Nugent Appraisal Services

Specialties

Since 1976. We appraise and certify the value of Fine Art, Jewelry, Antiques, Collectibles, Memorabilia and General Residential Contents. We perform onsite appraisal services as well as a cost-​saving remote certified appraisal from digital images, descriptions, and official documentation. As accredited appraisers and gemologists we produce a USPAP compliant certified report as required by Insurers, Government Agencies, and the Courts. Our independent certified reports are used for Estate Settlement, Equitable Distribution, Charitable Donation, Insurance Scheduling, Damage Claim, Divorce, and Buy/​Sell Decisions. We provide Expert Witness testimony in support of our independent appraisal services in cases involving litigation.

History

Established in 1976.

Nugent Appraisal Services was founded in 1976 by Ray Nugent Jr. Ray owned a bookstore that sold rare and out-​of-​print titles. Customers were frequently asking Ray the true value of their books. A book appraising service was born. Ray branched out into other areas of specialty including documents, manuscripts, and antique maps. As the second generation of Nugent’s joined the firm, each family appraiser chose an area of specialty including Fine Art, Decorative Art, and General Residential Contents. Nugent Appraisal Services has recently added the third generation with the addition of Ray’s grand daughter and accredited Gemologist Olivia Nugent. The family firm now in its 39^th year of service has six appraisers that regularly travel throughout Florida and frequently to other states.

Meet the Business Owner

Ray N.

Business Owner

Ray Nugent III, son of firm founder Ray Jr., joined the firm in 2001. Ray graduated from the University of Georgia. He brought a background of business development in the internet age to the traditional appraisal firm. He acquired the highest level of appraising knowledge and instruction from the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) while absorbing hands-​on experience from his appraisal mentor and father Ray Jr., a senior accredited ASA appraiser. In addition to appraising Ray manages the day-​to-​day operations of the firm. He maintains all client contact and focuses on complete client satisfaction.