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California bankruptcy appraisers delivering certified valuations of equipment and machinery, business interests, boats and watercraft, automobiles and vehicles, and inventory for bankruptcy schedules and court filings. AppraiseItNow provides credentialed, USPAP-compliant bankruptcy filing appraisals across California, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, AUDITORS, AND CALIFORNIA COURTS.
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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.
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.
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.
Client Success Manager
Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.
American Society of AppraisersAccredited Senior Appraiser
International Society of AppraisersAccredited Member
Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsAppraiseItNow provides professional bankruptcy filing appraisals for individuals and businesses navigating Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 proceedings throughout California. California bankruptcy courts, including the Central District (CACB) and Eastern District (CANB), require defensible, USPAP-compliant valuations to support lien valuation motions under Bankruptcy Code Section 506(a) and exemption impairment claims under Section 522(f). Appraisals must be prepared by qualified professionals and supported by clear methodology, as bankruptcy judges hold authority to reject reports that lack sufficient documentation.
Both remote and onsite appraisal options are available through our network of credentialed appraisers in California, ensuring coverage across every region of the state. Whether your assets are located in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, or anywhere in between, AppraiseItNow can deliver timely, court-ready valuations.
AppraiseItNow covers the major asset classes that commonly appear in California bankruptcy proceedings, including:
AppraiseItNow serves individual debtors, business owners, bankruptcy attorneys, and court-appointed trustees across California who need accurate, defensible asset valuations to support Chapter 7 liquidation schedules, Chapter 13 repayment plans, or creditor dispute resolution. From small business owners in Fresno to individuals filing in the Los Angeles metro area, our appraisers are equipped to handle a wide range of asset types and case complexities.
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.
Affordable and reliable, with fast service and always responsive to my messages and questions. They delivered my appraisal on time without a glitch. 100% Recommended! I wouldn’t use anyone else for my business. Thank you, Joe — you’re great!
Machinery & Equipment Appraisal for Bankruptcy Filing
From the start they were very responsive, price competitive, and had a quick turn around time. Thank you so much to Joe who was very sweet in responding to my emails; I am looking forward to utilizing AppraiseItNow for many years to come.
Responsive, professional, first class deliverables -- especially considering that that the appraised assets are extremely complex financial assets with little by way of comps. The deliverable satisfied my accountants and advisers as being more than adequate to support the valuation needed to complete a conversion to a Roth IRA
Business Valuation Appraisal for IRA Conversion
I was in dire need of an appraisal for my father's mobile home, which he needed for Medicaid approval. I couldn’t find anyone to do it for a long time, but then I found this company online and decided to give them a try. I’m so glad I did. They were wonderful to work with. I sent the pictures, and within just a few days I received the appraisal. They are absolutely worth the money.
Mobile Home Appraisal
I recently requested a retroactive appraisal for fine art from AppraiseItNow. I received excellent service from intake to delivery. The appraisal was delivered on time and the content of the appraisal absolutely met my expectations!
Artwork Appraisal
Very thorough and professional — great communication and outstanding service. Highly impressed with their work!
Through a formal motion to the bankruptcy court under Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3012 and Bankruptcy Code § 506(a). In the Central District of California, LBR 3012-1 requires a combined notice of motion and motion served under the local rules, so the appraisal supporting that motion needs to withstand adversarial scrutiny, not just inform the trustee.
The petition date. Since January 1, 2023, California Code of Civil Procedure § 703.140(c) fixes the valuation of property claimed exempt as of the date of filing, and appreciation in fully exempt property after that date remains exempt. The standard is fair market value under 11 U.S.C. § 522(a)(2), what a willing buyer would pay a willing seller, not pawn-shop or auction value.
Because California's exemption caps are often per item. Under CCP § 703.140(b)(3), household goods, furnishings, appliances, books, musical instruments, and clothing are protected up to a dollar limit per individual item, so each piece must carry its own fair market value on the schedules. California also offers two distinct exemption systems with different caps for vehicles, jewelry, and tools of the trade, and the choice of system changes which values matter.
A sworn Report of Appraisal filed with the bankruptcy clerk under seal. Local form CSD 2049 requires the appointed appraiser to sign the report under oath, file it with the court, and serve the applicant as required by FRBP 6004(f), rather than delivering an informal estimate to the trustee.
