About
Look Appraisal, LLC is a comprehensive personal property appraisal business specializing in the valuation of fine art, rare books, libraries, business contents, and residential contents. Our appraisal reports meet the requirements of insurance companies, estate planners, banks, attorneys, and various institutions and are prepared in compliance with USPAP (The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice). USPAP is a federally recognized set of appraisal standards developed by The Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) of The Appraisal Foundation, (TAF). The Appraisal Foundation is authorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standards and appraiser qualifications. The purpose of USPAP is to promote and maintain a high level of public trust in appraisal practice by establishing requirements for appraisers.
Located in Northwest Raleigh, near the heart of the RTP tech hub, Look Appraisal embraces a tech-savvy approach. We understand the importance of convenience, offering easy appointment scheduling through Square, online delivery of valuation results and reports, and electronic invoicing and consultations. However, we also recognize that not everyone prefers a digital experience. Rest assured, Look Appraisal is equally adept at traditional business methods for those who prefer them.
At Look Appraisal, LLC, we respect diversity. As such, we are an equal opportunity employer and service provider that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Appraisal services are available for the following:
- Insurance Coverage, Damage or Loss Claims
- Business Property, Contents Valuation
- Non-Cash Charitable Donation (gift in kind)
- Estate Settlement/Tax Filing/Probate
- Equitable Distribution
- Estate Planning
- Market Research
- ...and the ever popular, "What's it Worth?"
When appropriate, personal property inspections are completed onsite.
The Founder
Dana Summitt, ISA AM, Founder of Look Appraisal, LLC, is a generalist appraiser with a specialty in fine art, consultant, guest lecturer, and broker. She is an accredited member of the International Society of Appraisers, the leading professional personal property appraisal association, representing the most highly trained and rigorously tested independent appraisers in the United States and Canada. She is a member of the ISA Fine Art Committee and the ISA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force.
As an accredited member of ISA she has completed the ISA Core Course in Appraisal Studies, ISA Fine Arts specialty course, documented over 700 hours of market-related experience in the appraisal field, and is in compliance with the current Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
She has extensive experience in appraising rare and antiquarian books, fine art, photography, office equipment, general household contents, music memorabilia, and 20th Century vintage clothing. An Indiana native, Ms. Summitt is a proud alumna of Ball State University. She resides in Raleigh, North Carolina with her family, surrounded by the tall whispering pine trees for which the beautiful Carolinas are known.
