Arkansas Insurance Claim Appraisers

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Arkansas insurance claim appraisers offering certified appraisals of personal property, equipment and machinery, fine art, business interests, boats and watercraft, and automobiles and vehicles for insurance claim submission. AppraiseItNow provides credentialed, USPAP-compliant insurance claim appraisals across Arkansas, including Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Fort Smith.

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DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR INSURANCE CARRIERS, ADJUSTERS, AND CLAIMS REVIEWERS ACROSS ARKANSAS.

  • State Farm
  • Progressive Insurance
  • Chase
  • Allstate
  • GEICO
  • Arkansas Courts
  • Nationwide Insurance
  • Arvest Bank
  • IRS

Credentialed Appraisers Serving Arkansas

Between them, our appraisers hold ISA, CAGA, ASA, ABV, and CFA designations, and every report is written to USPAP for insurance carriers, adjusters, and claims reviewers across Arkansas.

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.

Marnie Erkelens

Marnie Erkelens

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.

Justin Ramirez

Justin Ramirez

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.

Raymond Ghelardi

Raymond Ghelardi

Business Valuation Expert & Appraiser

Accredited Senior Appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers. Raymond values capital stock, business enterprises, stock options, and intangible assets.

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
  • Replacement valueThe retail replacement cost carriers and adjusters schedule and settle against
  • International Society of AppraisersAccredited Member
  • Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
  • American Society of AppraisersAccredited Senior Appraiser
  • AICPAAccredited in Business Valuation
  • CFA InstituteChartered Financial Analyst
  • The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standards

About Insurance Claim Appraisals in Arkansas

AppraiseItNow provides certified insurance claim appraisal services throughout Arkansas, helping policyholders and insurers resolve disputes over the value of damaged or destroyed property. Arkansas law requires insurers to complete the appraisal process within 60 days, and appraisal panel awards are binding on both parties under state statute. When the amount in dispute exceeds $10,000, a formal appraisal is required under Arkansas insurance regulations.

Both remote and onsite appraisal options are available to clients across Arkansas, so whether your property is in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, or a rural county, our credentialed appraisers can deliver the documentation you need to move your claim forward.

What Does AppraiseItNow Appraise for Insurance Claims in Arkansas?

We cover the full range of assets commonly involved in Arkansas insurance claim disputes, including:

  • Personal Property, including jewelry, antiques, furniture, coins, collectibles, and household goods
  • Equipment & Machinery, including medical equipment, restaurant equipment, manufacturing machinery, and technology assets
  • Fine Art, including paintings, prints, sculpture, photography, and mixed media
  • Business Interests, including LLCs, S-corps, partnerships, fractional interests, and privately held stock
  • Boats & Watercraft, including sailboats, powerboats, yachts, jet skis, and personal watercraft
  • Automobiles & Vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, trailers, and classic vehicles

Who Does AppraiseItNow Serve in Arkansas for Insurance Claims?

We serve Arkansas homeowners, business owners, collectors, fleet operators, and manufacturers who need an independent, defensible valuation to support or dispute an insurance claim. Our appraisers work with both policyholders and insurers across industries including agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, and the arts.

What Arkansas clients say we are known for

Arkansas Appraisal Reviews: “I will go with these guys again” and “Absolutely worth the price we paid”

  1. Being the appraiser they come back to“I’d definitely recommend them” Jorge M.Mentioned in 10 reviews
  2. Showing the research and the comparables behind the number“They did the appraisal quickly and VERY thoroughly” Scott B.Mentioned in 7 reviews
  3. Answering fast, and staying reachable while the work runsMentioned in 5 reviews
  4. Delivering the finished report ahead of the deadline“They did the appraisal quickly and VERY thoroughly” Scott B.Mentioned in 5 reviews
  5. Picking up on a weekend, and expediting when a tax deadline is closeMentioned in 3 reviews

Across 17 published Arkansas 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.

  • 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!
    Chriss P. ·

    Car Appraisal for Insurance Claim

  • I was very happy with the work put in on my totaled car appraisal. They did the appraisal quickly and VERY thoroughly. I felt like my insurance company gave a very low appraisal and Appraise It Now was very competitive, realistic and true to my expectations. The best part was they did a stellar job negotiating with my insurance company. I feel great about their work.
    Scott B. ·

    Auto Appraisal for Insurance Claim

  • 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

  • Exceptional customer service and fast turnaround on my request for an insurance appraisal. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail strengthened my position in an ongoing insurance claim. Incredibly easy to work with—courteous, efficient, and clear in their communication throughout the process. Highly recommend them to anyone needing accurate, independent appraisals for insurance or personal purposes.
    Teresa B. ·

    Personal Property Appraisal for Insurance Claim

  • AppraiseItNow was excellent to work with. They delivered exactly what I needed and were incredibly responsive throughout the process. I’d definitely recommend them!
    Jorge M. ·

    Boat Appraisal for Insurance Claim

  • The short time working with AppraiseItNow was great, Fast on getting on top of any questions you might have any appraisal concerning insurance claim. I will go with these guys again!
    George W. ·

    Motorcycle Appraisal for Insurance Claim

Frequently Asked Questions on Arkansas Insurance Claim Appraisers

What standard of value does Arkansas law apply to personal property?

The usual selling price of similar property, not replacement cost and not a forced-sale price. Arkansas Code § 26-26-1202 sets that standard, and where no established local market value exists, value is set at the price the property could reasonably bring at that time and place. We apply the same market-based discipline when documenting personal property values for insurance claims in Arkansas.

How does Arkansas define personal property?

Arkansas Code § 26-1-101 defines it as every tangible thing subject to ownership that does not form part of real property. That sweeps in vehicles, business equipment, household goods, and inventory, which is why an Arkansas insurance claim over damaged or lost contents typically requires itemized, item-level valuations rather than one lump figure.

Does Arkansas ever require court-appointed appraisers for personal property disputes?

Yes. Under Arkansas Code § 16-66-213, when property is claimed as exempt in an execution or attachment proceeding, the justice or clerk appoints three disinterested appraisers who are sworn before valuing the property. It is a reminder that Arkansas expects contested personal property values to be set by neutral parties with documented findings, the same posture a well-supported insurance claim valuation takes.

Which ownership date controls an Arkansas assessment year?

May 31. Pope County's guidance explains that you pay on the personal property you own as of May 31 each year, and items purchased after that date must still be assessed but do not receive a value until the following January. Assessing late also adds a 10 percent penalty. For a claim, that timing gap means assessment records may not even show recently acquired property, which is where purchase records and appraisals fill in.

Why is the value on an Arkansas tax bill only a fraction of market value?

Because Arkansas appraises personal property at full market value but assesses only 20 percent of it for taxation, a percentage certified by the Arkansas Public Service Commission under § 26-24-104. Your tax bill reflects that 20 percent figure multiplied by local millage. Quoting an assessed value to an insurer therefore understates the property roughly fivefold, one more reason claims should rest on a market value appraisal rather than tax paperwork.