[pianotech] Appraisal

[Paul T Williams]

Hi Noah,

If they want to use your evaluation in court, than you should state 
clearly in a written document, that it is solely your "opinion". That's 
all a real estate appraisers fee is for, an "OPINION", yes educated, but 
none the less, just that. Be ready to play ball, or just stay out of it!

It sounds like a pandora's box to me. FWIW.

Paul




From:
Noah Frere <noahfrere at gmail.com>
To:
pianotech at ptg.org
Date:
07/15/2010 01:02 PM
Subject:
[pianotech] Appraisal



Yesterday I recieved a call from someone representing the church piano 
asking me to come and look at their grand piano purchased about a year 
ago. There are string breakage problems and the company from whom they 
bought the piano has been out twice to repair broken strings, but now will 
no longer answer the phone, although the warranty is not yet expired. 
There are now 8 broken strings. 

They intend to sue the piano store, get the money back and purchase a 
different piano. They intend to use my evaluation, possibly in court, to 
back up their case. 

I see red flags. I remember attending a lecture by a tech a couple years 
ago about the importance of some sort of government license needed for 
appraisals. I am going to go read up on this matter, but if anyone has any 
knowledge or advice I sure would appreciate it. I only tentatively booked 
the appointment, and I plan on confirming, or more likely, canceling, 
tonight after I know more.

-Noah Frere

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