Appraisal Services and Experience
Appraisal Consultation and/or Estate Sale Assistance for Senior Clients relocating, downsizing, or departing with their valuable possessions.
- Client-to-Client buyer services for individuals wishing to purchase antiques in a private setting or at auction
- Art Research and Acquisition Advice
- Appraisal Review and Update
- Speakers Bureau, Seminars and Presentations
- 14 Years Experience in antiques and collectibles
- Friendly professional staff
- Certified Personal Property Appraiser International Society of Appraisers
- Credentials in Uniformed Standards for Appraisal Practices (USPAP)
- Appraiser on PAX TV, various charity /fund-raising events; civic, and educational organizations and Foundations
- Active member of International Society of Appraisers Board of Directors
ALWAYS BE CERTAIN OF ITS VALUE
Knowing the value of your antiques, collectibles, and personal property will give you a leading edge and minimize risk. Remember that a good appraisal report should include:
- Cover document, complete and accurate description of item and value
- Date of inspection, effective date of value, appraisers signature and seal
- Statement regarding the appraiser's financial position on appraised item
- Appraiser's qualification with USPAP Credentialing and certification with a recognizable appraisal organization when doing Estate and Charitable Donation Appraisals..
Darlene Hines, President/CEO
APPRAISAL EDUCATION
Certifications Examinations
| Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP ) | July 2007 |
| American Association of Appraisers | Boston , Massachusetts |
| Certification Re qualification Course Appraising, Antiques & Residential Contents | May 2006 |
| International Society of Appraisers | Chicago , Illinois |
| Personal Property Appraising, Antiques & Residential Contents | May 2001 |
| International Society of Appraisers | Newark , New Jersey |
| Core courses in Appraisal Studies | June 1998 |
| International Society of Appraisers | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Appraisal Principles and Business Practices and Law Appraisal Ethics, Standards,
USPAP , Identification & Authentication Practical Appraisal Report Writing |
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
| Fine Art and Decorative Arts Studies | May 2008 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts African , Oceanic, and Indigenous Americas | Ann Arbor , Michigan |
| European Sculpture and Decorative Arts Studies | February, 2008 |
| Detroit Institute Of Arts | Detroit , Michigan |
Fine Art Studies, The Rise of American Nationalism in Art |
April 2008 |
Art History & Decorative study tour at the Walter's Museum, Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore Museum of Art, The Homewood Museum House and The Mount Clare House, International Society of Appraisers' |
Baltimore , Maryland |
| Winterthur Tour of Fine and Decorative Arts Study Tour | April 2003 |
| Henry Francis Dupont Museum | Delaware |
| 2001 Identification of Woods | Detroit , Michigan |
| 2000 Estate Appraisals | Detroit , Michigan |
| 1999 Expert Witness Insurance Appraisals | Detroit , Michigan |
| 1998 ISA Core Courses in Appraisal Studies:
Appraisal Principles and Business Practices |
Atlanta , Georgia |
| Antiques & Residential Contents | June 1998 |
| International Society of Appraisers | Indianapolis , Indiana |
| Identifying Wood & Furniture Seminar | July 1998 |
| Whitehall At The Villa antiques | Chapel Hill , North Carolina |
| Identifying silver | July 1998 |
| Whitehall At the villa Antique Seminars | Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
| Oriental Rugs | July 1998 |
| Whitehall At the Villa Antique Seminars | Chapel Hill , North Carolina |
DEGREES
| Master's Education & Management | December 1993 |
| Wayne State University | Detroit , Michigan |
| Bachelor's Medical Technology | December 1989 |
| Oakland University | Rochester, Michigan |
PRESENTATIONS
- Why Antiques, April 14, 2008, Huntington Woods Library
- “Antique Furniture Part II”, September 2006, Detroit Public Library
- “Antique Furniture Part 1”, June 2005, Detroit Public Library
- “The Art of appraising”, November 20, 2004 - Trinity Women's Fellowship Event
- Antiques & Collectibles- For Fun or Profit”, September 22, 2004, Detroit , Public Library, Redford Branch
- American Association of Business Women, June 2004, Detroit , Michigan
- “Be Certain of Its Value”, April 2004, Detroit Public Library, Redford Branch
- “Train the Trainer – Buying Antiques” Guest Lecturer Crockett High School Detroit , March 2003
- “What's In the Attic”, Guest Lecturer Brighton , Michigan , Library
- Association, April 2002
- “The Art of Collecting” Guest Lecturer, South Lyon Library Association, May 2003
- “Diversity in the Classroom” Lecturer, Detroit , Michigan , March, 2001
- Speaker National Auctioneer's Conference, Grand Rapids , Michigan 1999
- “Guest Relations” Lecturer, Detroit , Michigan , Henry Ford Hospital , May 1998
AWARDS
2008 Leadership Oakland , LOVIII Graduate
2008 Ambassador of the Quarter, Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce
2007 Certificate of Appreciation Appraisal Designation & Review Committee
2006 International Society of Appraisers, (ISA) Volunteer Service
2004 International Society of Appraisers, (ISA) Volunteer Service
2003 Service Award, Henry Ford Health Systems, Detroit , Michigan
2003 International Society of Appraisers, Volunteer Service
2002 Brighton 's People's Choice Award,
2002 Leadership ISA Service Award
2002 Past President Great Lakes Chapter ISA
2002 President's Service Award Great Lakes Chapter ISA
2001 CAPP Diploma for Certified Appraisers, ISA
2000 Vice-President Service Award Great Lakes Chapter ISA
2000 Honorable Mention National Outstanding Teacher Award, Crockett High School
1999 Excellence Award-International Society of Appraisers
1999 Outstanding Member Award-Great Lakes Chapter ISA
1996 Community Giving Service Award, Henry Ford Health Systems
1996 Outstanding Educator Service Award Highland Park Community College , Detroit ,
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Alzheimer's Association, American Cancer Society Volunteer Relay for Life” American Cancer Society
Komen Race for the Cure , Oakland County Nursing Home , Crockett Career & Technical Center
Habitat For Humanity, Gleaners Food Bank, Huntington Woods Senior Center, Waltonwood Senior Residence, Christ Lutheran Church Appraisal Fair, Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, Pontiac Grace Center of Hope
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