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Automobile appraisals in Alaska for donations, insurance claims, estate tax, and divorce, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises cars, trucks, motorcycles, classic vehicles, and commercial vehicles across Alaska, including Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT AUTO APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, ALASKA COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
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Owner & CEO
Joe founded AppraiseItNow 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.
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.
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.
Client Success Manager
Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.
Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsAppraiseItNow provides professional automobile appraisals throughout Alaska for a wide range of purposes, including charitable donations, insurance claims, estate tax reporting, and divorce proceedings. Whether you need a certified valuation to support an IRS Form 8283 for a donated vehicle, document a total loss claim under Alaska's Total Loss Formula, establish fair market value for an estate filing, or divide automotive assets equitably in a divorce settlement, our credentialed appraisers deliver accurate and defensible reports. Our appraisals meet the strict documentation standards required by the IRS, insurers, courts, and Alaska's Division of Motor Vehicles.
AppraiseItNow offers both remote and onsite automobile appraisals in Alaska, accommodating clients across Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and remote communities throughout the state. Our auto appraisal process is designed to meet Alaska-specific requirements, including the 90-day currency rule for bonded title appraisals and the mandatory appraisal provisions under AS 21.96.035 for insurance disputes. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Replacement Value, Orderly Liquidation Value (OLV), Forced Liquidation Value (FLV), and Actual Cash Value (ACV) appraisals for various intended uses.
AppraiseItNow appraises a broad spectrum of vehicles across Alaska, reflecting the state's unique transportation needs and diverse vehicle market. Our appraisers are experienced with the full range of personal and commercial automotive assets, including:
Alaska's harsh climate and rural road conditions make 4WD trucks, SUVs, and rugged utility vehicles especially prevalent, and our appraisers understand how regional factors such as extreme weather, limited dealer networks, and the 2026 shift to the rolling 25-year import rule affect vehicle values. We also specialize in appraising older imported vehicles and classics that require careful documentation of condition, provenance, and comparable sales to support accurate valuations.
AppraiseItNow serves individual vehicle owners, estate attorneys, insurance professionals, divorce attorneys, financial advisors, nonprofit organizations, and businesses throughout Alaska who need credentialed, court-ready automobile appraisals for legal, financial, and regulatory purposes. Whether you are settling an estate in Anchorage, resolving an insurance dispute in Fairbanks, or documenting a donated vehicle for IRS compliance anywhere in the state, our appraisers are equipped to deliver reliable valuations quickly and professionally.
What Alaska clients say we are known for
Across 22 published Alaska appraisal reviews, every one from a client who paid AppraiseItNow for an appraisal, the three things they raise most often are how quickly we answer, how much research is visible in the report, and that they would hire us again.
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
My wife and I purchased a property that included a double-wide mobile home, which we decided to donate to a local charitable organization that provides housing for low-income families. This type of donation required a formal appraisal to qualify for an IRS tax deduction, so we reached out to Appraise It Now. From the start, they were able to clearly answer all of our questions about both the appraisal process and the tax deduction requirements. We provided photos and additional details, and within 10 days we received a thorough, well-prepared report that included all the necessary IRS forms. I’m giving Appraise It Now a five-star review because communication was excellent throughout the entire process. Everyone I spoke with was helpful, friendly, and professional, and emails were always answered quickly. We were completely satisfied with the experience. Thank you!
Mobile Home Appraisal for Charitable Donation
These guys were phenomenal. Joe was very responsive and gave clear instructions on how to submit my information for the appraisal, which he completed in a very quick timeframe. The appraisal itself was extremely detailed and included a thorough explanation of how they arrived at the value. It came with extensive documentation, and it’s clear they did a significant amount of research. They were also very responsive through text and email and always available to answer any questions. I had them appraise my fifth-wheel RV for resale, and I highly recommend their services. I will definitely use them again.
Recreational Vehicle Appraisal for Insurance Coverage
They appraised an older trailer for me that required a bonded title. They were great with communication and it only took about 2 weeks to get a very nice detailed appraisal report, which finding comps for older trailers is not straight forward. Highly recommend!
Trailer Appraisal for Title Bond
Friendly, speedy service with fair value.
Auto Appraisal for Probate
We were amazed at their professionalism in working with us and the quality of the final appraisal report. And all for thousands less than other appraisers.
Tractor Appraisal for Charitable Donation
Given the USPAP-compliant nature of AppraiseItNow’s appraisal reports, we prepare our deliverables for major legal, tax, and financial reporting purposes for individual and commercial clients.
Popular uses of our appraisal reports include:
Not reliably. Guides differ depending on whether they reflect retail, wholesale, auction, or private-party markets, and best practice is to combine a guide with dealer input and actual completed sales. We triangulate several sources before concluding value, with adjustments for location since Alaska market conditions can diverge from national figures.
Maintenance records, accident and repair history, and receipts for restorations or modifications, plus accurate mileage. These items drive marketability adjustments; for classic vehicles, originality evidence and restoration documentation distinguish an authentic example from an altered one.
Under equitable distribution: Alaska Statute 25.24.160 directs a just and equitable division rather than a community property split. Courts generally value marital property near the time of trial, so a current appraisal of a vehicle usually serves better than an older estimate.
Every first-party auto policy issued in Alaska must include an appraisal clause under AS 21.96.035, giving either side a contractual path when the vehicle's value is disputed. The statute sets strict 10- and 15-day timelines once appraisal is demanded, so having independent value documentation ready matters.
Within three months of the personal representative's appointment. AS 13.16.365 requires an inventory listing each item, including vehicles, at fair market value as of the date of death along with any encumbrances, with copies sent to interested persons.
