1. You don't have any questions about moving and about their fees prior to move. (None of my calls or emails were returned. I didn't even know if they were going to show up until David called the day before to confirm our time.) 2. You don't reschedule with them (even if you thought they weren't coming in the first place and you weren't ready. EVEN if sleet is forecasted 100%). They have to stay on schedule as much as possible (even if you do schedule a Sunday or a Monday move. Those are highly busy days because it is 2-3 days before Thanksgiving for heaven's sake. Everyone is moving on those days.) 3. You don't expect them to be on time. If you do expect that then schedule them for 1st thing in the morning. (If you are scheduled for afternoon, chances are they did a move prior to yours.) 4. You make sure to request 2 experienced, fast-moving, strong guys with clean boots or better yet, that wear booties if you need them to. (Afterall, you are paying them by the hour. 2 tired guys, one of which is limping from an injury and has to be told how to handle the furniture mattresses will take 4.5+ hours just to load the truck. Healty, fresh strong guys however, will unload the truck in an hour and 20 minutes. This is noted as a comparison but it is true, David, that unloading goes much faster.) 5. You do not tell them how YOU want the truck loaded. They do this every day and know how to efficiently load so everything fits.(Though it may seem very smart to have them load the garage items first, the boxes and furniture second and the beds last so the kids can go to sleep before 1am it will only cause you to rent a cargo van the next day to get the things they couldn't fit on the truck. 6. You ask that the moving truck be filled with gas prior. (Otherwise you will have to find where to buy diesel and wait for the truck to fill up and then follow you to your new apartment which is only 10 miles away but you had to stop for gas) 7. You don't need insist the move be continued the next day when it goes awry. (Even if it is approaching midnight, you have two kids with you, and EVERYONE is tired, even the moving guys. Afterall, they had a prior move, got to your place at 6pm instead of 3pm, and one was in pain from a leg injury. NO ONE wanted to continue this move except for argumentive David from the office and the heavy accented Owner who has now been called because of the problems. It will cost you a night in a hotel and another day of moving.) Let them unload it no matter what! 8. You pay them the agreed upon amount on the inital call with them. (Don't expect them to take an hour off the bill they said they would to compensate for a fraction of the cost of cleaning your carpet when you don't want the truck unloaded at midnight where the same red mud problem will occur onto your brand hew carpeting.) 9. You don't argue with management. (This will only cost more time which you are paying for remember?) 10. Get a copy of their contract before the move. (When they show up at the door with it and you have a question about the insurance coverage David will not know the answer and the Owner may not be able to be reached by his company. After your stuff is loaded it will be too late to argue a ridiculous amount of extra insurance. 60 cents a pound to cover a nice heavy piece of antique furniture or mirror is not enough and the amount he quotes after the fact will not be a fair gamble) My advice is to sell everything you own and start over. It is cheaper than moving your old stuff and a lot less hassle. It won't fit or match in your new place anyway and the money you spend moving everything could go toward stuff that does. 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He is probably the most honest and ethical appraiser in the state of Oklahoma. His prices are fair"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ok/oklahoma-city/atkinson-appraisals-inc-reviews-3279828.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Kay Pratt Realtor","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"OK","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Charles R."},"reviewBody":"The time had come when I was ready to start look at purchasing my first house. I still had a few months before I was ready to purchase but I started looking through a few websites when I came across Kay's website. I found her site to be very easy to navigate and very informative. Since this was my first house, my budget was pretty slim, but after looking through her list I saw several homes I was interested in looking at. I started saving these potential new homes on a list on her page. That same day I logged onto her page I received a response from Kay with all kinds of helpful information. She helped me get in touch with a great lender, who made this whole purchase process very easy. Kay was very knowledgable of several homes in my area that met my criteria. I had a pretty busy schedule and Kay continually researched the market for me and sent me homes that matched my criteria every week. This was very convenient, because all I had to do was check my mail and say lets go check this one out. She was always accessible and willing to work around my schedule to go look at prospect homes. After working with me for a couple months and showing me several homes, I finally found the one I wanted and that fit my budget. After selecting the house, she continued to work h****** my behalf to get me through rest of the process of getting my appraisal lined up, inspection scheduled, etc. Within a few days of selecting the house I was able to close without any hassle. I have now lived in this house over a year and am still glad of the decision I made and the help Kay gave me. Kay made this whole process an awesome experience and I have recommended her to several friends and I RECOMMEND her to YOU! "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ok/edmond/kay-pratt-realtor-reviews-6618010.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"A BETTER PLUMBING HVAC CO","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"OK","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Bill H."},"reviewBody":"They performed the tasks very well and kept me appraised of what was being done. I found this extremely comforting as some repair people come and just say what they did not why they did it that way. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ok/oklahoma-city/a-better-plumbing-hvac-co-reviews-307886.htm"},"position":10}]}
Antique And Jewelry Appraisal reviews from real Angi homeowners in Choctaw, OK
They cleaned for me for years. It was adequate, sometimes they were better than others. I paid a little more because they said they were insured, licensed and bonded. They advertised themselves as trustworthy and I thought I was better protected by using them. Some jewelry came up missing...
Sharlette M.
2.0
01/2014
Might be a good experience if: 1. You don't have any questions about moving and about their fees prior to move. (None of my calls or emails were returned. I didn't even know if they were going to show up until David called the day before to confirm our time.) 2. You don't reschedule with...
They performed the tasks very well and kept me appraised of what was being done. I found this extremely comforting as some repair people come and just say what they did not why they did it that way.
Peterson Personal Property Appraisals, LLC offers personal property appraisals, organizing, downsizing, and liquidating services. PPP-APPRAISALS has a diverse background in senior move management, estate sales live and online, auctions live and timed, home/business organizing, and personal property appraisals (non real-estate). Our knowledgeable appraisers have extensive experience in valuing a wide range of assets. We specialize in large estates but no project is too small.
Peterson Personal Property Appraisals, LLC offers personal property appraisals, organizing, downsizing, and liquidating services. PPP-APPRAISALS has a diverse background in senior move management, estate sales live and online, auctions live and timed, home/business organizing, and personal property appraisals (non real-estate). Our knowledgeable appraisers have extensive experience in valuing a wide range of assets. We specialize in large estates but no project is too small.
- Property Inspector - Insurance Professional - All lines Insurance Adjuster - GCA (General Certified Adjuster ) - Commercial Property Damage Appraiser - Residential Property Damage Appraiser "It is okay to dream, but do not forget to wake up and take action" ~ Kagan Blackburn. I am detailed and work promptly to get you the applicable service as needed and when you need it. I have been a successful independent insurance adjuster for over seven years.
- Property Inspector - Insurance Professional - All lines Insurance Adjuster - GCA (General Certified Adjuster ) - Commercial Property Damage Appraiser - Residential Property Damage Appraiser "It is okay to dream, but do not forget to wake up and take action" ~ Kagan Blackburn. I am detailed and work promptly to get you the applicable service as needed and when you need it. I have been a successful independent insurance adjuster for over seven years.
Appraisals and Estate Sales by Nelson-Aaron, LLC is a professional, full-service estate and appraisal firm. We are Better Business Bureau A+ Accredited, we staff International Society of Appraisers (ISA) accredited appraisers and have a proven track record for client success.
Appraisals and Estate Sales by Nelson-Aaron, LLC is a professional, full-service estate and appraisal firm. We are Better Business Bureau A+ Accredited, we staff International Society of Appraisers (ISA) accredited appraisers and have a proven track record for client success.
WeGoLook is mobile technology company featuring a crowdsourced platform of 30,000+ "Lookers" nationwide to complete on-demand field services, including inspections and custom tasking. Our agents, known as "Lookers", collect field data, photos, and video via the WeGoLook mobile app and/or complete custom tasking, such as item pickup, delivery, document research and more. WeGoLook specializes in verifying autos, properties, boats, heavy equipment, antiques, electronics, furniture, RV’s and other assets. WeGoLook has expanded to international markets, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia with other countries soon to follow. How it works: Companies or individuals engage with WeGoLook to order an on-site inspection report or custom task via WeGoLook’s web platform for autos, real estate, heavy equipment, courier services, notary services, and more. WeGoLook then dispatches an Agent within proximity of the location to complete the on-site inspection by collecting dynamic data, photos, and video utilizing the WeGoLook Mobile Application for iOS or Android. The report goes through quality assurance review and delivered to an insurance provider in their preferred format (API, .html, PDF, compressed images, and more).
WeGoLook is mobile technology company featuring a crowdsourced platform of 30,000+ "Lookers" nationwide to complete on-demand field services, including inspections and custom tasking. Our agents, known as "Lookers", collect field data, photos, and video via the WeGoLook mobile app and/or complete custom tasking, such as item pickup, delivery, document research and more. WeGoLook specializes in verifying autos, properties, boats, heavy equipment, antiques, electronics, furniture, RV’s and other assets. WeGoLook has expanded to international markets, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia with other countries soon to follow. How it works: Companies or individuals engage with WeGoLook to order an on-site inspection report or custom task via WeGoLook’s web platform for autos, real estate, heavy equipment, courier services, notary services, and more. WeGoLook then dispatches an Agent within proximity of the location to complete the on-site inspection by collecting dynamic data, photos, and video utilizing the WeGoLook Mobile Application for iOS or Android. The report goes through quality assurance review and delivered to an insurance provider in their preferred format (API, .html, PDF, compressed images, and more).
JewelSmiths is the concept of long time Oklahoma jeweler, Arthur Gordon. Since before statehood, Arthur's family has been in the jewelry business proudly serving the people of Oklahoma. In 2006, with over 40 years of experience in the industry, Arthur was ready to bring something new to Oklahoma and JewelSmiths has become the premier place for one of a kind, custom and designer jewelry. With a focus on customer satisfaction, coupled with expert craftsmanship JewelSmiths has become synonymous with quality, elegance, and truly unique pieces. Arthur is an award winning jewelry designer who has an extensive knowledge of metals and is well known in the industry for the book he has written on jewelry repairs which has sold to jewelers worldwide. You can design it or let us custom create an exclusive handmade jewelry original. Our jewelry designers offer superior craftsmanship for handmade jewelry creation in traditional or contemporary styles all with a focus on your satisfaction. We are proud to be 1 of 16 Infinity Diamond Dealers and we carry top of the line designers such as Simon G, Alwand Vahan, Gregg Ruth, Ashi, Galatea, Andrea Candela and much more. So whether you are looking for a designer piece of jewelry or ready to design your own one of kind piece with our Goldsmith, JewelSmiths can provide the highest quality jewelry combined with expert craftsmanship.
JewelSmiths is the concept of long time Oklahoma jeweler, Arthur Gordon. Since before statehood, Arthur's family has been in the jewelry business proudly serving the people of Oklahoma. In 2006, with over 40 years of experience in the industry, Arthur was ready to bring something new to Oklahoma and JewelSmiths has become the premier place for one of a kind, custom and designer jewelry. With a focus on customer satisfaction, coupled with expert craftsmanship JewelSmiths has become synonymous with quality, elegance, and truly unique pieces. Arthur is an award winning jewelry designer who has an extensive knowledge of metals and is well known in the industry for the book he has written on jewelry repairs which has sold to jewelers worldwide. You can design it or let us custom create an exclusive handmade jewelry original. Our jewelry designers offer superior craftsmanship for handmade jewelry creation in traditional or contemporary styles all with a focus on your satisfaction. We are proud to be 1 of 16 Infinity Diamond Dealers and we carry top of the line designers such as Simon G, Alwand Vahan, Gregg Ruth, Ashi, Galatea, Andrea Candela and much more. So whether you are looking for a designer piece of jewelry or ready to design your own one of kind piece with our Goldsmith, JewelSmiths can provide the highest quality jewelry combined with expert craftsmanship.
Clock Clinic does all kinds or clock repair. Our specialty is probably antique clock restoration. We are clock people and believe that with antiques, original is always best. We also have a selection of clocks and watches for sale. Including some of the most unusual and rare floor clocks in the area.
Clock Clinic does all kinds or clock repair. Our specialty is probably antique clock restoration. We are clock people and believe that with antiques, original is always best. We also have a selection of clocks and watches for sale. Including some of the most unusual and rare floor clocks in the area.
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Antiques and Jewelry Appraisals questions, answered by experts
While parts of the appraisal are out of your control, there are some things you can do to potentially raise the home’s value. You can make necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser visits—an appraiser can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades. The appraiser will likely increase the value of your home by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.
If you can’t find any records online, you’ll need to contact your county clerk’s office to do further research. They should have property records on file, or can at least point you in the right direction of who to contact. You can also speak with your neighbors about when their houses were built because they were likely built around the same time.
Basement bedrooms can count toward your room count and the square footage of your home on an appraisal if they’re fully legal, which means they have proper ventilation and points of egress, as defined by your local building code. Simply partitioning off a space for a bedroom in an otherwise unfinished basement that isn’t a legal living space won’t affect your appraisal value.
In short, yes, a pond can add to your home’s value. However, whether it adds value will depend on the condition and aesthetic of your pond. Having this feature already built into a yard’s home can be appealing to homebuyers who value its aesthetic and would prefer not to build it themselves. But if it is not kept in good condition, it could turn buyers away.
In most cases, selling a home in as-is condition will lead to a sale price that’s somewhere between 10% and 30% lower than normal. However, it’s often worthwhile to sell at a loss because the alternative would be to pay for the repairs yourself, which could end up costing you more. Even if they didn’t, selling as-is saves you from the time and energy you’d spend coordinating the repairs.
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The Choctaw, OK homeowners’ guide to antique and jewelry appraisals
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