Whether you need a professional accredited appraisal for selling, insurance, probate, or just want to know the value of family heirlooms, we have the experience and expertise to advise you.
We offer CPPAG accredited appraisal reports and verbal valuations for single items, large collections and entire estates. Our process considers important factors like the item’s condition, age, provenance, and market demand to ensure we arrive at an accurate valuation.
Appraisals are most effective when conducted in person to fully assess the item, though we can also provide remote appraisals in certain cases. Whatever your needs may be, just let us know—we’re here to provide you with a thorough, professional appraisal.
We provide CPPAG accredited appraisals throughout the Comox Valley and Vancouver Island, including Comox, Courtenay, Qualicum Beach, Parksville, Nanoose Bay, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Cumberland, Bowser, and surrounding areas.
At North Island Estate Liquidation Inc., we provide CPPAG accredited personal property appraisals that bring professional credibility and precision to the valuation process. With our accredited appraiser you gain access to appraisals that follow the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) industry standards, ensuring your property’s value is assessed accurately and impartially.
Canadian Personal Property Appraisers Group (CPPAG) accreditation also means that our appraisals are recognized and respected in both the insurance and legal industries. This offers peace of mind for buyers, sellers, and anyone involved in a transaction. Whether it’s for estate liquidation, probate, or insurance purposes, our professional appraisal services offer research and evidence based valuations of personal property.
Have a collection of coins, sports cards, war memorabilia, a shop full of tools, or something else? With hands-on experience in evaluating various types of collections, we provide detailed appraisal reports that include an inventory and highlight the most valuable items.
A probate appraisal is sometimes needed to determine the value of personal property in an estate for settlement purposes. We specialize in accurately assessing the contents of large and diverse estates and provide accredited appraisal reports that meet all legal probate requirements.
People often want to determine the value of a cherished family heirloom, unique antique, or treasured oil painting. An accredited appraisal report provides all the necessary details to insure or sell the item with confidence.

If you are looking to determine the true value of your personal property a fair market value appraisal provides you with an accurate, unbiased assessment of what your items are may sell for in today’s market. This is helpful if you intend to buy or sell an item in the near future, or are just looking to satisfy your curiosity.
An insurance value appraisal is a professional valuation of an item or collection of items to determine their replacement cost in the event of loss, theft, or damage. This type of appraisal helps ensure that your assets are properly insured, providing the coverage needed to fully replace or repair your property if something were to happen.
A liquidation value appraisal is an assessment of the estimated amount that can be obtained from selling an asset or a collection of assets when there are limitations on the sale. This value represents what the item or property would likely sell for under circumstances where the seller is motivated by urgency, such as during a liquidation, bankruptcy, or estate sale.
Colby Owen, CPPA, is an accredited appraiser with the Canadian Personal Property Appraisers Group (CPPAG). With over a decade of experience in the antiques and collectibles industry, Colby brings passion and expertise as a estate liquidator, auctioneer, appraiser, antique dealer, collector, and restorer.
With areas of expertise that include precious metals, coins, jewellery, militaria, weapons, antique furniture, local historic items, primitives, china, glassware, vintage advertising, signage, tools and equipment. Colby’s broad general knowledge strengthens his ability to provide accurate and reliable appraisals for a wide range of personal property.
Whether assessing entire estates, advanced collections, or individual items, Colby delivers trusted, professional services tailored to each client’s needs.
Please reach us at office@northislandestates.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.
A CPPAG accredited appraiser meets nationally recognized standards for accuracy, ethics, and valuation methodology. This ensures your appraisal is credible, defensible, and accepted for probate, estate settlement, insurance, and legal matters across British Columbia.
We appraise a wide range of personal property throughout Vancouver Island, including antiques, fine art, jewellery, coins, collectibles, firearms, vehicles, and full estate contents. Appraisals can be completed for individual items or entire estates.
Professional appraisals are often required for probate, estate distribution, insurance coverage, charitable donations, asset division, or pre-sale planning. Executors in Comox, Courtenay, Nanaimo, Parksville, and Campbell River frequently rely on appraisals to establish fair market value.
Yes. All appraisals include a professionally prepared written report outlining the items appraised, valuation approach, and conclusions. These reports are suitable for probate, insurance, legal, and estate administration purposes.
We can help you determine the best option forward and provide you with alternatives and solutions for your particular situation. We provide free consultations, and take the time to understand your needs. With years of experience we can help guide you with compassion & care.
Serving: Courtenay, Comox, Qualicum Beach, Parksville, Nanoose Bay, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Cumberland, Bowser, and surrounding Vancouver Island communities.
2663 Kilpatrick Ave #14, Courtenay, BC
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