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California divorce appraisers offering certified appraisals of personal property, equipment and machinery, fine art, business interests, boats and watercraft, and automobiles and vehicles for divorce and equitable distribution. AppraiseItNow provides credentialed, USPAP-compliant divorce appraisals across California, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, CALIFORNIA PROBATE COURTS, AND ESTATE ATTORNEYS.
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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 standardsAppraiseItNow provides professional divorce appraisal services for individuals, attorneys, and mediators navigating asset division under California's community property laws. California Family Code § 2552 requires that community assets be valued as close as practicable to the trial date, making accurate, timely appraisals essential for court proceedings. Our USPAP-compliant reports are prepared to meet the heightened scrutiny of California family courts and support equitable division of marital assets.
Both remote and onsite appraisal options are available through our network of appraisers in California, ensuring convenient access whether you are in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, or anywhere else in the state. Onsite inspections can be scheduled when physical examination of assets is required, and online appraisals are available for clients who prefer a streamlined process.
AppraiseItNow covers the full range of marital assets commonly subject to division in California divorce proceedings, including:
AppraiseItNow serves divorcing spouses, family law attorneys, mediators, and financial advisors throughout California who need credible, court-ready valuations of marital assets. High-asset divorces involving business interests, fine art, vehicle collections, or specialized equipment are especially common in California's technology, entertainment, and maritime industries, and our appraisers are experienced in handling the full complexity of these cases.
What California clients say we are known for
Across 9 published California 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 fast the finished report arrived, and that they would hire us again.
I highly recommend the AppraiseItNow team. They were responsive and timely from start to finish, and the whole process was seamless. The final report was super detailed and gave me all the information I needed. I am so glad I hired them and would recommend them to anyone needing an appraisal!
Technology Equipment Appraisal for Divorce
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.
My mother passed away in August 2023 and unfortunately, in the state of Ohio, motorhomes are not transferable on death and was going to have to go through probate court. After speaking with an attorney, I was informed I needed an appraisal. Due to my hectic work schedule and family schedule, I was looking for someone who could do this online, without needing an appointment. After a quick Google search I came across Joe at AppraiseItNow Inc., and instantly felt relief. A quick inquiry led to a few emails back and forth, a very reasonable cost to have the motorhome appraised and all the information needed to submit to get this taken care of. Joe was patient, worked with me as it was going to take a few weeks before I was able to supply the needed images/documents and payment, and less than a week later of submitting it I received the appraisal. His communication is next to none! He responds very quickly, is kind and extremely helpful. If I need anything in the future, I will not hesitate to reach out again! Thank you again! I will forever be in your debt!
Recreational Vehicle Appraisal for Probate
I recently used AppraiseItNow for a valuation of a 2001 Corvette needed for 2024 Gift Tax purposes. It was straightforward and relatively simple even for someone not too tech savvy like me!
Car Appraisal for Gift Tax
The estate appraisal for our car and rugs was handled quickly and efficiently. The process was smooth and hassle-free.
Personal Property Appraisal for Estate Tax
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
As near as practicable to the time of trial. Family Code § 2552(a) sets that default for all community assets, real and personal, and § 2552(b) lets a party move for an alternate valuation date between separation and trial on at least 30 days' notice when good cause supports it. The date matters: a business interest or collectible can carry very different values at separation versus trial.
No. Family Code § 2550 requires an equal division of the community estate by total value, not a physical split of each asset. Courts assign items and offset them against each other, which only works when every significant piece of personal property carries a defensible fair market value, the price a willing buyer would pay a willing seller.
Yes, if it was acquired during the marriage while the couple was domiciled in California. Family Code § 760 presumes all property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired during marriage is community property, so an out-of-state vehicle, artwork stored elsewhere, or an interest in an out-of-state business still needs to be characterized and valued.
Often, yes. Because § 2552 points to the trial date, values obtained when the petition was filed can go stale if trial arrives months or years later. Practitioners in California routinely refresh appraisals of market-sensitive assets, such as business interests, collectibles, and depreciating equipment, as trial approaches.
