Personal Property Appraisal
Antiques and Militaria
Utilizing his expertise, educational training and experience, Winston A. McKenzie, Jr., qualifies to professionally appraise and provide value determinations for a variety of functions. These include insurance coverage and claims, personal and commercial bankruptcies, marital and business dissolutions, estate and gift tax valuations, casualty loss, purchase and sale of artwork, charitable contributions, appraisal review and expert testimony.
Mr. McKenzie is certified in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) principles and all appraisals meet or exceed this recognized standard. Appraisal assignments and clientele include several of the area's major lending institutions, insurance companies such as the Fireman's Fund and State Farm, law firms and certified public accountants.
Additional assignments have been completed for commercial property management firms, auctioneers, museums, the Small Business Administration and many notable individuals and businesses in Houston and surrounding areas.
Areas of Expertise
Personal:
- Autos, classic to present
- All watercraft
- Residential contents
- Antiques and militaria
- Artwork, sterling, carpets
- Firearms and collectibles
Specialized Experience
Certified Appraiser-Appraisers National Association
Certified, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
Antique and Classic Car Restoration
areas of concentration: Corvettes, Rolls Royce and Bentley
Watercraft Specialist
restoration and refurbishment of power and sailboats personal watercraft
Areas of Specialty / Course Specialties
Machinery and Equipment Appraising For the Generalist
developed, wrote and taught qualification course to local/national ISA
Expert Witness, State and Federal Courts
Diminished Value Appraisals
instructor for national ISA course
Charitable Donation Appraisal Expert
specialty in deconstruction/salvage appraisals of building materials, supplies and contents for Habitat For Humanity and Historic Houston and all IRS-recognized 501c(3) organization donation appraisals
