Family Owned & Operated Florida-based Appraisal Firm Expands Its Reach After Four Decades In Business

Fort Lauderdale, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/28/2016 -- Nugent Appraisal, a family owned and operated personal property appraisal firm with offices throughout Florida is celebrating their 40th year of service. Nugent Appraisal produces USPAP compliant, certified appraisal reports for Insurers, Government Agencies, the Courts, Professionals and their clients as well as families and individuals.

The firm provides independent values of Fine Art, Jewelry, Decorative Arts, Collectibles, Memorabilia, Antiques, and General Residential Contents for Insurance Scheduling, Estate Settlement, Equitable Distribution, Marital Dissolution, Charitable Donation, and Buy/Sell Decisions. Their team of accredited appraisal experts perform onsite examinations as well as remote appraisals from shared digital images and descriptions.

Ray Nugent Jr. began appraising books while a rare book store owner in Naples, FL in 1976. He expanded his appraisal service to include documents, manuscripts, and maps. His growing client base stretched their demand for accurate values of more items like antiques and collectibles. Never one to miss a demand and opportunity, Ray became a member of the American Society of Appraisers in order to obtain the necessary knowledge and accreditation.

Ray's son, Ray Nugent III and his wife Gwen came into the business in 2001. Ray III was educated and trained by ASA and Gwen by the International Society of Appraisers (ISA). Ray III has managed the firm through its growth from a single office to six offices throughout Florida. His father remains active in the firm's Naples, FL office reviewing the firm's reports and traveling throughout the country appraising large archival collections for institutions and museums.

The founder's granddaughter and 3rd generation appraiser joined the firm in 2014. Olivia Nugent, an accredited GIA Gemologist is the firm's main appraiser of Jewelry as well as other items. Olivia and Nugent Appraisal have recently secured a General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule as an approved small business vendor to the Federal Government. The GSA Schedule has created opportunities for the firm to meet appraisal needs throughout the country.

Nugent Appraisal's Manager Ray III shared, "We're fortunate to have come a long way from the rare book store appraisal office 40 years ago. We are thankful to Dad for what he started and feel blessed that our growth allows the family to share our work lives and prosper together."

For information on Nugent Appraisal's services, visit www.nugentappraisal.com.

About Nugent Appraisal
Nugent Appraisal LLC began in 1976 when founder Ray Nugent Jr., the owner of a rare books store in Naples, FL, began appraising books because customers requested the value of them. After appraising books, he expanded into documents/manuscripts, and finally to residential contents, fine art, etc. His son, Ray III joined the business in 2001. His online commerce experience enabled the firm to expand their valuation services to a much wider market by identifying, appraising, and certifying items remotely from digital images and descriptions. Ray Jr's granddaughter Olivia Nugent joined the family business in 2014 as the firm's accredited Gemologist, completing the 3rd generation of Nugent appraisers.

www.nugentappraisal.com
888-353-7152

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Florida-based Appraisal Firm Expands its Reach Nationwide After Securing Federal Supply Contract

Fort Lauderdale, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/24/2016 -- Nugent Appraisal Services – a family owned and operated personal property appraisal firm with service offices in Naples, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Orlando, and Tampa – has secured a General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule. GSA Schedules are fast, easy, and effective contracting vehicles for both customers and vendors. For GSA Schedules, GSA establishes long-term government wide contracts with commercial companies to provide access to millions of commercial products and services at volume discount pricing. GSA Schedule Contracts were developed to assist federal employees in purchasing products and services; they contain pre-negotiated prices, delivery terms, warranties, and other terms and conditions which streamline the buying process.

Nugent Appraisal provides the service of the production of independent, USPAP compliant certified appraisal reports. The reports present current market and replacement values of personal property including fine art, jewelry, collectibles, decorative art, memorabilia, and general residential contents. The appraisal process typically involves the firm's appraisal experts going onsite where the personal property items are located (residences, offices, banks, storage facilities) to perform an examination. As digital image technology advances and more individuals become proficient in gathering and sharing, an increasing number of items are appraised remotely – reducing time and appraisal fee cost. The certified reports describe, picture, and value each item, set of items, or grouping of items.

Nugent Appraisal, in business since 1976, has been servicing government agencies for years. The appraisal reports often value assets seized by Department of Justice agencies. The values are utilized for prosecution procedures and/or liquidation purposes. Securing the GSA Schedule, understandably, is the end result of an arduous vetting procedure that spanned 18 months.

The firm looks forward to capitalizing on its small business designation as an approved vendor to Federal and Executive Agencies, Department of Defense, and International Organizations by stretching its regular service area throughout all 50 states.

About Nugent Appraisal LLC
Nugent Appraisal LLC began in 1976 when founder Ray Nugent Jr., the owner of a rare books store in Naples, FL, began appraising books because customers requested the value of them. After appraising books, he expanded into documents/manuscripts, and finally to residential contents, fine art, etc. His son, Ray III joined the business in 2001. His online commerce experience enabled the firm to expand their valuation services to a much wider market by identifying, appraising, and certifying items remotely from digital images and descriptions. Ray Jr's granddaughter Olivia Nugent joined the family business in 2014 as the firm's accredited Gemologist, completing the 3rd generation of Nugent appraisers.

www.nugentappraisal.com
888-353-7152

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Experienced Florida Appraisal Firm Adds Federal Agency to its Extensive Portfolio of Clientele

Miami, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/05/2016 -- Nugent Appraisal LLC, a Personal Property (Tangible Assets) appraisal firm, with offices throughout Central and South Florida, has been selected as the exclusive Jewelry Appraisal resource for a Department of Justice (DOJ) agency in Miami. The contract secures a one-year service agreement with options for years two and three.

Nugent Appraisal was founded in Naples, FL in 1976 by senior accredited ASA Ray Nugent Jr. Mr. Nugent is still active in the firm, focusing primarily in appraising large institutional archival collections and remote residential contents appraisals for the firm's home inventory clients throughout the country. His son, Ray Nugent III and granddaughter and Gemologist Olivia Nugent manage operations and client services. The firm includes five appraiser-family members spanning three generations.

About Nugent Appraisal LLC
Nugent Appraisal values all categories of Personal Property including Fine Art, Jewelry, Collectibles, Memorabilia, Decorative Art, and General Residential Contents. The USPAP compliant appraisal reports are used for Scheduling Insurance, Estate Settlement, Equitable Distribution, Marital Dissolution, Charitable Donation, Lending Activities, and Buy/Sell decisions. Every appraiser is professionally trained, educated, and adheres to a strict code of professional ethics. The firm maintains General Liability and Errors & Omissions insurance coverages. The appraisers perform onsite appraisal examinations in residences, businesses, storage facilities, offices, and banking facilities.

The appraisal services provided to DOJ agencies throughout Florida typically focus on providing independent valuations of seized assets for prosecution and resale purposes. Items appraised have included jewelry, coins, bullion, fine art, clothing and accessories, firearms, and decorative art. The appraisers often provide Expert Witness testimony in support of their independent reports.

The newest Miami DOJ contract reflects Nugent Appraisal's commitment to consistently hold high standards on all levels – legally, professionally, and ethically. "Utilizing business practices second to none have been an integral part of the business for four decades and have allowed us not only to survive but to thrive and ultimately gain the trust individual of clients as well as highly secure organizations such as federal agencies," shared founder Ray Nugent Jr. "We've been fortunate to gain this contract and will use it as an opportunity to expand our services towards other entities in need of an experienced and trustworthy appraisal business."

Nugent Appraisal is currently in the application phase of securing a General Services Agency (GSA) Schedule in order to be an approved designated Small Business provider of appraisal services to Federal, State, and Municipal government entities throughout the country.

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888-353-7152

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Appraisal Offices Remain in Palm Beach, Miami, Naples, Tampa, and Orlando to Continue to Serve Customers in Those Markets

Fort Lauderdale, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/05/2016 -- For the past 40 years, Nugent Appraisal LLC (Nugent Appraisal Service) has helped customers all across the sunshine state with their appraisal needs. From fine art to jewelry, antiques to collectibles – they assisted clientele in cities all over Florida. Most recently they have moved their central administrative office to North Fort Lauderdale. Ultimately, they will continue to operate individual appraisal offices in Palm Beach, Miami, Naples, Tampa, and Orlando. Their latest addition is an online downsizing & estate sale auction service that helps their clientele sell all items in a residence or business in just weeks.

Nugent Appraisal Service is a family-owned and operated firm that appraises fine art, jewelry, antiques, collectibles, memorabilia, and general residential content. They operate appraisal offices throughout Central and South Florida that service Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Naples, Tampa/St. Pete, and Orlando. In addition, they produce independent, certified reports for Insurance, Estate Settlement, Marital Dissolution, Charitable Donation, Lending Activities, and Buy/Sell Decisions.

The team at Nugent Appraisal LLC prides themselves on their ability to tap into the human element of their duties. Nothing demonstrates that more than their hand-on approach to apprising items – the experts visit residences, businesses, and secure storage facilities to perform a the examination of your items. Frequently, they travel to multiple residences/locations to certify the value of all assets in one comprehensive report. The appraisal service and certified report meets all USPAP standards as required by Insurers, Government Agencies, and the Courts. All conversations, images, descriptions, documentation, and reports are strictly confidential.

"The move to North Fort Lauderdale is one that we have planned on for a little while now, and it's one we are excited has finally moved forward," explained general manager of Nugent Appraisal Ray Nugent. "Moving forward we are sure this move will allow us to better meet the needs of our customer base, and we look forward to continuing to serve the people of Florida in every way we can."

About Nugent Appraisal LLC
Nugent Appraisal LLC began in 1976 when founder Ray Nugent Jr., the owner of a rare books store in Naples, FL, began appraising books because customers requested the value of them. After appraising books, he expanded into documents/manuscripts, and finally to residential contents, fine art, etc. His son, Ray III joined the business in 2001. His online commerce experience enabled the firm to expand their valuation services to a much wider market by identifying, appraising, and certifying items remotely from digital images and descriptions. Ray Jr's granddaughter Olivia Nugent joined the family business in 2014 as the firm's accredited Gemologist, completing the 3rd generation of Nugent appraisers.

http://www.nugentappraisal.com/

(239) 353-7122

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