraisal experience into a practical, easy-to-use system—helping you protect what matters, declutter with confidence, and make smart, strategic decisions.
Digital Download — $49 • PDF • 9 Pages • Instant Access • No Sales Tax in SC
Sorting personal property can be overwhelming—especially during downsizing, estate planning, or handling inherited items. Without a clear system, valuable pieces may be overlooked, sentimental items get buried, and important assets remain uninsured. This guide gives you the professional evaluation method used by appraisers, estate managers, and collectors to confidently categorize any item.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 7 breaks down the same decision-making framework experts use to classify belongings based on value, condition, demand, significance, and risk. Whether you're organizing a home, evaluating a collection, or preparing for an appraisal, this guide simplifies the process into four clear categories: keep, sell, donate, or insure.
Inside, you’ll learn how professionals:
Understand the five types of value that determine how an item should be handled
Identify which items should be kept for sentimental, functional, or historical reasons
Determine which items hold real resale value—and when selling makes sense
Recognize which items are best suited for donation
Know when an item needs insurance, documentation, or a formal appraisal
Apply a simple, repeatable evaluation system to any room, collection, or estate
Avoid the most common mistakes that lead to lost value or missed opportunities
This volume condenses years of appraisal experience into a practical, easy-to-use system—helping you protect what matters, declutter with confidence, and make smart, strategic decisions.
Digital Download — $49 • PDF • 9 Pages • Instant Access • No Sales Tax in SC
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