CPPAG Accredited · Personal Property Appraisals since 2012
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
- 14 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
Date-of-death fair market value appraisals for estate personal property and household contents, with one comprehensive report.
- Probate – Proof of Wills
- Equitable Distribution of assets
- Fair Market Value for sale to a third party
Charitable Donations Appraisal
Professional in-kind donation appraisals for registered charities — comprehensive reports across personal property categories.
- In-kind donation appraisals for registered charities
- Comprehensive reports covering multiple categories of personal property
- Coordination with qualified specialists when required
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 — 14+ 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 14 years of experience in the appraisal business. We are pleased to offer our professional services in English, Mandarin, Cantonese.
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Testimonials
Trusted by lawyers, executors, and private clients.
Representative examples of appraisal work across collectibles, estates, charitable donations, commercial assets, and business transfers.
“We weren't sure our collectibles needed a formal appraisal. Pao Yao explained when one wasn't necessary and pointed us toward reliable ways to research market values on our own — saving us time and expense.”
“During a difficult estate settlement, PYK helped us understand which assets warranted a professional appraisal and which could go straight to public auction. That guidance cut through the confusion and kept costs sensible.”
“We donated designer handbags and other luxury personal property to a registered charity. PYK prepared independent appraisals that our accountant and the charity were both comfortable relying on.”
“For many years PYK has supported our organization with appraisals for wine collections and other in-kind donations. Donors trust the process, and so do we.”
“PYK's forced liquidation value reports for restaurant equipment, industrial machinery, inventory, and other business assets are thorough and defensible — exactly what we need as bailiffs and trustees.”
“Before we closed on a business acquisition, PYK inspected the assets on site and verified they reasonably supported the figures on the financial statements. That independent check gave our legal and accounting teams real confidence.”
Confidential and professional service.
Speak with an accredited appraiser about your assignment.