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Appraisal for investment purposes, covering fine art, collectibles, equipment, and business interests, prepared in accordance with USPAP. AppraiseItNow values acquisition targets, portfolio assets, and collections so purchase and sale decisions rest on defensible numbers.
…the company exceeded all of my expectations… They’re now my go to source for my collection
…provided strong, well-supported comparisons to justify their appraisal values
They diligently researched both equipment items and provided well-documented reports
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, CPAS, AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS.
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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.
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.
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
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.
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 standardsInvestment appraisals establish the fair market value of non-publicly traded assets for tax compliance, portfolio management, and regulatory reporting. Private foundations must value qualifying assets annually for minimum investment return calculations under IRC Section 4942, reported on Form 990-PF. Independent appraisals can satisfy this requirement for up to five years when completed by a qualified, non-disqualified appraiser using methods consistent with federal estate tax standards. USPAP compliance is essential for audit defense across 1031 exchanges, foundation filings, and other investment-related contexts.
AppraiseItNow delivers investment appraisals online and onsite across the United States, covering personal property, equipment and machinery, artwork, business interests, boats, automobiles, and inventory. Our mission is to deliver defensible, USPAP-compliant valuations with exceptional speed, professionalism, and client service.
AppraiseItNow covers every major asset class that commonly requires valuation for investment compliance, portfolio documentation, and tax reporting, including:
What clients say we are known for
Across 80+ 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.
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.
Firearms Appraisal for Personal Use
Joe and his team were highly responsive and provided strong, well-supported comparisons to justify their appraisal values. The process of uploading photos was smooth and straightforward. We would definitely work with him again for future appraisal needs.
Antiques Appraisal for Personal Use
Extremely communicative, didn’t have to jump through hoops, loved their system and how easy it was to give them all the information. Highly recommend going with these guys, shout out to Joe too for being awesome to work with!
Trailer Appraisal for Personal Use
AppraiseItNow, Inc. was professional in every way. They were prompt, thorough, and provided impressive credentials that demonstrated their expertise. I highly recommend their services.
Antiques Appraisal for Personal Use
The staff at AppraiseItNow was exceptionally professional and attentive, ensuring a comfortable experience throughout the entire appraisal process.
Sports Memorabilia Appraisal for Personal Use
AppraiseItNow did an outstanding job appraising my 1998 Bobcat Skid Steer and circa 2010 Yuchai Crawler Dozer. We could not locate a serial number on the dozer, and there were no online sales available, but they were still able to develop an accurate appraisal using known specifications for my dozer compared to other comparable make and model dozers. They diligently researched both equipment items and provided well-documented reports.
Machinery & Equipment Appraisal
AppraiseItNow offers online appraisals and onsite appraisals in all 50 states.
A 5-year independent appraisal allows a private foundation to use a single certified valuation for up to five years rather than obtaining annual appraisals, provided the appraisal is performed by a qualified, non-disqualified independent appraiser using methods consistent with federal estate tax standards. The IRS will not disturb a properly executed 5-year appraisal mid-period, even if market conditions change, offering both compliance certainty and cost savings.
Employee valuations are prepared to meet the requirements of the IRS if deemed reasonable, but they carry meaningful audit risk and are subject to IRS challenge. Independent appraisals provide stronger protection, particularly for high-value or complex assets such as business interests, machinery, or collectibles.
Retain the complete appraisal report along with a signed statement affirming the appraiser's qualifications, methodology, and reasonable basis for the valuation conclusion. This documentation should be maintained in foundation records and filed with the annual Form 990-PF to support the minimum investment return calculation and provide audit defense.
No specific dollar thresholds automatically trigger the requirement. Under IRC Section 4942, all non-cash, non-stock assets in a private foundation must be valued annually unless a 5-year certified appraisal is in place, making the trigger compliance-based rather than amount-based.
Ignoring control issues, such as ownership percentages in unlisted securities, or failing to document measurable economic benefits for intangibles like patents or customer relationships can render an appraisal vulnerable to IRS challenge. Intangibles must be legally transferable and generate identifiable economic benefits; appraisals lacking this analysis risk disqualification, which can trigger excise taxes or correction requirements for the foundation.
Acceptable methods include the cost approach (reproduction cost minus depreciation), the income approach (capitalization of earnings or royalty rates), and the market approach (comparable license or transfer pricing data). For IRC 482 controlled transfers, appraisals must be consistent with arm's-length pricing principles and supported by documented market outlook, control factors, and identification of economic benefits specific to the intangible asset.