Your Home and Business Contents Experts—Asset Insights for Life’s Transitions

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Estate Auctions, Appraisals & Downsizing Services

The Peterson Exchange - Appraisals
The Peterson Exchange - Appraisals
The Peterson Exchange - Auctions
The Peterson Exchange - Auctions
The Peterson Exchange - Downsizing and Move Management
The Peterson Exchange - Downsizing and Move Management
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The Peterson Exchange provides appraisal, auction and downsizing services for clients in Florida and those managing property from out of state. Whether coordinating an inherited estate, evaluating assets across multiple residences or arranging the sale of personal property, we offer professional guidance and coordinated solutions tailored to each engagement.

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Expert Appraisals. Thoughtful Estate Solutions. Trusted Results. We are Client First.

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Why choose The Peterson Exchange?

  • Experienced personal property research and valuation

  • Professional support for complex estate transitions

  • Services designed for families and professional referrals

  • Clear communication and organized project management

  • Nationwide appraisal examinations

  • Central Florida estate clearing and auction support

Professional Credentials & Expertise

The Peterson Exchange – Auctions & Appraisals LLC combines professional credentials with experience in auctions, appraisals and property transitions.

  • Licensed Auctioneer — Professionally licensed auctioneer.

  • Licensed Auction Business — A licensed auction business operating in accordance with applicable requirements.

  • Certified Move Manager — Qualified to coordinate and manage the complexities of downsizing and residential transitions.

  • Accredited Member (AM), International Society of Appraisers — Professional appraisal credentials.

  • USPAP-Compliant — Appraisals prepared in accordance with applicable Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.

  • Florida Insurance Adjuster, License 620 — Additional professional qualification.

Appraisals

Independent, court-ready, IRS-qualified, and USPAP-compliant personal-property appraisals for:

  • Estates and Form 706 documentation

  • Divorce and equitable distribution

  • Bankruptcy

  • Insurance claims

  • Donations and Form 8283

  • Business assets

  • Antiques, fine art, jewelry, collectibles, and household contents

When an estate, legal matter, insurance claim, or major life transition involves personal property, the process can quickly become overwhelming. The Peterson Exchange brings organization, research, valuation, and practical support together in one professional resource.

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Home & Business Contents Consulting

Every home and business is unique. Our contents consulting service provides a thoughtful walkthrough and customized plan for clearing, downsizing, organizing, selling, or donating property. With care and practical guidance, we help you determine the best path forward.

Downsizing & Move Management

In today’s fast-paced world, the process of downsizing and moving can be overwhelming, especially for seniors or those transitioning to new living arrangements. At The Peterson Exchange—Auctions & Appraisals, we specialize in providing a full range of services designed to simplify this transition.

  • Sorting

  • Packing

  • Donation Distribution

  • Move Management

  • Space Planning

  • New Residence Organized Setup

Services

Estate Auctions

Professional HOA-friendly estate auction management, online auctions, estate clearing, and liquidation services throughout Florida, designed to maximize recovery value and streamline estate transitions. High-value collections and tangible assets. Confidential estate resolution. Detailed inventories and defensible documentation. Coordinated sale, consignment, donation, and removal services.

Who We Help

We regularly work with:

  • Executors and estate administrators

  • Probate and estate attorneys

  • Trustees and fiduciaries

  • Families settling a loved one’s estate

  • Insurance adjusters and policyholders

  • CPAs and financial professionals

  • Business owners liquidating assets

Our goal is to provide defensible valuations and a smooth

estate transition process.

Every estate represents a lifetime of memories, possessions, and decisions. We understand that estate settlement, probate, divorce, or business closure can be stressful. Our role is not only to determine value but also to provide clarity, court-ready documentation, and practical guidance so clients can move forward with confidence.

FL Licensed Independent Insurance Claims - Fine Art and General Home Contents

Our Florida-licensed independent insurance claims services provide professional support for fine art and general household contents. We help document, assess, and organize personal property information to assist with clear, accurate, and well-supported insurance claims.

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