Melanie Modica
ASA, ARM, ISA AM
ASA Appraiser of the Year 2020
I was honored to be the first ASA member to receive the international award for Appraiser of the Year recognition in 2020. My credentials are unmatched. I am currently serving the American Society of Appraisers as the Appraisal Review & Management Discipline Committee Chair. I am an ARM course instructor, and have been a contributor, editor and developer for the ASA ARM Principles of Valuation (POV) courses 201, 203 and 204. These courses are offered to appraisers who seek knowledge and training to become ARM designated appraisal reviewers and managers, upon completing the coursework and examinations. Other experiences include serving as the valuation review course manual developer for VR204, which is the International Valuation Standards version. I was also the creator of the ASA ARM e-Journal and the ARM Mentoring Program. When asked to develop and produce a valuation review manual for the government of a middle eastern country, I created the content and led the contributing discipline specialists and an editing team. With a colleague, I created the award-winning international Expert Witness Forum educational event offered through the Houston chapter of the ASA. My professional services for various art collection needs include valuation, appraisal review, appraisal management, expert witness service, litigation support, art advisory, and art consulting.
As a designated expert witness in the state of Texas, I offer expert witness and litigation support services for art involved in disputes, as well as formal appraisal review services for questioned or noncompliant personal property reports involved in litigation, mediation, or arbitration. Clients need to know if an opposing appraisal report was written properly, and if it stands as credible and worthy of belief. When I am not designated as an expert witness, I am able to provide consulting services that assist clients in litigation matters. I explain the appraisal standard of care and appraisal methodology to attorneys or insurance agents, or anyone in need of creating strategies to prove a case.
My advisory services conduct market analyses for acquisitions, divestments, and other circumstances requiring market data and overviews for collection decisions.
APPRAISAL --- APPRAISAL REVIEW --- APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT Three essential services--One exceptional standard.
The quality of my service matters most and my experience makes the difference for my clients and their specific appraisal needs. Every assignment is concluded confidently and professionally from beginning to end. Specializing in appraisal review and appraisal management enhances my art appraisal services.
I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree that includes post-baccalaureate studies in Management Administration & Supervision, and Art History. My degree and studies led to my first career in art education in the Texas public school system. This experience enhances my ability to address and inform attorneys, jurors, and clients with clearly understandable, impartial, professional services. I write for the level and understanding of my intended users.
Attending yearly international conventions for Personal Property, Appraisal Review & Management, and also continuing education courses and webinars keeps my education continual. Services are offered in Houston, the surrounding region, and remotely nationwide.
Melanie Modica is a regularly invited speaker of the ASA International Conference for the American Society of Appraisers. She is also an invited speaker for educational presentations to various groups interested in learning about, and understanding various appraisal, appraisal review, and appraisal management content. Presentations are tailored to specific educational content, learning objectives, and outcomes.
Fine Art Appraiser in Houston, Texas