Professional Valuations as Part of Our Comprehensive Real Estate Concierge Service

At Rainier Estates, appraisals aren’t a standalone service — they’re a cornerstone of our exclusive Real Estate Concierge experience. Accurate valuations ensure that every estate sale, auction, and real estate transaction is built on knowledge and confidence.

For families, heirs, and trustees throughout Bellevue, Seattle, and King County, our in-depth appraisal expertise brings clarity to what can feel like an overwhelming process. We evaluate everything from fine jewelry and artwork to antiques, vehicles, and household contents, providing the foundation for informed decisions and successful outcomes.

Expertise You Can Trust

Our founder, Lisa Taylor, is a Graduate Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA), fully USPAP compliant, and certified through the National Auctioneers Association. With decades of experience managing complex estates, Lisa integrates appraisal insight directly into our concierge services — ensuring each client benefits from professional, defensible valuations without needing to hire separate specialists.

Appraisals prepared as part of our concierge process are meticulously researched and documented, offering accuracy that supports estate planning, probate, equitable distribution, and insurance. When necessary, we coordinate with outside experts for authentication or specialized analysis, managing the entire process seamlessly on your behalf.

The Rainier Estates Advantage

When you work with Rainier Estates, you’re not just receiving an appraisal — you’re gaining a full-service partner. Our Real Estate Concierge Service brings together valuation, estate liquidation, home preparation, and Sotheby’s-caliber real estate representation under one trusted umbrella.

We believe knowledge creates confidence — and confidence creates results.

Contact Lisa Taylor to learn how our Real Estate Concierge Service, including professional appraisals, can simplify your estate or property transition.

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What Is an Appraisal?

An appraisal is a written, researched valuation report prepared by a qualified and impartial professional appraiser. It establishes the current fair market value of an item, supported by research into provenance, comparable sales, and accepted valuation methodologies.

Our founder, Lisa Taylor, is a Graduate Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA), fully USPAP compliant, and certified through the National Auctioneers Association. Her decades of experience in estate management and asset valuation ensure each report meets the highest professional and ethical standards.

Appraisals may also include expert authentication when appropriate. These reports are essential for estate settlement, insurance coverage, equitable distribution, and financial planning — and can be confidently presented to insurance providers, attorneys, or courts when necessary.

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What is a Valuation?

A valuation is similar to an appraisal but less formal and less detailed. It’s typically provided as a verbal or brief written estimate rather than a full report and is not legally binding. Valuations are based on what the item appears to be, along with current market data and comparable recent sales. They’re ideal when you simply want to understand potential resale value rather than require documentation for insurance or legal purposes.

Do I need an Appraisal or Valuation?

It depends on your goal. A formal appraisal is most appropriate for estate planning, insurance claims, or legal documentation — any situation where the valuation must be defensible and supported by research. These reports are comprehensive, written, and can take several hours to complete. Clients who plan to sell personal property assets — such as jewelry, art, antiques, or collectibles — often need only a valuation, which provides an informed estimate of likely market value. As part of our Real Estate Concierge Service, we can advise you which approach best fits your needs.

We’re happy to review both options during our complimentary in-home consultation available throughout Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Mercer Island, and King County.

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