News

January 19, 2012. Peter holds a successful joint seminar with Todd Lutsky (Estate Planning attorney) of Cushing & Dolan PC, held at Wellesley Senior Center. Seminar was part of NAIPC Community Outreach program.

January 2012. NEIAS had a great year. 2011 was the best year we ever had, even with the bad economy. We anticipate that 2012 will be even better! We had some new clients that we were working on for a while. It was nice to be of service to them. There will be some more changes this year, such as a new focus on the Background checks and Monitoring services. We will be actively expanding this department as it proved fruitful last year. Similar changes to the appraisal side will happen. A greater focus will be towards clients with collections. Visit us again in a couple of months to see how we are doing.

December 2011. NEIAS has been awarded to run background checks for Waterville Valley Ski Resort, NH.

November 2011. HeritageAssist and it's website have been closed down due to restructuring by NEIAS.

September 2011. Peter Yvanovich is an official member of the American Association of Notaries.

September 2011. Peter has officially disbanded Resources for Seniors networking group. He was the President of the group.

August 2, 2011. We have undergone an official change of name from Atlantic General Services, Inc. to New England Inventory & Appraisal Services, Inc. Please make all checks out to the new name.

August 2011. Peter is the new Outreach Coordinator for The National Aging in Place Council-Boston Chapter.

July 2011. NEIAS has partnered with Admiral Concierge of Salem, MA. Owner Hannah Stringer will team up with us to serve the needs of our clients. Services include the organization and management of non-legal matters for Executors and Attorneys. Please visit the website www.admiralconcierge.com to learn more.

June 2011. agspartners.com (parent company of NEIAS) has closed it's website. All services and information that AGS offers is now on this website see www.newenglandinventory.com/ags.html

June 2011. NEIAS is no longer an affiliate of LifeLock of Arizona.

May 2011. Repeat of the adult educational course at the Acton-Boxborough High School visit www.comed.ab.mec.edu click on Community Ed for more details.

April 2011. Peter is conducting an adult educational course at the Acton-Boxborough High School visit www.comed.ab.mec.edu click on Community Ed for more details. Course is in 3 parts starting 4/26/11 at 7-8:30pm $75 for the course.

March 2011. NEIAS/AGS has expanded it's background check services to 4 care-giving companies.
February 2011. New England Inventory & Appraisal Services joins the National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC) Boston Chapter. The National Aging in Place Council is a senior support network. www.naipc.org
February 2011. Peter has booked 5 events in the Boston area for his Antiques Roadshow style event.
January 2011. Peter is conducting an adult educational course at the Acton-Boxborough High School visit www.comed.ab.mec.edu click on Community Ed for more details. Course is in 4 parts starting 1/25/11 at 7-8:30pm $100 for the course.
December 2010. Peter has been approved to be an expert for Amica Insurance and The Travelers Insurance Co. in dealing with the inventory & appraisal of homes damaged by fires and floods.
December, 2010. Peter successfully performed his "Antiques Roadshow style event" at 11 Assisted Living facilities throughout Massachusetts. Bookings are in place for Spring 2011.
September, 2010. Bookings for "Antiques Roadshow style events by Peter Yvanovich" at various Independent & Assisted Living facilities are being filled quickly. Make sure you call for your reservation. Peter is booking right up to spring 2011.
August, 2010. Peter has been accepted as a Board Member of The Inventory Institute of Dallas, TX. His roles will include advising on rules and ethics, and help with the formation of certification courses. He is also taking on the role of International Marketing Liason to expand membership globally.
August, 2010. Peter has been Certified as a Senior Certified Home Inventory Professional (SCHIP) with The Inventory Institute of Dallas, TX.
August, 2010. Peter has expanded his affiliate base, and is now a Marketing Associate for the Durkin Valuation Consultants of Boston. Durkin Valuation is a prized appraisal firm that specializes in all aspects of appraisals.
June, 2010. Due to the past successes of "Antiques Roadshow style events by Peter Yvanovich" at various Independent & Assisted Living facilities, Peter has scheduled over 20 facilities going into the summer and fall seasons. See Roadshow events page.
June, 2010. NEIAS is now the provider of all Background checks for Craftech Restoration Services of Upton, MA.
May, 2010. Peter Yvanovich voted as new President of Resources for Seniors group. www.thrivingseniors.com
April, 2010. NEIAS is engaging in talks with The Inventory Institute of Dallas, TX. Peter Yvanovich has been invited to be on the Board of Advisors to help writing courses and governing the national standards. This is a grass- roots association intended for the Home Inventory professional to obtain certification and knowledge of the industry. Courses will be offered with various certifications allowing people to advance their carreers. Visit www.theinventoryinstitute.com Watch this space for further news.
April 15, 2010. NEIAS has partnered with NextStage Associates, LLC, Laurie Nordman. The company provides downsizing, relocating, organizing and home staging services in the metro west area and beyond. Specializing in senior moves, they are certified senior move managers as well as having experience handling emotional moves of seniors www.nextstageassociates.com
April, 2010. Peter Yvanovich is the official appraiser/valuer of household goods and items for Furnishing Options of Marlborough, a non-profit program of Employment Options of Marlborough. Peter will work with other volunteers to value items to be sold to support the on-going expenses of the organization.
April 12, 2010. NEIAS participated in an Associate Member mini expo at the monthly NAPO-NE meeting at Newton Senior Center. Many members stopped at our table to inquire mostly about our Home Inventory services, appraisal services and background checks.
March 30, 2010. Antiques Roadshow style event by Peter Yvanovich, SPA at Marlborough Hills Healthcare Center, Marlborough, MA was a great success. About 40 people showed up despite a very rainy evening (during flood season!). The event was televised by the Marlborough local TV station.
March, 2010. NEIAS has partnered with The Next Move, LLC, Joyce Smith. The company provides an array of moving and relocation services tailored to your specific needs in the Worcester area. They also specialize in senior moves and relocation. www.thenextmoveservices.com
March, 2010. NEIAS joined NAPO-NE (National Association of Professional Organizers-New England) as an Associate Member. This will help us market to their client base and help them deliver a more complete service.
March, 2010. New England Inventory & Appraisal services (NEIAS) partners with Pat Bernabei of Sort It Out to enhance services offerings to each others' clients. (617) 332-7500 www.sortitoutnow.com
February, 2010. NEIAS and Still Life Home Consignment, 68 Tower Street, Hudson, MA www.stilllifehome.com (978) 562-3221 have partnered in a new venture. The new partnership and name of the exclusive area is called "Vintique"- a combination of vintage and antique. NEIAS has a space at the shop for vintage and antique pieces. All pieces have been professionally appraised to substantiate true values of both private and consignors' pieces. NEIAS and Still Life are now able to buy select pieces, please contact Peter Yvanovich (978) 807-0589 of NEIAS, or Johanna Higgins (978) 562-3221 of Still Life for more information. The word Vintique is copyrighted by NEIAS.
January 2010, NEIAS partners with Aimee Berrent (Jewelry Appraiser) of A Matter of Brilliance to expand services to each others' clients. http://www.ambappraisal.com
November 9, 2009. 30 minute radio spot on Money Matters WESO 970AM 8:30-9:00am, hosted by Joe Mangiacotti. Peter answered questions on Appraisals and his services. To hear the radio spot, go to www.thrivingseniors.com.
October 2009. Atlantic General Services, Inc. (AGS) parent company to New England Inventory & Appraisal Services, becomes an Official Affiliate for FirstAdvantage of California. We now perform instant Driving Records for all 50 states. Click here for more info http://www.agspartners.com/background_checks.html
September 29, 2009. Atlantic General Services, Inc. (AGS) parent company to New England Inventory & Appraisal Services, becomes an Official Affiliate for LegalZoom.com Look through this website for ads and click on them.
September 17, 2009. Antiques and Etiquette- Turn what's old into gold and how to mind your Victorian manners. Presented by Peter Yvanovich and Janet Parnes, etiquette consultant. Thank you Life Care Center of Acton & Benjamin Moore for your hospitality.
July 22, 2009. New England Inventory & Appraisal Services partners with Erik Hansen of Erik Hansen Photography, Maynard, MA. www.erikhansenphotography.com/ to perform home inventories with professional photography on valuables and collections.
July 20, 2009. New England Inventory & Appraisal Services partners with Janet Parnes of Royal Tea Parties by Lady J (www.royalteaparties.net) to perform joint events at Senior facilities. First one is scheduled at Life Care Center of Acton on Sept. 17. See events page for details.
June 2009. "Antiques Road Shows by Peter Yvanovich, SPA" a great success! More than 110 people attended the 2 events at Whitney Place in Northboro and Natick, MA on 6/9 and 6/16. Thank you Whitney Place for your hospitality.
May 2009. New England Inventory & Appraisal Services (NEIAS) partners with Black Tie Concierge Services, Inc. to from Heritage Assist. Services include the organization and management of non-legal matters for Executors and Attorneys. Please visit the website http://www.HeritageAssist.com to learn more.