Saturday 30 June 2012

Why You Need Asset Valuation Services

By Laura Gallagher


You probably bought most of the things you own. If you did not buy them, you probably inherited them from someone who did. So you might think you have a pretty accurate idea what they are worth. But you might be surprised. That is the reason you might consider using asset valuation services.

Things go up and they go down in value. If you ever caught an episode of Antique Road Show, you have seen people be floored by the actual value of their own property. Conversely, if you have ever purchased a new car, a cell phone, or computer of any kind, you know that many items lose their value quickly. Cars depreciate thousands of dollars just in the time it takes to drive them off of the lot. Something may be worth one amount today and quite a different amount just one year later.

If you have decided that you need to buy insurance on your personal property, you will have to know exactly what it costs to replace it. Or say if you wanted to take out a loan from a bank and decided to use your stuff as collateral. This means you will need to know precisely how much your things would cost if you bought them today.

Some folks just give it their best guess. They take a look at how much they originally paid, or take a look in some book like a Kelly blue book, and guesstimate. But you might lose some serious money this way. If you say your items are only worth $100 and it turns out you have to collect on that policy, you could lose hundreds or thousands of dollars.

This is where Asset Valuation Services come in. They know their stuff, and can give you a very precise and largely accurate idea of the value of your belongings. They know how to adjust the cost of something based on cultural value, accrued value, and depreciation. They will hit the nail right on the head.

So next time you decide to buy insurance, report stolen items, or try to get a loan, keep asset valuation services in mind. They will be able to give you a much more accurate idea of what you can expect. They might save you a great deal.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment