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Personal property appraisals in Colorado for donations, estate tax, divorce, and probate, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises furniture, jewelry, collectibles, art, and vehicles across Colorado, including Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, COLORADO COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
Colorado's mix of mountain resort communities, urban cultural institutions, and active collector markets runs from fine art acquired in Denver's gallery district to antiques out of a historic ranch estate and firearms collections in the rural counties. Three of the assets below link to a page written for Colorado; the rest link to the appraisers who cover them nationwide.
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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.
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
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsAppraiseItNow provides fast, fully online and onsite personal property appraisals for individuals, families, estates, and organizations throughout Colorado requiring independent valuations for donations, estate tax, divorce, and probate. Whether you are settling a loved one's estate in Denver, navigating a divorce proceeding in Colorado Springs, or documenting a charitable contribution in Boulder, our credentialed appraisers deliver accurate, defensible reports tailored to your specific purpose and timeline.
Most personal property appraisals are completed remotely using photographs and supporting documentation, though onsite inspections are coordinated when required by collection size, item complexity, or the intended use of the report. Colorado's diverse economy, spanning major urban centers on the Front Range and communities across the Western Slope, creates a wide range of appraisal needs for collectors, families, attorneys, and nonprofit organizations alike. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Replacement Value, and Actual Cash Value (ACV) appraisals for various intended uses.
When Colorado residents donate personal property valued above $5,000 to a qualifying nonprofit or institution, the IRS requires a qualified appraisal completed by a qualified appraiser to support the deduction on Form 8283. This applies to donations of art, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, and other tangible personal property. AppraiseItNow produces IRS-compliant appraisal reports that meet the qualified appraisal standards required for charitable contribution deductions.
Colorado estates that include significant personal property holdings require accurate Fair Market Value appraisals for IRS Form 706 and for equitable distribution among heirs. Personal property such as jewelry, fine art, antiques, and collectibles must be valued as of the date of death. AppraiseItNow works with estate attorneys and CPAs throughout Colorado to deliver timely, defensible appraisals that satisfy IRS requirements and withstand scrutiny during the estate settlement process.
Colorado courts require equitable distribution of marital assets, and personal property is frequently among the most contested categories in divorce proceedings. An independent, USPAP-compliant appraisal establishes the Fair Market Value or Actual Cash Value of items such as jewelry, art, antiques, and collectibles, providing an objective basis for negotiation or litigation. AppraiseItNow supports attorneys and their clients with appraisals that are prepared to withstand legal scrutiny.
Colorado probate proceedings require an accurate accounting of a decedent's personal property to satisfy court requirements and facilitate the orderly transfer of assets to beneficiaries. AppraiseItNow provides probate appraisals for the full range of personal property categories, delivering reports that meet the documentation standards required by Colorado probate courts and the attorneys who manage these proceedings.
Fair Market Value is the price at which property would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither being under any compulsion to buy or sell and both having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts. FMV is the standard required by the IRS for estate tax reporting, charitable donation deductions, and gift tax purposes. It is also commonly used in divorce and probate proceedings in Colorado where an objective market-based value is needed.
Replacement Value represents the cost to replace an item with one of like kind and quality at current retail prices. This value type is typically used for insurance coverage purposes and is generally higher than Fair Market Value because it reflects the retail cost of replacement rather than a negotiated market transaction price. Colorado residents insuring jewelry, art, antiques, or collectibles should obtain Replacement Value appraisals to ensure adequate coverage.
Actual Cash Value accounts for depreciation and represents the current value of an item after accounting for age, condition, and wear. ACV is commonly used in insurance claims settlements and in divorce or legal proceedings where a depreciated value is the appropriate measure. AppraiseItNow provides ACV appraisals for personal property across Colorado when this standard is required by the client's insurer, attorney, or court.
Colorado imposes an annual personal property tax on business-use personal property, including equipment, machinery, furniture, leasehold improvements, and income-producing household furnishings. Owners must file declaration schedules with their county assessor by April 15 if the total depreciated actual value exceeds $56,000 per county for the 2025-2026 assessment period. The county assessor uses the cost approach as the maximum value, with market or income approaches applied only if they produce a lower result under Colorado Revised Statutes section 39-1-103(13). Non-filers face best information available valuation plus a penalty of up to 25 percent, making accurate documentation and timely filing essential.
Colorado also has a notable rule that taxable personal property remains fully taxable for the entire year even if it is destroyed, conveyed, relocated, or changes status during that year, with a limited exception for art on public display. Declaration schedules must include expensed assets with a useful life greater than one year, fully depreciated items still in use, and IRS-depreciable property held in storage. These requirements underscore the importance of maintaining thorough records and working with appraisers who understand Colorado's personal property tax framework when valuations are needed for tax-related purposes.
AppraiseItNow serves individual collectors, families settling estates, donors making charitable contributions, and professional advisors including estate attorneys, CPAs, financial planners, and insurance professionals across Colorado who require independent, defensible valuations for their clients.
What Colorado clients say we are known for
Across 23 published Colorado 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!!👊🏼
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! 😃🤗
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.
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.
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.
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!
Sports Memorabilia Appraisal for Charitable Donation
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:
Dramatically. Third-party certification from PSA/DNA, JSA, or Beckett is often a prerequisite for serious market value on autographed items, and it can be the single largest driver of price differences between otherwise identical pieces. Unauthenticated signatures typically trade at deep discounts regardless of their story.
Usually not much, and we will tell you honestly. Items marketed as limited edition or commemorative are typically mass-produced with minimal resale value despite scarcity claims. Game-used items with provenance or photo-matching, and professionally graded cards, are a different story and can appraise strongly.
No. Colorado has neither a state estate tax nor an inheritance tax, so only the federal estate tax can apply to very large estates. Heirs dividing a collection still benefit from documented fair market values, both for fairness between beneficiaries and for future basis records.
Yes. Colorado assessors must mail a Notice of Valuation for taxable personal property no later than June 15 each year under C.R.S. section 39-5-121, and that notice opens the protest window. Because assessors value items based on their condition and characteristics as of January 1, an independent appraisal documenting grade, authentication, and comparable sales is the strongest evidence in a protest.