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Connecticut insurance claim appraisers delivering certified valuations 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 Connecticut, including Bridgeport, Hartford, and New Haven.
They negotiated with the insurance for us… Absolutely worth the price we paid
…they did a stellar job negotiating with my insurance company… I feel great about their work
…very helpful in my being able to get the highest amount possible from my insurance company
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR INSURANCE CARRIERS, ADJUSTERS, AND CLAIMS REVIEWERS ACROSS CONNECTICUT.
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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 certified insurance claim appraisals for Connecticut policyholders and insurers navigating disputes over the amount of a covered loss. Connecticut's appraisal process is governed by C.G.S. §38a-307, which requires each party to select an appraiser and submit unresolved differences to a neutral umpire, with any two of the three reaching a binding decision. The 2022 Connecticut Supreme Court ruling in Klass v. Liberty Mutual further expanded appraisers' authority to apply the state's matching statute under C.G.S. §38a-316, making independent, well-documented valuations more important than ever.
AppraiseItNow offers both remote and onsite appraisal options, making it easy for clients anywhere in the state to access professional valuations quickly. Our appraisers in Connecticut are credentialed and experienced across all major asset classes commonly involved in insurance disputes.
We cover the full range of assets that appear in Connecticut insurance claim disputes, including:
AppraiseItNow serves Connecticut homeowners, business owners, collectors, and fleet operators who need independent valuations to support or dispute an insurance claim, as well as attorneys, public adjusters, and insurers requiring USPAP-compliant documentation for loss settlement negotiations.
What Connecticut clients say we are known for
Across 17 published Connecticut 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!
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.
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! 😃🤗
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.
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!
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!
Motorcycle Appraisal for Insurance Claim
Usually not. Connecticut law broadly exempts clothing, household furniture, and other personal items owned by individuals from local property taxation, so unlike business equipment, home contents never appear on an assessor's rolls. After a fire or theft, the burden of proving what those contents were worth falls entirely on the policyholder's own documentation, which is where a professional contents valuation earns its keep.
Only as a starting inventory. The declaration due to the municipal assessor by November 1 under CGS § 12-41 lists costs and acquisition dates for machinery, equipment, furniture, and fixtures, so it helps reconstruct what existed. But its values reflect straight-line depreciation assessed at 70% of depreciated value for tax purposes, not what the property was worth on the date of loss, so a claim still needs its own valuation.
No. Business inventory is not taxable in Connecticut, so while equipment and fixtures must be declared and assessed, stock in trade never receives an official valuation. A claim for destroyed or stolen inventory therefore has no government record to lean on and depends on independent documentation of quantities and values.
Because valuation is municipal. Each town's assessor values business personal property using mass appraisal methods and, where adopted under Public Act 99-290, category-specific depreciation schedules for items like data processing and testing equipment. Two identical machines in different Connecticut towns can carry different tax values, one more reason insurers weigh an item-specific appraisal over assessment records.