Providing professional piano appraisal services for:
Estate planning attorneys, fiduciaries, and trustees
Accounting and legal professionals
Insurance providers and adjusters
Piano owners requiring formal documentation
Buyers and sellers needing defensible valuation
Professional Piano Appraisals — Defensible, Credible, and Purpose-Built
USPAP-Compliant Piano Appraiser | ASA Accredited | 25+ Years as a Piano Technician
When a piano’s value matters for insurance, estate settlement, charitable donation, divorce, or legal documentation, you need more than an online estimate or a dealer opinion.
I provide written, defensible piano appraisal reports grounded in market evidence, physical condition, and professional standards — backed by hands-on field experience as a Registered Piano Technician and formal training through the American Society of Appraisers.
I have performed appraisals for insurance coverage, damage and loss claims, market value determinations, estate tax calculation, and non-cash charitable contributions. I meet the Internal Revenue Service requirements to be considered a Qualified Appraiser.
Expertise and Professional Affiliations
Professional piano appraisal requires more than familiarity with instruments — it demands formal valuation training, adherence to recognized standards, and a deep understanding of condition-driven market value.
I bring together accredited appraisal credentials with over 25 years of hands-on experience as a piano technician, allowing me to evaluate both the physical realities of the instrument and its defensible market value.
Professional Credentials
Accredited Member, American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
Trained in valuation methodology, ethics, and report standards required for IRS, insurance, and legal use.USPAP-Compliant Appraisal Practice
All appraisal reports are prepared in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.Registered Piano Technician (RPT)
Extensive experience inspecting, servicing, and evaluating pianos across a wide range of makes, models, and conditions.
Continuing Education & Specialization
Non-Cash Charitable Contributions (IRS Form 8283)
Estate, probate, and fiduciary appraisals
Insurance replacement value methodology
Damage and loss valuation (fire, water, transit, environmental)
Appraisal ethics and professional responsibility
Why This Matters:
Many valuation opinions fail because they rely on:
age or appearance alone
outdated pricing assumptions
asking prices instead of verified market data
limited understanding of piano construction and wear
My background bridges the gap between technical condition assessment and professional valuation methodology, resulting in appraisal reports that are clear, defensible, and appropriate for their intended use.
These factors are why many informal opinions fail when relied upon for insurance, tax, or legal purposes.