Idaho Personal Property Appraisers

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Personal property appraisals in Idaho for donations, estate tax, divorce, and probate, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises furniture, jewelry, collectibles, art, and vehicles across Idaho, including Boise, Nampa, and Idaho Falls.

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DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, IDAHO COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.

  • IRS
  • Goodwill Industries
  • Chase
  • State Farm
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • The Salvation Army
  • Zions Bancorporation
  • Idaho Courts

Credentialed Appraisers Serving Idaho

Between them, our personal property appraisers hold ISA and CAGA designations, and every report is written to USPAP for the IRS, Idaho courts, lenders, insurers, and more.

Joe Kattan

Joe Kattan

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.

Anne Hay

Anne Hay

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.

Jason Dolph

Jason Dolph

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.

Ashley Innes

Ashley Innes

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.

Aron Blue

Aron Blue

Client Success Manager

Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.

  • USPAPWritten to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
  • International Society of AppraisersAccredited Member
  • Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
  • The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standards

About Personal Property Appraisals in Idaho

AppraiseItNow provides personal property appraisal services throughout Idaho for individuals, families, estates, attorneys, and nonprofit organizations. Our credentialed appraisers handle valuations for a wide range of purposes, including charitable donations, estate tax reporting, divorce proceedings, and probate. Whether you are settling an estate in Boise, documenting assets for a divorce proceeding in Idaho Falls, or preparing a charitable contribution for IRS filing in Coeur d'Alene, our appraisers deliver accurate, defensible reports tailored to your specific purpose.

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. Idaho clients across the Treasure Valley, the Magic Valley, the Panhandle, and eastern Idaho communities all have access to our credentialed appraisers. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Replacement Value, and Actual Cash Value (ACV) appraisals for various intended uses.

What Types of Personal Property Do We Appraise in Idaho?

Personal property covers a broad range of movable assets, and AppraiseItNow appraises items across all major categories for Idaho clients, including:

  • Furniture, furnishings, and decorative household items
  • Antiques and decorative arts
  • Jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, and precious metals
  • Watches and timepieces
  • Firearms, militaria, and edged weapons
  • Coins, currency, and numismatic collections
  • Memorabilia, pop culture collectibles, and trading cards
  • Books, manuscripts, and archival materials
  • Rugs, tapestries, and textiles
  • Wine, spirits, and luxury consumables

Idaho's diverse economy, spanning agriculture, timber, manufacturing, and technology, means personal property appraisal needs vary widely across the state. From farm equipment furnishings and ranch household contents in the Magic Valley to high-value collectibles and fine art in Boise and Coeur d'Alene, our appraisers have the category-specific expertise to handle virtually any movable asset. Each appraisal report is prepared in compliance with USPAP standards and is suitable for IRS filings, legal proceedings, insurance purposes, and estate administration.

Who Does AppraiseItNow Serve in Idaho?

AppraiseItNow serves individual collectors, families settling 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 Idaho.

What Idaho clients say we are known for

Idaho Appraisal Reviews: “the company exceeded all of my expectations” and “they were wonderful”

  1. Being the appraiser they come back to“I highly recommend their services” Bruce A.Mentioned in 13 reviews
  2. Showing the research and the comparables behind the numberMentioned in 7 reviews
  3. Answering fast, and staying reachable while the work runsMentioned in 6 reviews
  4. Delivering the finished report ahead of the deadlineMentioned in 6 reviews
  5. Taking on items other appraisers had already turned downMentioned in 4 reviews

Across 23 published Idaho 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!!👊🏼
    Lisa K. ·

    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! 😃🤗
    Paige E. ·

    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.
    Bruce A. ·

    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.
    Robert Y. ·

    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.
    Michael H. ·

    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!
    Cynthia W. ·

    Sports Memorabilia Appraisal for Charitable Donation

AppraiseItNow appraises every category of personal property for gift tax, estate tax, charitable donations, divorce, and insurance claims

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:‍

Taxes, Estates & Financial Planning

Life Events & Special Circumstances

  • Divorce
  • Social Security reporting or Medicaid Application Filings
  • E-2 visa applications

Insurance & Risk Management

Frequently Asked Questions on Idaho Personal Property Appraisers

How do appraisers arrive at antique values in Idaho?

Through the sales comparison approach: the subject piece is compared against similar objects that sold recently, with adjustments for marketplace conditions and object characteristics like maker, period, and condition. Completed transactions carry the weight, because unsold asking prices do not establish market value.

Which value definition applies to antiques in an Idaho estate versus an insurance schedule?

Estates and other tax-related work use fair market value, the price a willing buyer and seller would agree to with neither under compulsion, while insurance scheduling uses retail replacement value, which is typically higher. Carrying an insurance figure into an estate context overstates value, so the assignment's purpose drives the definition we apply.

Does Idaho certify or license antiques appraisers?

Idaho's appraiser certification program is designed for county property tax appraisers and is explicitly for property tax purposes, not general court or private appraisal work. Personal property appraisals in Idaho instead stand on professional methodology, documented market support, and recognized appraisal standards.

Does Idaho value an antique collection as a single lot?

No. Idaho assessor guidance and case law direct that each article be valued by itself at what it is fairly worth in money rather than as one undifferentiated bundle, and Idaho Admin. Code r. 35.01.03.217 values personal property at the retail level. Item-by-item analysis is also what makes an inventory usable later for probate filings, insurance scheduling, and division among heirs.