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DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT FIREARMS APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, FLORIDA 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 gun appraisals throughout Florida for a wide range of purposes, including charitable donations, estate tax reporting, divorce proceedings, and probate settlements. Whether you own a single handgun or an extensive collection of antique firearms, our credentialed appraisers apply industry-recognized methodologies to determine accurate, defensible values that satisfy IRS requirements, court standards, and insurance documentation needs.
Our personal property appraisal services are available both remotely and onsite across Florida, from Miami and Tampa to Orlando and Tallahassee, giving clients flexible options regardless of their location or the size of their collection. Remote appraisals are completed using detailed photographs and documentation you submit online, while onsite appraisals allow our appraisers to physically inspect firearms for condition, provenance, and authenticity. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Replacement Value, and Actual Cash Value (ACV) appraisals for various intended uses.
AppraiseItNow appraises a broad spectrum of firearms and related items throughout Florida, covering everything from everyday personal defense weapons to rare collector pieces. Our appraisers are experienced with the full range of firearm categories, including:
Florida's active gun ownership culture, strong concealed carry program, and robust secondary market for consignment and estate sales make accurate firearm appraisals especially important for collectors, heirs, and individuals navigating legal or financial proceedings. Whether you hold a single inherited revolver or a curated collection of antique long guns, our appraisers have the expertise to document value accurately and completely.
AppraiseItNow serves individual gun owners, estate executors, attorneys, financial advisors, and nonprofit organizations throughout Florida who need credentialed, USPAP-compliant appraisals for legal, tax, insurance, or transactional purposes. From families settling an estate in Tampa Bay to donors contributing firearms to qualifying organizations in South Florida, we provide reliable valuations that hold up to scrutiny from the IRS, courts, and insurance carriers.
What Florida clients say we are known for
Across 23 published Florida 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.
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
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
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:
No. Appraisers base fair market value on what comparable guns actually sold for, pulling completed listings and auction results rather than active asks, because listings can sit unsold at any price. For Florida owners, that distinction is the difference between an insurable, defensible number and wishful thinking.
Originality and condition more than age alone. Matching serial numbers, correct period markings, factory configuration, and original finish can multiply value, while refinishing, mismatched parts, and non-original components push a piece toward shooter-grade pricing. The market quotes condition as an NRA grade and a percentage of original finish, and a valuation states which grade and configuration its figure rests on.
Within 60 days after letters of administration issue, on Florida Probate Form 1.944, with each asset at fair market value as of the date of death. Florida has no state estate or inheritance tax, so the appraisal supports the probate inventory, division among beneficiaries, and any federal filing.
For dealer sales, yes: Florida law imposes a waiting period of 3 days, excluding weekends and legal holidays, between purchase and delivery, or longer if the background check has not cleared. Exemptions exist for concealed-weapons-license holders and trade-ins of another firearm, so liquidation timing for an appraised collection depends on who is buying.
