Book TestimonialsThe third edition volume is first rate and, in my opinion, far surpasses anything else available within the profession both for personal property appraisers and their clients. Bravo! - BE Thank you for the updated material. Your stuff is always good to read and remember. We continue to get good reviews of your book. Keep up the good work. - HR We've purchased this book (as well as the last edition) and it is well worth the cost. Chock full of informaion and, if you are fairly new to Personal Property Appraising, Dave Maloney has already done much of the ground work for you. Dave, thanks for publishing the book. Michael Ivankovich, President at Home Downsizing Consultants, Licensed Auctioneer, USPAP-compliant Appraiser, Fund Raising Auctioneer The new 3rd edition of "Appraising Personal Property: Principles & Methodology" looks outstanding! I turned to the USPAP section right away. Appraisers, both new and old, will love this section. You have created an authoritative and exhaustive compendium of appraisal theory. I have no doubt that your efforts will be as highly regarded as Babcock's for the next few decades. - PC I am purchasing your book because I remember from our 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 a highly recommended book. It sounds like it should be a part of everyone's working library. - GY I just ordered the 2nd edition. I'm finding it to be extremely useful and helpful. I'm a relatively new appraiser and your book is a valuable complement to the required courses. I can't imagine the time it took you to pull it all together - Thanks again for a great resource! - DA I use this manual in my office – I have three family members who are also in my family run business. Your book is fantastic! It is so concise and full of information that we can use on a day-to-day basis. - YK I greatly look forward to receiving improved appraisal reports since any excuse of ignorance has been removed by your book. - Government Appraisal Reviewer Maloney's guide to proper appraisal methodology is so thorough that it can truly be called the only complete source on the subject. This essential guide to the preparation of ethical and professional appraisal reports should not only be a required addition to any appraiser's library but should be on the shelves of every public library as well. Owners of the book also have the ability to obtain updates online at no cost — an especially useful feature in a field where USPAP and IRS regulations can go through modifications. - Peter Hastings Falk Thanks for informing me of the new updates to the 1st edition of your book. I am amazed at your thoroughness. - Ron Mason 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 I find your book very interesting as well as informative. I completed my appraisal "core" courses eight years ago so find your book now to be a great source of information. I have been using it since the day it arrived at my office. The terminology is what I am used to and have learned in the core courses, so it is comforting to have your manual to refer to! Your book is great to use because it is in "plain English. " It is a great resource addition to my library - it already has many little post-it notes marking pages! Again, many thanks. - Linda Maloney |
