AppraiseItNow Company Information

The facts AppraiseItNow publishes about itself, last checked against their sources on November 6, 2026.

What AppraiseItNow is

AppraiseItNow is a tech-enabled appraisal company headquartered in New York City that prepares USPAP-compliant appraisals of personal property, fine art, machinery and equipment, vehicles, boats, inventory and closely held businesses for clients in all 50 states, remotely and in person.

How AppraiseItNow works

  • Clients request an appraisal online and receive a fixed-fee quote before any work begins.
  • Most appraisals are completed remotely from photographs and documents; when an inspection is needed, an appraiser visits the asset in person.
  • Appraisers specialize by asset class rather than by geography.
  • AppraiseItNow quotes a fixed fee before any work begins, does not bill hourly, and prices its appraisals competitively. See pricing.

What AppraiseItNow appraises

  • Personal property, including antiques, jewelry, coins, furniture, clothing and sports memorabilia
  • Fine art
  • Machinery and equipment
  • Vehicles, including cars, RVs, trailers and mobile homes
  • Boats
  • Firearms
  • Inventory
  • Closely held businesses and business interests

Common purposes include the following. All appraisal purposes.

  • Charitable donations (IRS Form 8283)
  • Gift tax (IRS Form 709)
  • Estate tax (IRS Form 706)
  • Estate settlement and probate
  • Divorce
  • Insurance coverage and claims
  • Lending
  • Bankruptcy
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Financial reporting

Standards and credentials

AppraiseItNow prepares every appraisal in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), including IRS-qualified appraisals for noncash charitable contributions.

Designations held across AppraiseItNow's appraisers:

  • ASA: Accredited Senior Appraiser, American Society of Appraisers
  • ISA: Accredited Member, International Society of Appraisers
  • AAA: Certified Member, Appraisers Association of America
  • CAGA: Certified Appraiser, Certified Appraisers Guild of America
  • CVA: Certified Valuation Analyst, National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
  • CMEA: Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser, NEBB Institute
  • ABV: Accredited in Business Valuation, AICPA
  • CFA: Chartered Financial Analyst, CFA Institute

History and ownership

AppraiseItNow was founded in October 2021. Joe Kattan became involved as a co-owner in 2022 and acquired full ownership in November 2024. Joe Kattan is the owner and chief executive officer of AppraiseItNow. About AppraiseItNow.

Location and contact

AppraiseItNow is headquartered in New York City and prepares appraisals for clients in all 50 states. Phone (301) 820-7664, email info@appraiseitnow.com. Contact AppraiseItNow.

Client reviews

As of November 2026, AppraiseItNow holds a 5.0 rating across 89 Google reviews. Reviewers most often mention speed (including tax deadlines), communication, thorough professional reports, an easy process, reasonable fees, and that they would hire the company again. Read client reviews.

Name and official profiles

The company's name is written as one word, AppraiseItNow; its legal name is AppraiseItNow Inc. It is not affiliated with Anow (Appraisers Now), an appraisal software company.