Personal Property Appraiser Jobs & Careers
Build a career around the objects and stories that interest you. Personal property appraiser jobs at Prestige Estate Services combine a love of art, antiques and collections with research that helps people make important decisions. Whether you are starting in research or bringing years of appraisal experience, you can contribute your knowledge, learn from colleagues and grow with our firm.
Your career has a team behind it. Learn from colleagues, receive feedback on your work and explore education support for qualifying appraisers.
Careers in tangible personal property: art, antiques, furniture and collections.
Why Build Your Appraisal Career With Prestige?
Supportive Collaboration
Good work grows through shared knowledge. You can discuss research questions with colleagues, draw on different specialties and receive feedback through our internal report review process. In addition, monthly online gatherings give the team time to connect beyond individual projects.
Ongoing Education
Keep building the skills that brought you to this field. The P.R.E.S.T.I.G.E. program offers education reimbursement, training and support for career growth for qualifying appraisers. Eligible appraisers may also join the company trip to the ISA Assets Conference after meeting qualifying metrics.
Career Growth
Good appraisal work takes practice, feedback and a willingness to keep learning. Research and junior roles develop the habits needed for more complex work. Meanwhile, experienced appraisers contribute their specialties and help colleagues sharpen their skills. Tell us which areas you want to develop so we can discuss how your experience and goals fit the role.
Pay, Flexibility and Travel Opportunities
Your experience and qualifications shape your pay. Our appraisers are W-2 employees and receive pay every two weeks, including while longer projects are still in progress. Discuss the role, expected workload and pay with us during the hiring process.
Local Projects, Remote Work and Travel
Some assignments involve local client visits; others combine remote research and writing with travel. For eligible project travel, Prestige provides airfare, hotel, rental car or mileage, and meal and incidental allowances. Tell us which mix suits you.
Work With Art, Antiques and Collections
Every object offers a new question. A maker’s mark, an old photograph or an exhibition label can help tell its story. At Prestige, your curiosity becomes useful research for people making decisions about belongings they own, inherit, insure or donate.
Personal property appraiser careers offer variety. One project may involve a painting; another may cover a collection of antiques or the contents of a home. In each case, you help turn scattered records and market evidence into a clear picture for the client. Your work may support probate and estate tax decisions, insurance planning, charitable gifts or the fair division of belongings.
Get to know our appraisal firm and its people.
Art Appraiser Jobs and Antique Appraisal Careers
Bring your knowledge of paintings, furniture, ceramics, silver or collectibles. Art appraiser jobs and antique appraisal careers draw on both object knowledge and careful research. At Prestige, you can apply your strengths while learning from colleagues with different specialties.
Explore our work in fine art appraisals and antique appraisals to see where your interests could lead.
Personal Property Appraiser Jobs at Prestige
From your first research project to leading a complex appraisal, there is more than one way to contribute. Explore the four roles below to see where your experience fits and what you could develop next.
Research Assistant
Turn your curiosity about objects into useful research. As a Research Assistant, you help appraisers connect photographs, records and reliable sources. Your attention to detail makes their work easier to check and gives you a close view of how an appraisal comes together.
What You Will Do
- Organize photos, measurements, item lists and background records so each file connects to the correct object.
- Research makers, artists, materials and sales of similar items under an appraiser’s direction. Record the sources and dates so the findings can be checked.
- Draft factual item descriptions and research notes for review. Also flag missing details or conflicting records that need the appraiser’s attention.
- Keep project files in order and track assigned tasks. As questions arise, share them early so the appraiser can plan the next step.
What You Bring
Strong research habits, accurate data entry and clear writing are central to this role. In addition, experience with art, antiques, museum records, auction catalogs or item records can be useful. For example, cataloging objects or checking sources for a research project can help prepare you for this work.
Junior Appraiser
Build hands-on appraisal skills with guidance from experienced colleagues. As a Junior Appraiser, you help document property, study market evidence and prepare report sections for review. Along the way, you develop the object knowledge and judgment that shape a lasting career in personal property appraisals.
What You Will Do
- Assist with inspections and inventories, including photos, measurements and condition notes. Then organize those records for the project file.
- Research comparable property and discuss which sales are relevant. For example, differences in condition or materials may affect the comparison.
- Draft descriptions, research summaries and assigned report sections. Then use feedback to strengthen the reasoning and clarity of your work.
- Keep your supervising appraiser up to date on progress and any missing information. As your skills develop, take on work matched to your training and experience.
What You Bring
A background in personal property research, item records or related work will help you contribute. Relevant appraisal coursework is useful, along with a willingness to learn and apply the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). You should also be comfortable asking questions, meeting deadlines and revising your work after review.
Appraiser
Bring your expertise to personal property assignments with the support of an established firm. As an Appraiser, you guide clients through research, inspection and report delivery. You also have colleagues to consult as you build clear, well-supported conclusions in the specialties you know best.
Required Qualifications
You must hold an Accredited Member (AM) designation in personal property appraisal, such as ISA AM, or a comparable qualification accepted by Prestige.
If you hold a different credential, include its name and who awarded it so we can assess its fit for this role.
What You Will Do
- Confirm the property to include, the report’s purpose and the date the values apply. Then plan the evidence and research needed for the assignment.
- Examine and document belongings, or assess supplied records when remote work is appropriate. Check for gaps before you use those records.
- Study market evidence and explain your findings. Prepare clear reports in keeping with USPAP and the agreed assignment.
- Keep clients informed, organize files and respond to report review. If the work or schedule changes, raise it promptly so the firm can address the next steps.
What You Bring
Hands-on appraisal experience, training and clear report writing are important here. Describe your specialties, appraisal credentials and familiarity with USPAP. Also tell us how you plan research, keep clients informed and meet deadlines across your projects.
Senior Appraiser
Put your experience to work on complex assignments and help others grow. As a Senior Appraiser, you bring depth in your specialties, guide project decisions and mentor developing colleagues. Your influence extends beyond your own reports to the skills and confidence of the people around you.
Required Qualifications
You must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- An Accredited Member (AM) designation in personal property appraisal held for at least seven years.
- The ISA CAPP designation.
- Comparable qualifications in personal property appraisal accepted by Prestige.
If you apply based on AM status, include the date you earned it. For another qualification, explain your credentials and relevant experience so we can assess them.
What You Will Do
- Lead complex personal property projects in your specialties. For example, a project may involve a large collection, incomplete records or several property locations.
- Plan research and guide appraisers and research staff. When a specialist’s input is needed, help define the questions that person should address.
- Review assigned research and draft report sections within your expertise. Then explain your feedback so colleagues understand how to improve the work.
- Guide project decisions, communicate findings and mentor developing appraisers. Also help identify evidence gaps and resolve difficult research questions before delivery.
What You Bring
Bring a record of completing complex personal property appraisals and explaining your conclusions clearly. In addition, describe how you guide colleagues and help them improve their work. Include examples of the projects you have led and the duties you held.
Personal Property Appraiser Career FAQs
How can I start a career in personal property appraisals?
Research Assistant and Junior Appraiser roles offer ways to contribute as you build skills. Research, writing, auction or museum work, and knowledge of objects can all be useful backgrounds. Tell us what you have done and what you want to learn.
What qualifications do your appraiser jobs require?
The Appraiser role requires an AM designation or a comparable qualification accepted by Prestige. Senior Appraiser candidates need AM held for at least seven years, ISA CAPP or comparable qualifications. If you hold another credential, include its name, who awarded it and your work experience.
Do you offer remote appraisal jobs?
Some appraisal work can be completed remotely, including research and report writing. However, property inspections and other duties may require visits or travel. Tell us your location and availability so we can discuss the work that fits your background.
Can I apply if my background fits more than one role?
Yes. Explain your interests and experience in your cover letter. For example, you may bring years of auction research while still building formal appraisal credentials. We can discuss which role best fits the work you are ready to do.
Bring Your Curiosity. Build Your Career.
Your next chapter could start with a conversation. Send your résumé and a short cover letter to Appraisals@PrestigeEstateServices.com. Use your preferred role and city in the subject line. For example: Junior Appraiser — Tampa, Florida.
- Name the role you are interested in and describe the experience you would bring.
- Also include your location, the hours you can work and your willingness to travel for projects.
- Share your education, appraisal credentials and specialties. If you hold AM accreditation, include the date it was awarded. If you are starting out, describe related research, writing or cataloging work.
Tell us what draws you to personal property appraisal careers and what you hope to contribute. Whether you enjoy uncovering an object’s history, solving a research problem or sharing your expertise, we would like to hear from you.
Prestige Estate Services is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
