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Illinois divorce appraisers delivering certified valuations of personal property, equipment and machinery, fine art, business interests, boats and watercraft, and automobiles and vehicles for divorce and equitable distribution. AppraiseItNow provides credentialed, USPAP-compliant divorce appraisals across Illinois, including Chicago, Springfield, and Rockford.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, ILLINOIS PROBATE COURTS, AND ESTATE ATTORNEYS.
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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 divorce appraisal services for individuals and attorneys navigating asset division under Illinois's equitable distribution standard, governed by the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Illinois courts require that marital assets be divided fairly, not necessarily equally, making accurate, defensible valuations critical for negotiations, mediation, and litigation. A professional appraisal supports your position whether you are reaching a settlement or presenting evidence before a judge.
AppraiseItNow offers both remote and onsite appraisal options, making it easy to get valuations completed quickly regardless of where assets are located. Our appraisers in Illinois are credentialed and experienced in producing reports that meet the heightened scrutiny of divorce proceedings.
AppraiseItNow covers the full range of marital assets commonly subject to division in Illinois divorce cases, including:
AppraiseItNow serves divorcing individuals, family law attorneys, mediators, and financial advisors throughout Illinois who need accurate, court-ready valuations of marital assets. Whether the case involves a Chicago-area business interest, a collection of fine art, or a fleet of vehicles, our appraisers provide the documentation needed to support equitable division.
What Illinois clients say we are known for
Across 8 published Illinois appraisal reviews, every one from a client who paid AppraiseItNow for an appraisal, the three things they raise most often are how quickly we answer, that they would hire us again, and how fast the finished report arrived.
I highly recommend the AppraiseItNow team. They were responsive and timely from start to finish, and the whole process was seamless. The final report was super detailed and gave me all the information I needed. I am so glad I hired them and would recommend them to anyone needing an appraisal!
Technology Equipment Appraisal for Divorce
My mother passed away in August 2023 and unfortunately, in the state of Ohio, motorhomes are not transferable on death and was going to have to go through probate court. After speaking with an attorney, I was informed I needed an appraisal. Due to my hectic work schedule and family schedule, I was looking for someone who could do this online, without needing an appointment. After a quick Google search I came across Joe at AppraiseItNow Inc., and instantly felt relief. A quick inquiry led to a few emails back and forth, a very reasonable cost to have the motorhome appraised and all the information needed to submit to get this taken care of. Joe was patient, worked with me as it was going to take a few weeks before I was able to supply the needed images/documents and payment, and less than a week later of submitting it I received the appraisal. His communication is next to none! He responds very quickly, is kind and extremely helpful. If I need anything in the future, I will not hesitate to reach out again! Thank you again! I will forever be in your debt!
Recreational Vehicle Appraisal for Probate
I recently used AppraiseItNow for a valuation of a 2001 Corvette needed for 2024 Gift Tax purposes. It was straightforward and relatively simple even for someone not too tech savvy like me!
Car Appraisal for Gift Tax
The estate appraisal for our car and rugs was handled quickly and efficiently. The process was smooth and hassle-free.
Personal Property Appraisal for Estate Tax
AppraiseItNow did an outstanding job appraising my 1998 Bobcat Skid Steer and circa 2010 Yuchai Crawler Dozer. We could not locate a serial number on the dozer, and there were no online sales available, but they were still able to develop an accurate appraisal using known specifications for my dozer compared to other comparable make and model dozers. They diligently researched both equipment items and provided well-documented reports.
Machinery & Equipment Appraisal
I was in dire need of an appraisal for my father's mobile home, which he needed for Medicaid approval. I couldn’t find anyone to do it for a long time, but then I found this company online and decided to give them a try. I’m so glad I did. They were wonderful to work with. I sent the pictures, and within just a few days I received the appraisal. They are absolutely worth the money.
Mobile Home Appraisal
Fair market value: what a willing buyer would pay a willing seller with reasonable knowledge of the facts, required by 750 ILCS 5/503(k). Replacement cost and sentimental value are not the measure, which is why we appraise vehicles, jewelry, collections, and business interests for Illinois divorces on a market basis with documented support.
The date of trial, or another date the parties agree to or the court orders. Illinois gives judges unusually broad discretion here, and in bifurcated cases the valuation date must fall as close to the divorce trial as practicable, so an appraisal needs to be tied explicitly to the operative date to be useful.
No. Illinois is an equitable distribution state, not a community property state, and 750 ILCS 5/503(d) requires division in just proportions after weighing statutory factors like each party's contribution, dissipation, and economic circumstances. Courts are not obligated to split household items or collections equally by count or by appraised value.
No, increases in the value of non-marital property remain non-marital under 750 ILCS 5/503(a)(7), though the marital estate may claim reimbursement when marital funds or a spouse's effort drove the appreciation. Commingling is the trap: non-marital assets mixed with marital property can be transmuted into marital property, so tracing and valuation often go hand in hand.
