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personal property appraiser

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Personal property appraisers undertake detailed analysis and investigation of personal items such as books, wine, arts and antiques in order to determine their value for sales and insurance purposes. They assess the value of the items, taking into account the age, current condition, quality and if any repairs are required. Personal property appraisers prepare appraisal reports.

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Competences
19
Groups
4
Essential
8
Optional
11

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 2 competences

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2 competences
insurance law

The law and legislation concerning the policies of transferring risks or losses from one party, the insured, to another, the insurer, in exchange for a periodic payment. This includes the regulation of insurance claims and the business of insurance.

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risk management

The process of identifying, assessing, and prioritising of all types of risks and where they could come from, such as natural causes, legal changes, or uncertainty in any given context, and the methods for dealing with risks effectively.

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Essential skills and competences 6 competences

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Sector-specific

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determine resale value of items

Examine items to search for any damages or signs of deterioration and take into account the current demand for used goods of the item's nature in order to set a likely price at which the item can be resold, and to determine the manner in which the item can be sold.

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analyse insurance needs

Gather information about the insurance needs of a client, and give information and advice about all possible insurance options.

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analyse insurance risk

Analyse the probability and size of the risk that is to be insured, and estimate the value of the insured property of the client.

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compile appraisal reports

Compile full reports of appraisals of properties, businesses, or other goods and services being appraised using all the data gathered during the appraisal and valuation process, such as financial history, ownership, and developments.

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obtain financial information

Gather information on securities, market conditions, governmental regulations and the financial situation, goals and needs of clients or companies.

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perform market research

Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.

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Optional knowledge 1 competence

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Sector-specific

1 competence
art-historical values

The historical and artistic values implied in examples of one's branch of art.

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Optional skills and competences 10 competences

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Sector-specific

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assess customer credibility

Communicate with customers to assess whether their true intentions are in line with what they claim in order to eliminate any risks from a potential agreement with the customer.

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calculate value of gems

Determine appraised value of gemstones such as diamonds and pearls. Study price guides, market fluctuations and grades of rarity.

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estimate restoration costs of antique items

Estimate the price of the restoration process of antique products taking into consideration the  time required for restoration.

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estimate value of used goods

Examine items owned by an individual in order to determine its current price by assessing damage and taking into account the original retail price and the current demand for such items.

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estimate value of used jewellery and watches

Assess used metal (gold, silver) and gems (diamonds, emeralds) based on age and current market rates.

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evaluate art quality

Correctly evaluate the quality of art objects, artefacts, photographs and documents.

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research market prices for antiques

Perform research to stay informed on the market prices of antique items, in order to set correct prices for antique merchandise.

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estimate value of clocks

Estimate the market value of new or used clocks based on professional judgment and knowledge.

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estimate value of musical instruments

Identify new or second hand musical instruments and estimate the market value of them based on professional judgment and knowledge of musical instruments, or subject them to estimation by a third party.

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organise a damage assessment

Organise a damage assessment by indicating an expert to identify and examine the damage, give information and instructions to experts and follow up on the experts, and write a damage report.

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