Mcallister/Fossum Appraisal Services

Category: Appraiser

Address: 1570 W Armory Way Ste. 101 #303, Seattle, WA 98119, USA

Phone: +12062717966

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–3PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Karl Enchelmayer

Feb 5, 2021

Erin provided appraisals for a number of items that my wife and I had acquired last year. The items included artwork, artifacts, ancient pottery, antique furniture, and family heirloom pieces. Erin’s services are professional, rigorous, and courteous. We enjoyed working with her.

Angela Joslin

Jul 4, 2020

Erin provided an appraisal of a piece of art we purchased last year and needed to insure. She was upfront about her approach, cost and timeline and she delivered on each exactly as promised. Also, she made the task extremely simple for us, requiring little more than a couple of phone calls and emails to align on our goals and review the end result. We would not hesitate to use her again or refer her to anyone we know.

Larry Leland

May 23, 2020

Erin assisted me by evaluating family heirlooms and artwork following my wife’s death. She helped identify those items that warranted appraisal, and researched and reported them thoroughly. Her report has been indispensable for me to use with family members, the estate attorney, and for insuring valuable pieces. I recommend Erin highly.

ann fisher

May 8, 2020

Erin was great to work with. The appraisal happened when I wanted, where I wanted (she was willing to travel to the site of the art work), and produced a complete report. Both times we worked with her she was professional and totally competent.....highly recommended!

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Questions & Answers

What is the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.(USPAP), and how does it apply to designated appraisers?

The Wine Zealot | Aug 15, 2020
Z. Hominid | Aug 15, 2020

The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice was created by US Congress in 1986. It outlines the legal requirements of "what is an appraisal" and "who is an appraiser". USPAP requires that the appraiser must be re-accredited every two years. Appraisers must also possess formal education and training (i.e. winemaker, certified sommelier, oenologist or viticulturalist) in the area of their alleged expertise, such "wine & spirits".

Does an appraiser who appraises wine require formal training and education in wine & spirits?

The Wine Zealot | Aug 15, 2020
Z. Hominid | Aug 15, 2020

Appraisers who allege that they "appraise wine & spirits" must possess formal education and training (i.e. winemaker, certified sommelier, oenologist or viticulture) in the particular field of their appraisal expertise. This particular appraiser appears to appraise just about everything, which is a real concern when it comes to having NO training in spirits and wine appraisal. Make sure you ask to see a copy of their current appraisal designation and also a current copy of their USPAP accreditation.

Do you appraise real estate?

Janice Krogstadt | Aug 15, 2020
Mcallister/Fossum Appraisal Services | Aug 15, 2020

We do not appraise real estate. We are personal property appraisers. This includes items like art, antiques, and collectibles.

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