CPPAG Accredited · Personal Property Appraisals since 2012
The acknowledged leader in personal property appraising.
PYK has an outstanding reputation and is sought as the foremost authority on personal property appraisals within Metro Vancouver. Independent, defensible valuations for legal, estate, and tax purposes.
- Appraised
- $600M+
- Experience
- 29 yrs
- Languages
- 3
“Your satisfaction is guaranteed.”
Over $600M of assets appraised in British Columbia. Trusted by lawyers, executors, bailiffs, and private clients.
Track record
Over $600M worth of assets appraised within BC.
Abbotsford, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Richmond, Surrey, White Rock, or Vancouver — our clients come from everywhere because they trust our appraisals. PYK has a deep understanding of the marketplace and the industry experience to back it up. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.
- Vancouver
- Burnaby
- Richmond
- Surrey
- Coquitlam
- Abbotsford
- White Rock
What we appraise
From a single bottle to an entire estate.
If it's tangible, valuable, and contested, insured, donated, or inherited — we value it.
Wine & Spirits
Cellars, single bottles, en primeur, rare vintages.
Fine Art
Paintings, prints, sculpture, mixed media.
Jewelry & Watches
Diamonds, coloured stones, designer pieces, timepieces.
Antiques & Furniture
Period furniture, decorative arts, estate contents.
Asian Art
Porcelain, jade, scroll paintings, ceramics, bronze.
Coins & Collectibles
Rare coins, numismatic estates, sports & pop memorabilia.
Silver & Crystal
Sterling flatware, hollowware, fine crystal stemware.
Estate Contents
Whole-home inventories for probate and distribution.
Our services
Independent appraisals for every purpose.
From PPSA seizures to estate probate and charitable donation appraisals, every report is prepared by a CPPAG accredited appraiser and built to stand up to scrutiny.
Bailiff Appraisal
Independent valuations for bailiffs and creditors acting under the Personal Property Security Act (PPSA).
- PPSA seizure appraisals
- Fair Market Value for liquidation
- Forced-sale and orderly-liquidation values
Estate Probate Appraisal
Court-ready valuations of estate contents for Probate, equitable distribution, and Fair Market Value for sale.
- Probate – Proof of Wills
- Equitable Distribution of assets
- Fair Market Value for sale to a third party
Charitable Donations Appraisal
Federal and Provincial tax appraisals for non-cash charitable contributions and casualty loss claims.
- Non-cash charitable contribution appraisals
- Casualty loss claim appraisals
- Federal and Provincial tax compliant reports
How it works
A simple, transparent process.
From first conversation to delivered report — clear steps, defensible results.
- Step 01
Get in touch
Call us or send the asset details by email. We'll discuss your assignment and confirm a plan.
- Step 02
Inspect & document
We arrange a site visit, complete a detailed inventory, capture photographs, and verify provenance.
- Step 03
Deliver the report
A defensible, court-ready appraisal is delivered to your inbox.
About PYK
Founded by Pao Yao Koo — 29+ years of appraisal expertise.
PYK Appraisals specializes in wine appraisals as well as working with bailiffs under the Personal Property Security Act (PPSA). We have built a reputation for dependable, honest service and precision estimates.
Pao Yao Koo is an accredited member of the Canadian Personal Property Appraisals Group and an accomplished executive with over 29 years of experience in the appraisal business. We are pleased to offer our professional services in English, Mandarin, Cantonese.
Read more about us
What clients say
Trusted by lawyers, executors, and private clients.
“The service provided by PYK Appraisals was professional, timely and exactly what I was looking for. I appreciate the quick turn around time and the quality report that was provided.”
“In my divorce case, it was good to have Yoyo's experience with legal matters and her ability to give an expert testimony in court.”
“PYK delivered a clear, defensible appraisal report on a tight deadline. Their attention to detail and knowledge of the market gave us complete confidence.”
Confidential and professional service.
Speak with an accredited appraiser about your assignment.