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Online appraisals for charitable donations, estate settlement, divorce, insurance claims, and financial reporting, prepared in accordance with USPAP. AppraiseItNow appraises personal property, fine art, machinery & equipment, vehicles, boats, and businesses in all 50 states.
They negotiated with the insurance for us… Absolutely worth the price we paid
Their customer service is OUTSTANDING… I’d give 10 if possible!
The final report was thorough, well organized, and clearly explained the methodology and reasoning behind the valuation
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, INSURANCE AGENCIES, LENDERS, AND MORE.
No single person can be an expert in everything. That's why our team of credentialed, USPAP-compliant appraisers specializes by asset type, covering fine art, furniture, household items, vehicles, heavy equipment & machinery, inventory, and business valuation.
Jewelry, antiques, furniture, coins, collectibles, and household goods.
Paintings, prints, sculpture, photography, and mixed media.
Medical equipment, restaurant equipment, manufacturing machinery, and technology assets.
LLCs, S-corps, partnerships, fractional interests, and privately held stock.
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, trailers, and classic vehicles.
Sailboats, powerboats, yachts, jet skis, and personal watercraft.
Retail inventory, wholesale stock, raw materials, and finished goods.
How it works
Nobody orders an appraisal for fun. It is an estate to settle, a Form 8283 to file, an insurance claim, a divorce, or a loan closing, and usually there is a date somebody else set. AppraiseItNow exists so that call gets answered: one in-house team that covers personal property, fine art, antiques, jewelry, vehicles, boats, machinery and equipment, inventory, and closely held businesses, in every state, with a flat fee quoted before any work starts.
The process
What the item is and what the appraisal is for: an estate, a Form 8283, an insurance claim, a divorce, a loan.
We quote a fixed price for that scope and confirm timing before any work starts. No hourly meters.
Photos, receipts, provenance, titles, or financial statements through a secure upload link.
The credentialed specialist for your asset researches comparables, applies the right approach, and signs the USPAP-compliant report.
Two ways we do it
You upload photographs and documents; the appraiser researches comparable sales and current market evidence and writes the report. No visit, no travel fee, same credentialed signature.
A large equipment fleet, a full estate, or a high-value piece an insurer wants examined in person. We schedule the visit, inspect, and deliver the same report.
Every report includes
Turnaround varies by project and we confirm timing up front. Working to a court date, a tax filing, or a closing? Tell us the deadline and we will tell you whether we can meet it before you pay anything.
What clients say we are known for
Across 110+ published AppraiseItNow reviews the picture is consistent: every one is from a client who paid us for an appraisal, and the three things they raise most often are that they would hire us again, how quickly we answer, and how much research is visible in the report.
AppraiseItNow Inc. is the best company I was lucky to find by accident. I was looking for someone to appraise cabinets for a donation to charity. I asked for multiple referrals, called multiple appraisal services, etc., and no one could help me. I found AppraiseItNow and from the moment I started working with them, they were wonderful! Joe guided me on what I needed to send him, what needed to be done and stayed in touch with me the entire time. Their customer service is OUTSTANDING and a welcome surprise in today’s world where good customer service is an anomaly! They returned an appraisal in a timely manner, it was clear, concise, cost-effective and exactly what I needed. They followed up with me multiple times to ensure that I received it and everything was OK. My CPA is also thrilled to have them as an accredited appraisal service he can use for other clients. I rarely leave reviews, but I could not pass giving them 5 stars and I’d give 10 if possible! THANK YOU JOE AND ALL AT APPRAISEITNOW!!👊🏼
Personal Property Appraisal for Charitable Donation
Responsive, professional, first class deliverables -- especially considering that that the appraised assets are extremely complex financial assets with little by way of comps. The deliverable satisfied my accountants and advisers as being more than adequate to support the valuation needed to complete a conversion to a Roth IRA
Business Valuation for IRA Conversion
I recommend AppraiseItNow Inc. highly. I needed an appraisal of fair market value for geologic laboratory equipment for charitable donations to three universities. The unique items and limited secondary market complicated the valuation. They provided a sound, verifiable estimate and the 8283 forms that I was able to use in my tax filings. I would use them again.
Lab Equipment Appraisal for Charitable Donation
My daughter had purchased a very collectible 2003 Mustang Cobra terminator just 3 months before her accident with 50,000 miles on it, for 30,000 dollars. We were experiencing some very heavy rains and she hydroplaned and smashed into a guard rail and totaled her car. The insurance company offered her $18,000, but we told them that was an insult to this car. We kept going round and round with them but they were not budging. Finally we googled an independent appraiser and found AppraiseItNow! Their appraised value was 26,462. They negotiated with the insurance for us and we ended up with 25,900. They were awesome and helped us get much closer to the appropriate value of the Cobra. Absolutely worth the price we paid. Highly recommended!
Car Appraisal for Insurance Claim
I had a great experience with AppraiseItNow. I needed a formal insurance appraisal for a very unusual and difficult-to-value Pokémon collectible, and their team handled the process professionally from start to finish. Communication was responsive and helpful throughout, and I really appreciated that they took the time to understand the rarity, provenance, and unusual nature of the item rather than treating it like a routine appraisal. The final report was thorough, well organized, and clearly explained the methodology and reasoning behind the valuation. I was very happy with both the finished appraisal and the overall experience working with their team. I’d absolutely use AppraiseItNow again for another specialty collectible appraisal and would recommend them to anyone looking for a professional insurance appraisal.
Memorabilia & Collectibles Appraisal for Insurance Coverage
My mother passed away in August 2023 and unfortunately, in the state of Ohio, motorhomes are not transferable on death and was going to have to go through probate court. After speaking with an attorney, I was informed I needed an appraisal. Due to my hectic work schedule and family schedule, I was looking for someone who could do this online, without needing an appointment. After a quick Google search I came across Joe at AppraiseItNow Inc., and instantly felt relief. A quick inquiry led to a few emails back and forth, a very reasonable cost to have the motorhome appraised and all the information needed to submit to get this taken care of. Joe was patient, worked with me as it was going to take a few weeks before I was able to supply the needed images/documents and payment, and less than a week later of submitting it I received the appraisal. His communication is next to none! He responds very quickly, is kind and extremely helpful. If I need anything in the future, I will not hesitate to reach out again! Thank you again! I will forever be in your debt!
Recreational Vehicle Appraisal for Probate
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Owner & CEO
Joe joined AppraiseItNow as a co-owner in 2022 and acquired the company in November 2024 to make a certified, USPAP-compliant appraisal as simple to order as anything else online. A former Bain & Company strategy consultant, Joe leads the entire team and specializes in strategy, growth, and the firm's tech capabilities.
Personal Property Appraiser
ISA Accredited Member with 30 years in the trade, from running estate sales and an auction gallery to appraising luxury apparel, furniture, artwork, antiques, and business assets, primarily for IRS tax filings.
Machinery & Equipment Appraiser
Third-generation auctioneer and CAGA Certified Appraiser with more than 20 years valuing machinery, equipment, vehicles, business assets, and estates for banks, attorneys, and trustees across the Carolinas.
Personal Property Appraiser
ISA Accredited Member specializing in Asian art, with a Master's from SOAS and a Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art. Ashley chairs the ISA's Antiques, Furnishings, and Decorative Arts committee and appraises for charitable donation, insurance, and equitable distribution.
Business Valuation Expert & Appraiser
ASA, ABV, and CFA charterholder. Since 2016 Justin has valued businesses for estate and gift tax, purchase price allocations, fairness opinions, lending, and buy-sell agreements, across manufacturing, services, retail, and pre-revenue biotech.
Vehicle Appraiser
CAGA Certified Appraiser since 2014, covering vehicles, boats, equipment, fine art, and collectibles. A classic-car restoration background informs her vehicle work, with reports prepared for insurance, divorce, and charitable contributions.
Business Valuation Expert & Appraiser
Accredited Senior Appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers. Raymond values capital stock, business enterprises, stock options, and intangible assets.
Client Success Manager
Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.
International Society of AppraisersAccredited Member
Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
American Society of AppraisersAccredited Senior Appraiser
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsAppraiseItNow's USPAP-compliant valuation reports are suitable for the most complex appraisal needs including IRS Charitable Contributions & Estate Tax Filings, insurance coverage and claims, divorce settlements, litigation, and other financial purposes. Our team of expert appraisers services both businesses and consumers alike.
Popular uses of our appraisal reports include:
Headquartered in New York City, with credentialed appraisers across the country: online from your photos and documents, or onsite when the assignment calls for it.
Three assignments across personal property, business valuation and equipment, each with the intended use and how the value conclusion was supported.
Two suite-level Super Bowl tickets with hospitality, donated to charity. We rebuilt the ticket market as it stood on the donation date.
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Units in a family LLC holding a Georgia timber tract that earns almost nothing, transferred to three trusts and valued for estate planning.
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A 2020 Volvo VNL with 692,000 miles, a missing seat and an active engine fault. The lender wanted a number that reflected the truck as it actually sat.
Read the case studyAppraiseItNow is a tech-enabled appraisal platform designed to simplify and modernize the valuation process for individuals, businesses, and institutions.
Our online appraisal model allows clients to submit appraisal requests, documentation, and images directly through our secure interface with no office visits required. By using proprietary systems and our own credentialed specialists, we deliver USPAP-compliant appraisals across a wide range of asset types, including personal property, fine art, business inventory, full operating businesses, and more. Our technology-driven approach ensures each report is efficient, consistent, and legally defensible without sacrificing quality or compliance.
Every appraisal is prepared by a credentialed expert selected for the specific asset type and intended use. Depending on the asset, our appraisers hold affiliations with top-tier organizations, including:
Some of our appraisers are independent experts with advanced or niche specialties rather than a formal affiliation, but every appraiser who works on our reports has passed a rigorous vetting process to confirm they are fully qualified for the asset type and the intended use of the report.
Yes. Every appraisal we deliver, including fully online appraisals, is prepared in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), the benchmark for ethical and defensible appraisal work in the United States.
Because USPAP is the standard that courts, insurers, the IRS, and other reviewing authorities expect, our reports are widely accepted for insurance, estate, tax, legal, and other official uses.
The online appraisal process at AppraiseItNow is designed to be user-friendly and efficient:
Most assets can be appraised entirely online. To see what qualifies and when an in-person inspection makes more sense, visit our online appraisal page.
The timeline for completing an appraisal varies depending on the complexity of the asset and the volume of information provided. Generally, most appraisals are completed within 1–2 weeks. For clients with urgent needs, we offer expedited services to deliver reports sooner; additional fees may apply for rush services.
Our pricing starts at $195 for a USPAP-compliant appraisal of a single item. The cost depends on the type and complexity of the asset being appraised: as the complexity of the assets or report uses increases, the fee for the services increases as well.
Before proceeding, we provide an upfront quote to ensure transparency, which allows you to make an informed decision about our services. We do not offer free valuations: every report is prepared by a qualified professional who dedicates time, expertise, and care to ensure it is accurate and tailored to the intended use.
For projects under $3K, we collect payment in advance via all major credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, ACH, or wire transfer. Above $3K, we accept payment by ACH or wire transfer only, typically with a partial deposit upfront and the remaining balance due upon completion, unless otherwise specified.
All reports are delivered digitally by email as a secure copy you can download and share as needed. If you require a physical copy, or a wet signature for official uses such as tax filings or legal proceedings, we can mail one to you for a modest additional fee.
Yes, we can sign IRS Form 8283 for non-cash charitable contributions when required. Our appraisers meet the IRS definition of a “qualified appraiser” under IRS regulations (IRS Pub 561 and Notice 2006-96). Depending on the asset type, we assign credentialed professionals affiliated with organizations such as ASA, ISA, AAA, CAGA, or AMEA.
If you have concerns about your report's valuation, please contact us within 14 days of delivery. One round of clarifications or review is provided at no charge if your request is based on evidence or data that falls within the original scope. Strong justification for a review must be provided; speculative disagreements or unsupported revisions may not be considered.
Appraisal fees are non-refundable once work begins: our reports reflect the independent judgment of credentialed professionals, and dissatisfaction with the appraised value does not warrant a refund.
