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Frequently Asked Questions

Curious about how Blakbird works? Our FAQs cover everything from the valuation process to pricing and platform features. Click through to see how we make valuing personal property simple, efficient, and reliable.

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What is Blakbird, and how does it work?

Blakbird helps individuals and professionals value, catalog, and manage personal property. It’s the first platform to combine AI-powered tools with real appraisers to provide fast and accurate valuations, making it easier to organize belongings, plan estates, or decide what to keep, sell, or pass on.

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Who can use Blakbird?

Blakbird is for anyone who wants to know the value of their personal belongings. Individuals can use the app to value and catalog their items, while professionals like attorneys, trustees, and accountants can use it to appraise and manage items in estates and portfolios.

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What can I do with the Blakbird app? 

The app lets you catalog your belongings, get fast and accurate information and values, and tag items for keeping, selling, or donating. Detailed inventory reports can also be shared with family, attorneys, or financial professionals directly through the app.

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How is using the app different from ordering an appraisal?

The app is great for exploring and organizing items independently, while a qualified appraisal is prepared for legal, tax, or high-value needs. With Blakbird, you can easily transition between the two as needed!

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How is Blakbird better  than traditional appraisals?

Blakbird combines AI technology with expert appraisers to deliver faster, more accurate, and less expensive valuations. This is a hybrid-style approach that ensures reliability while saving time and money compared to traditional methods.

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What is the Enterprise Dashboard for Professionals? 

The Dashboard is a tool for estate and trust professionals that allows them to manage the personal property held in estates and trusts by itemizing and valuing inventories, tracking jobs, and ordering IRS-compliant appraisals.

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What kinds of items does Blakbird appraise? 

Blakbird can appraise most personal property items including household goods, art, antiques, books, collectibles, toys, sports equipment, instruments, electronics, tools, equipment, firearms, and vehicles. Curious? Just upload a photo to let us show you what Blakbird can do!

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What does Blakbird cost? 

The app is free to download with cataloging, valuation, and tagging features currently available at no cost! Qualified appraisals and enterprise solutions start at $99, with custom pricing based on your needs.

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