Michigan's Well-respected Personal Property Appraisers

Financial and Estate Planning Council of Metro Detroit

A Wealth of Experience

Providing client appraisals for over 20 years.

Nostalgia Antique Appraisal Services assists clients in determining accurate values for their fine antiques and decorative arts. We thoroughly develop appraisal reports in accordance with strong USPAP guidelines. Contact us today to begin your online appraisal!

Catering to your needs

Services and value that you can trust.

We are qualified to appraise personal property ranging from 18th to Early 20th Century Antiques and Decorative Arts, Mid-Century Modern, and Contemporary. Our specialties include: Furniture, Porcelain, China, Pottery, Silver, Glass, African-African American Art & Collectibles. As part of our team, we have access to Jewelry, Fine Art, and Coin Appraisers.

Fine Antiques & Decorative Art

Appraisal reports for collectors to assist with Valuation for Replacement Costs and Estate Settlement.

Insurance Valuation & Replacement

Appraisal reports for Insurers and Agents to assist with Antique Valuation for Replacement Costs.

Estate & Property Division

Appraisal reports for attorneys to assist with Probate and Estate issues and Divorce and Division of Property.

Residential Contents

Appraisal reports for collectors, insurance companies, attorneys, bank trustees, and affiliates of private collections or archives.

Our Process

Discover

Understand and meet your needs and goals.

Upon the first contact, we will assess the purpose and goals of your appraisal and determine the appropriate reporting needed to best serve you and your intended users.

Research

Hours of thorough expert research.

Our research is based on efficiently gathering relevant market data to accumulate all the necessary information needed to arrive at an accurate value conclusion.

Report

Professional, industry-standard reports.

Your appraisal report will be prepared in alignment with strict principles and procedures for the evaluation and valuation of personal property as prescribed by ISA, USPAP, and the Appraisal Foundation standards.

What People Say About Us

Client Testimonials

Thank you so much for helping us to make our appraisal event a success. We received wonderful comments from our guests.

KathieBirmingham Community Center

...made our estate sale for Habitat for Humanity a success.

Hall & HunterBirmingham, MI

Executed our appraisal needs. Their service was very professional and timely.

M. JacksonWayne State University

Knowledgeable, efficient and effective in helping us accomplish a successful virtual estate sale! You’ll enjoy working with them as well.

Steven W.

Very professional appraisal and service.

American Pharmacy AssociationLansing, MI

The insurance appraisal was very well done. I enjoyed reading all the descriptions. I will certainly refer you to others.

B. BabbBloomfield Hills, MI

I highly recommend their appraisals and estate sales. I will give Nostalgia 10 stars, not 5. I'm happy I chose them.

Taleen D.

Things to Know

Appraisal Tips

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Why Do I Need an Appraiser?

Whenever there’s a question about the value of your personal property, there’s also a risk involved. It may be the

7 Questions to Ask When Hiring an Appraiser

1. What qualifies you to appraise my property? A qualified appraiser has formal education in appraisal theory, principles, procedures, ethics,