…Those on our faculty who have had the opportunity to review your book, Appraising Personal Property: Principles and Methodology, all agree that it is the best work of its kind and provides a strong, useful and thorough tool for the professional personal property appraiser. We have chosen to have this book become the standard text for our course, Appraisal Ethics and Appraisal Writing. On behalf of all here at CFA I want to thank you for this much needed work. – Walter Miller, CEO, College for Appraisers.
I have just received a copy of your book, Appraising Personal Property: Principles and Methodology. My congratulations on writing such an excellent and comprehensive book which has been long awaited in the field of personal property appraising. I have been a certified appraiser for thirty years but realize from the study of your book that I still have a lot to learn. I am certain that it will become the standard reference for personal property appraisers. – Kevin E. Stewart
I am purchasing your book because I remember from our past conversation that your level of experience and your approach to appraising is wonderful. I thank you in advance for writing this definitive guide to appraising. Congratulations on writing such a highly-recommended book — it must have been a huge undertaking! I know your book will be a benchmark, and it sounds like one a book that should be part of every appraiser’s working library. – Gwen Yeaman, ISA
If you aspire to become an appraiser and have not read this book, you should hang your head in shame! – Harry Rinker.
For all of you who have emailed over the years asking how to become an art appraiser (or an appraiser of antiques, collectibles, jewelry, furniture, decorative arts, and so on), I now officially have the answer. Appraising Personal Property: Principles and Methodology by David J. Maloney, Jr. is a complete course book and reference guide not only for anyone who wants to learn how to appraise personal property, but also as a refresher course for those who already do. – Alan Bamberger more
I have just had a chance to read through your new book. I really enjoyed it and I’m sure I will refer to it frequently in the future. I find it very comforting to have black and white instructions for gray area situations! I would appreciate a copy of your Maloney’s ACV Calculator if you wouldn’t mind emailing it – it looks like a very useful tool. I really appreciate seasoned appraisers like yourself who lead the way for those of us who are up and coming in the field. – Rebecca Markman, ISA CAPP, AM
I have all the confidence that your book presents the relevant topic matter in a clear, concise and authoritative manner. I don’t hesitate to think that it is poised to become the prime reference for personal property appraisers for years to come. – P.C.
Your book looks comprehensive and well organized. I will make good use of it and recommend it to my appraiser colleagues. – K.M.
Well, I certainly didn’t think I’d be including an appraisal text on my summer reading list. I’m only through about the first quarter, but on first blush, if there is something that is better than first rate, this is it. – F.W.
By the way, I love the new book!!! I have read other books by various organizations and the legal mumbo jumbo is given but not explained as well. – P.K.
I just received your new book. It’s terrific!! Congratulations on once again doing something excellent and groundbreaking. – L.H.
The new book is terrific and contains everything a professional personal property appraiser needs as a resource. It will get a lot of use in the coming years. – M.A.
Your book is very impressive and easy to comprehend. – K.R