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Personal property appraisals in Delaware for donations, estate tax, divorce, and probate, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises antiques, jewelry, collectibles, fine art, and household contents across Delaware, including Wilmington, Dover, and Newark.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, DELAWARE COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
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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 professional personal property appraisal services throughout Delaware, supporting individuals, families, estates, attorneys, CPAs, and nonprofit organizations with independent valuations for donations, estate tax reporting, divorce proceedings, and probate. Whether you are documenting a charitable contribution under IRS Form 8283, preparing an estate return on Form 706, dividing assets in a divorce, or settling a probate matter, our credentialed appraisers deliver accurate, defensible reports tailored to each intended use.
Most personal property appraisals are completed remotely using photographs and supporting documentation, making the process fast and convenient for Delaware clients from Wilmington to Rehoboth Beach. For larger collections, complex items, or situations requiring physical inspection, our appraisers coordinate onsite visits anywhere in the state. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Replacement Value, and Actual Cash Value (ACV) appraisals for various intended uses.
Delaware residents and businesses hold a wide variety of personally owned movable assets that may require professional valuation for legal, tax, or insurance purposes. AppraiseItNow appraises the following categories of personal property in Delaware:
Delaware's proximity to the Philadelphia auction market, including major houses such as Freeman's | Hindman, means that regional sales data plays a meaningful role in establishing FMV benchmarks for Delaware appraisals. The state's high concentration of corporate headquarters also generates consistent demand for business personal property valuations, particularly for executive art collections and office furnishings tied to federal tax events. Because Delaware imposes no state estate tax and has no state-level licensing requirements for personal property appraisers, all appraisals follow federal IRS standards and national USPAP guidelines.
AppraiseItNow serves individual collectors, families managing estates, donors making charitable contributions, and professional advisors including estate attorneys, CPAs, financial planners, and insurance professionals who require independent, defensible valuations for their clients throughout Delaware.
What Delaware clients say we are known for
Across 23 published Delaware 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:
By reading the marks: sterling carries stamps such as STERLING, 925, or 800, while plate is marked EPNS, EP, or A1 and holds only a thin silver coating. Pricing plated flatware by weight at the sterling spot price is one of the costliest owner mistakes, and in contested cases we can rely on nondestructive XRF testing to confirm composition before any value is assigned.
Often, yes. Melt value (weight, purity, and spot price) sets the floor, but rare patterns, famous makers, and complete services command premiums well above metal content, while damaged or common pieces may be worth little more than melt. Our reports document hallmarks, weights, and comparable auction results piece by piece so the premium is defensible.
Under 12 Del. C. § 1905, the executor must file an inventory and appraisal with the Register of Wills within 3 months of receiving letters, with each item separately valued at fair market value as of the date of death. Section 1904 lets the personal representative hire a qualified, disinterested appraiser for any asset whose value is in reasonable doubt, and that appraiser is named on the inventory.
No. Delaware repealed its estate tax for deaths after 2017 and has no inheritance tax, so only the federal estate tax can apply to large estates. That means silver, antiques, and other personal property in Delaware estates are valued under federal fair market value standards when a federal filing is required.
