Arizona Personal Property Appraisers

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Personal property appraisals in Arizona for donations, estate tax, divorce, and probate, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises antiques, jewelry, collectibles, fine art, and household contents across Arizona, including Phoenix, Tucson, and Scottsdale.

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DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, ARIZONA COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.

  • IRS
  • Goodwill Industries
  • Chase
  • State Farm
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • The Salvation Army
  • Western Alliance Bank
  • Arizona Courts

Credentialed Appraisers Serving Arizona

Between them, our personal property appraisers hold ISA and CAGA designations, and every report is written to USPAP for the IRS, Arizona courts, lenders, insurers, and more.

Joe Kattan

Joe Kattan

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.

Anne Hay

Anne Hay

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.

Jason Dolph

Jason Dolph

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.

Ashley Innes

Ashley Innes

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.

Aron Blue

Aron Blue

Client Success Manager

Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.

  • USPAPWritten to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
  • International Society of AppraisersAccredited Member
  • Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
  • The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standards

About Personal Property Appraisals in Arizona

AppraiseItNow provides certified personal property appraisal services throughout Arizona, delivering USPAP-compliant valuations for individuals, families, estates, attorneys, and nonprofit organizations. Our appraisers handle a wide range of purposes including charitable donations, estate tax reporting, divorce proceedings, and probate, producing reports that meet IRS requirements and stand up to legal and financial scrutiny. Whether you are documenting a collection for an estate settlement, establishing value for a charitable contribution under IRS Form 8283, or supporting a divorce proceeding with an independent valuation, our team brings category-specific expertise and access to current market data to every engagement.

Most personal property appraisals are completed remotely using photographs and detailed documentation submitted through our online platform, making the process fast and convenient for clients across the state. For larger collections, complex items, or situations where an onsite inspection is required by the intended use of the report, our appraisers coordinate in-person visits throughout Arizona, from the Phoenix metro and Scottsdale to Tucson, Flagstaff, and beyond. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Replacement Value, and Actual Cash Value (ACV) appraisals for various intended uses.

What Types of Personal Property Do We Appraise in Arizona?

Arizona residents and businesses hold an exceptionally diverse range of personal property, from fine art and antiques collected in Scottsdale's gallery district to firearms, jewelry, and household estates across the state. AppraiseItNow appraises the following categories of personal property in Arizona:

  • Furniture, furnishings, and decorative household items
  • Antiques and decorative arts
  • Jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, and precious metals
  • Watches and timepieces
  • Firearms, militaria, and edged weapons
  • Coins, currency, and numismatic collections
  • Memorabilia, pop culture collectibles, and trading cards
  • Wine, spirits, and luxury consumables
  • Books, manuscripts, and archival materials
  • Rugs, tapestries, and textiles

Arizona's appraisal environment includes specific considerations for business personal property, which county assessors value at the retail level of trade using replacement cost new less depreciation methods. Whether your personal property is a single high-value item or an entire household estate, our appraisers deliver accurate, well-documented reports suited to your specific purpose and jurisdiction.

Who Does AppraiseItNow Serve in Arizona?

AppraiseItNow serves individual collectors, families navigating estate settlements and probate, donors making charitable contributions, and professional advisors including estate attorneys, CPAs, financial planners, and insurance professionals who require independent, defensible valuations for their clients throughout Arizona.

What Arizona clients say we are known for

Arizona Appraisal Reviews: “the company exceeded all of my expectations” and “they were wonderful”

  1. Being the appraiser they come back to“I highly recommend their services” Bruce A.Mentioned in 13 reviews
  2. Showing the research and the comparables behind the numberMentioned in 7 reviews
  3. Answering fast, and staying reachable while the work runsMentioned in 6 reviews
  4. Delivering the finished report ahead of the deadlineMentioned in 6 reviews
  5. Taking on items other appraisers had already turned downMentioned in 4 reviews

Across 23 published Arizona appraisal reviews, every one from a client who paid AppraiseItNow for an appraisal, the three things they raise most often are that they would hire us again, how much research is visible in the report, and how quickly we answer.

  • 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!!👊🏼
    Lisa K. ·

    Personal Property Appraisal for Charitable Donation

  • I used AppraiseItNow for the first time last month and I was extremely pleased with the results. I needed an appraisal done for insurance purposes and the level of detail about each of my antique furniture pieces was thorough and very helpful in my being able to get the highest amount possible from my insurance company for the antique items that were damaged. I could see that they spent time making sure that the information she included was correct and current for my antique furniture items in the current market. The team responded to my emails timely to answer any questions I had. I would highly recommend Appraise It Now to get a thorough and professional appraisal done on antique items. I do intend to use them again for other antique furniture and jewelry that I have. Job well done! 😃🤗
    Paige E. ·

    Antique Furniture Appraisal for Insurance Claim

  • It is a pleasure to work with Joe and his team. They communicate every step along the way and made the process simple for us to have more than 35 firearms appraised. It was all done in a timely manner and the final report is easy to understand. I highly recommend their services.
    Bruce A. ·

    Gun Appraisal for Probate

  • I was skeptical at first, but the company exceeded all of my expectations. The team responded quickly to every question, and the service was excellent. They’re now my go to source for my collection. I’ve used them twice already, and I plan to use them several more times.
    Robert Y. ·

    Firearms Appraisal for Personal Use

  • Joe made the process to have my piece of furniture appraised extremely easy, efficient and quick. My experience was great and I'd recommend AppraiseItNow to anyone looking for an appraisal.
    Michael H. ·

    Furniture Appraisal for Insurance Coverage

  • I asked AppraiseItNow to value a piece of sports memorabilia for purposes of a charitable donation. The item is rarely sold. Their research unearthed an important recent sale of a similar item, which I had not found previously, and which the first appraiser I used had not found either. AppraiseItNow was a good deal more expensive than the first service, but they crafted a detailed report in which I have much more confidence. They also helped me make sure the correct tax forms are used. Thank you!
    Cynthia W. ·

    Sports Memorabilia Appraisal for Charitable Donation

AppraiseItNow appraises every category of personal property for gift tax, estate tax, charitable donations, divorce, and insurance claims

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:‍

Taxes, Estates & Financial Planning

Life Events & Special Circumstances

  • Divorce
  • Social Security reporting or Medicaid Application Filings
  • E-2 visa applications

Insurance & Risk Management

Frequently Asked Questions on Arizona Personal Property Appraisers

What determines a rare coin's value in Arizona?

Grade first, then rarity, demand, and provenance. Grade is often the single most powerful driver, and a one-point move on the Sheldon scale near threshold grades such as AU/MS or MS65/MS66 can swing price dramatically. Rarity is measured by actual survival at a grade, not mintage alone.

Is cleaning a coin collection before appraisal a costly mistake?

Never. Cleaning, polishing, and mishandling are major value reducers that appraisers flag immediately, and altered surfaces can disqualify a coin from higher grades. Keep original holders, tickets, pedigrees, and prior sale paperwork; they support authenticity and provenance.

Which references do coin appraisers actually use?

The PCGS and NGC price guides as industry-standard references, with realized prices from auction archives like Heritage carrying more weight than asking prices. For bullion coins, melt value references cover the intrinsic metal component.

Are coins in an Arizona estate taxed by the state?

No. Arizona has no estate or inheritance tax, so a coin collection passing at death is valued at fair market value with item-level support for the federal estate return, Form 706, when the estate exceeds the federal threshold.