Services - Consultation & Fees

We offer a broad range of consultation services. We can advise on:

  • The acquiring and disposal of antiques and art
  • The promotion of an unknown deceased artist’s work
  • Searches for desired collectibles
  • Brokering of antiques and artwork
  • Represent your interests in dealing with buyers and sellers
  • Assistance regarding legalities

Fees

$200 per hour for inspection, report writing, and research.

$200 per hour for consultation.

$400 per hour for depositions, pretrial conferences, court appearances, court preparations, etc., which is to be paid in advance.

A surcharge may be added for “Rush” appraisals.

$1.00 per page for printing of the documents.

$50.00 per hour for document preparation

$100.00 per hour for travel time

Extra expenses for photography, printing, postage, mileage, etc. and other appraisers and experts used will be transferred to the client without additional charges.

Any expenses incurred by me for long distance travel, accommodations, etc. will be directly transferred to the client or a per diem charge can be agreed upon.

(all fees plus gross receipts tax in New Mexico)

Contact Us

If you have any questions, or if you’d like to see how Tarman Appraisal & Consulting can help, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Testimonials

“Expertise, thoroughness, reliability and quality of product are the top recommendations that make Susan Tarman a standout in the field of personal property appraisers. Add to that her broad range of skills in handling personalty, jewelry and paintings, and you have the complete range of valuation needs. Susan has gone above and beyond for me time and time again due to the complexity of the appraisals I have needed her to do for clients.  I am endlessly appreciative of the “highest of the high” levels of work she has provided me with.”

- Ellen Tipton, CTFA and J.D.

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