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Personal property appraisals in Indiana for donations, estate tax, divorce, and probate, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises antiques, jewelry, collectibles, fine art, and furniture across Indiana, including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, INDIANA COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
Indiana's collector communities in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne sit alongside rural estates holding farm-related personal property and household goods, which puts a broad spectrum of asset types in front of us. One of the assets below links to a page written for Indiana; the rest link to the appraisers who cover them nationwide.
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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 appraisals throughout Indiana for individuals, families, estates, attorneys, CPAs, and nonprofit organizations requiring independent valuations for a wide range of purposes, including charitable donations, estate tax reporting, divorce proceedings, and probate. Whether you are documenting assets for IRS Form 8283, preparing a federal estate tax return on Form 706, dividing property in a dissolution proceeding, or settling a decedent's estate through probate, our credentialed appraisers deliver accurate, defensible reports that meet IRS and USPAP standards.
Most Indiana appraisals are completed remotely using photographs and supporting documentation submitted through our online platform, making the process fast and convenient regardless of your location in the state. For larger collections, complex items, or situations where an in-person inspection is required by the intended use of the report, our appraisers coordinate onsite visits throughout Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, Bloomington, and surrounding communities. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Replacement Value, and Actual Cash Value (ACV) appraisals for various intended uses.
AppraiseItNow serves individual collectors, families navigating estate settlement or divorce, donors making charitable contributions, and professional advisors including estate attorneys, CPAs, financial planners, and insurance professionals who require independent, defensible personal property valuations for their Indiana clients.
When Indiana donors contribute personal property valued above $5,000 to a qualified nonprofit or charitable organization, the IRS requires a qualified appraisal completed by a credentialed appraiser to support the deduction on Form 8283. This applies to a wide range of donated items, including artwork, antiques, jewelry, collectibles, and household furnishings. Our appraisers produce USPAP-compliant donation appraisals that meet IRS requirements and withstand scrutiny in the event of an audit.
For Indiana decedents whose gross estates exceed the federal exemption threshold, a Fair Market Value appraisal of all personal property is required to complete IRS Form 706 accurately. FMV represents the price a willing buyer would pay a willing seller, with neither party under compulsion and both having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts. Executors and estate attorneys rely on our appraisals to document asset values at the date of death, establish a defensible basis for tax reporting, and support the step-up in basis that benefits heirs who later sell inherited property.
Indiana divorce proceedings require an equitable division of marital assets, and personal property is often among the most contested categories. Jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and household furnishings all require independent valuations to ensure a fair settlement. Our appraisers provide neutral, court-ready reports that document Fair Market Value or Replacement Value depending on the needs of the proceeding, giving attorneys and their clients a reliable foundation for negotiation or litigation.
Indiana probate courts require an inventory and valuation of a decedent's personal property as part of the estate administration process. Whether the estate is straightforward or involves a large collection of mixed assets, our appraisers deliver thorough, documented reports that satisfy probate requirements and help executors, administrators, and beneficiaries move the process forward efficiently.
Fair Market Value is the most commonly required value type for estate tax, probate, and charitable donation appraisals. It reflects the price at which property would change hands between a hypothetical willing buyer and a willing seller, neither under compulsion to buy or sell and both reasonably informed about the relevant facts. FMV is the standard used on IRS Form 706 and Form 8283 and is the value type most often required by Indiana probate courts.
Replacement Value represents the cost to replace an item with one of similar kind, quality, and utility at current retail prices. This value type is typically higher than FMV and is used primarily for insurance coverage purposes. Indiana residents insuring jewelry, fine art, antiques, or collectibles should obtain a Replacement Value appraisal to ensure their coverage limits reflect current market replacement costs.
Actual Cash Value accounts for depreciation and reflects what an item is worth in its current condition at the time of the appraisal. ACV is commonly used in insurance claims settlements and situations where the depreciated value of personal property is the relevant measure. It provides a realistic picture of what an owner would receive for an item based on its age, condition, and current market demand.
Indiana's legislative environment has introduced several changes relevant to personal property valuation. Starting in 2026, businesses with total acquisition costs of personal property under $2,000,000 in a given county are exempt from business personal property taxes under the expanded de minimis exemption, though filing requirements still apply. This shift places greater emphasis on accurate documentation and appraisal support for exemption verification rather than full assessed valuations.
For personal property placed in service after January 1, 2025, Indiana has eliminated the 30% minimum valuation floor that previously applied to depreciable business assets. This change allows for deeper obsolescence adjustments and may affect how businesses approach tax appeals and asset documentation going forward. Indiana also has a proposed statute of limitations that would limit civil claims against appraisers to four years from the completion of services, reflecting the state's evolving framework around appraiser liability.
For non-business personal property, including household goods, jewelry, art, and collectibles, Indiana does not impose a dedicated licensing requirement for personal property appraisers. However, appraisals submitted for IRS purposes, probate, or litigation must meet USPAP standards and be prepared by a qualified appraiser as defined by IRS guidelines. AppraiseItNow appraisers meet these requirements and produce reports that hold up to scrutiny across all intended uses.
What Indiana clients say we are known for
Across 23 published Indiana 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.
I was very pleased with the service from AppraiseItNow. They responded quickly, offered fair pricing and turnaround, and the appraisal was done by a highly qualified expert. I provided details, photos, and records, and the final report was exactly what I needed. Fantastic service. I’d definitely use them again.
Antique Furniture Appraisal for Insurance Claim
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
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:
The personal representative must prepare and file an inventory of the estate's property, tangible personal property included, generally within 60 days of the issuance of letters, using court-approved forms that list and value each asset. Supportable date-specific values keep the filing consistent with later accountings.
Because the assignment dictates whether value is current, retrospective, or prospective: date of death for estate tax, date of gift for gift tax, date of casualty for loss claims. Misaligning the effective date with the legal or tax event is one of the most frequent errors in appraisals prepared without a clear intended use.
No. Insurance appraisals develop replacement cost using current retail pricing and little or no depreciation, while fair market value work reflects what a willing buyer would actually pay in the relevant market. The two use different definitions, methods, and data sources, so one cannot stand in for the other on an Indiana estate or tax filing.
Yes. Indiana Code 29-1-12-1(c) lets the personal representative employ a disinterested appraiser to help establish fair market value as of the date of death for any asset whose value may be subject to reasonable doubt, and expressly allows different people to appraise different kinds of assets. Furniture, jewelry, artwork, and a vehicle can each go to a specialist, and the inventory must list each appraiser’s name and address beside the items they valued.