07/13/07

The Appraiser Code of Ethics

Appraiser's Certified by the American Quilter's Society are qualified to evaluate quilts and quilted textiles. In order to begin certification testing, the candidate must sign and subscribe to the following code of ethics.

* The purpose of the appraisal and ownership of the property should be established before beginning an appraisal. Professional tact and finesse in reacting to the client and/or the property to be appraised is paramount.

*Appraisers should inform clients when a property does not warrant appraisal.

*It is unethical to write an appraisal on an existing property without performing a physical examination of it.

*It is unethical to knowingly put a false insurance value on a property.

*Appraisers should avoid the appearance of conflict of interest.

*It is unethical to take advantage of an appraisal situation to solicit.

*It is unethical to make use of information gained from any quilt appraisal without permission of the owner.

*It is incumbent upon each certified appraiser to maintain professional courtesy with regard to all other appraisers.

*It is unethical to appraise beyond one's knowledge, abilities, and experience.

TO CONTACT AN APPRAISER CERTIFIED BY AQS, AND ONE THAT HAS SUBSCRIBED TO THE ABOVE CODE OF ETHICS, CONTACT DEBORAH ROBERTS at Quiltevals@aol.com.