Appraisals by the Sea provides personal property appraisals for household contents including fine art, paintings, prints, sculptures, tapestries, sterling silver, porcelain, Oriental rugs, vintage and antique furniture, contemporary furniture, collectibles, decorative art, lighting, costume jewelry, designer items such as purses, and other residential contents.
Appraisals by the Sea is based in Delray Beach, Florida and provides appraisal services throughout South Florida. The company has specifically provided services in areas including Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Gulf Stream, West Palm Beach, Wellington, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale.
Appraisals by the Sea can also travel to a client’s location, with service available from the Florida Keys to New York.
Marie Wayland is the owner and President of Appraisals by the Sea, Inc. She is an Accredited Appraiser of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) and has been accredited since 2000.
Marie specializes in personal property, residential contents, fine art, and antiques and works with private clients, attorneys, banks, charities, realtors, and other professionals.
A personal property appraiser can help when you need to identify, document, research, or determine the value of household belongings.
Appraisals by the Sea assists clients with estates, divorce proceedings, charitable donations, insurance coverage, damage claims, real estate-related transactions, downsizing, equitable distribution, and other situations involving personal property.
Yes. Appraisals by the Sea prepares personal property appraisals for both taxable and non-taxable estates.
Services may include household inventories, identifying potentially valuable items, documenting property for wills and trusts, establishing values for estate tax purposes, equitable distribution among beneficiaries, and helping families determine what items may be appropriate to keep, sell, or donate.
Yes. Marie Wayland provides personal property appraisals for divorce proceedings in South Florida.
Appraisals may cover an entire home’s contents or specific items and can be used to assist with settlement, mediation, equitable distribution, and litigation.
Appraisals by the Sea can also provide appraisal reviews when values prepared by different appraisers are in dispute and can testify in court regarding those values.
Yes. Appraisals by the Sea provides insurance appraisals for valuable personal property including fine art, sculpture, designer furniture, antiques, collectibles, silver, porcelain, and other household valuables.
Appraisals may also be prepared for damage claims involving items damaged during moving, storage, or other circumstances.
Yes. Marie Wayland prepares personal property appraisals for charitable donations and can help clients determine whether a written appraisal is needed for tax filing purposes.
Donation appraisal services may involve household contents, furniture, art, appliances, lighting, bathroom fixtures, kitchen cabinets, and other qualifying personal property or deconstructed items.
Marie Wayland prepares appraisal reports in accordance with current USPAP, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, requirements, as well as the International Society of Appraisers’ Report Writing Standards and Code of Ethics and applicable IRS requirements.
She completes requalification testing, continuing education, and USPAP compliance coursework to maintain her professional qualifications.
Contact Appraisals by the Sea to discuss your situation, the property that needs to be appraised, the scope of work, and the appraisal process.
The process and approach are tailored to each client’s needs and timeframes, as every situation is unique.
Appraisals by the Sea, Inc.
Delray Beach, FL 33445
Phone: (561) 350-3444
Email: mariewayland@gmail.com
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with evenings and weekends available by appointment.