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Antique furniture appraisals in Iowa for donations, estate tax, divorce, and probate, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises Victorian furniture, colonial pieces, antique wardrobes, vintage dining sets, and period chairs across Iowa, including Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT ANTIQUE FURNITURE APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, IOWA 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 antique furniture appraisal services throughout Iowa, supporting clients who need certified valuations for donations, estate tax, divorce, and probate proceedings. Whether you are settling an estate, dividing marital assets, claiming a charitable deduction, or navigating probate court, a credentialed appraisal ensures your antique furniture is accurately valued and fully documented to meet IRS and legal requirements. Our personal property appraisal specialists follow USPAP standards and IRS guidelines, providing the signed certifications, detailed item descriptions, market data analysis, and comparable sales documentation required for legally defensible reports.
AppraiseItNow serves Iowa clients through both remote online appraisals and onsite inspections, giving you flexibility regardless of where your antique furniture is located, whether in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Sioux City, or a rural community across the state. Remote appraisals are conducted using high-resolution photographs and detailed item documentation, while onsite appraisals allow our specialists to perform physical inspections under proper lighting conditions with full measurement and condition documentation. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Replacement Value, and Actual Cash Value (ACV) appraisals for various intended uses.
Our appraisers evaluate a wide range of antique furniture styles, periods, and construction types commonly found in Iowa homes, estates, and collections, including:
Iowa estates and farmsteads frequently contain multi-generational furniture collections that span several periods and regional styles. Our appraisers have the specialized knowledge to authenticate construction methods, identify period joinery techniques, assess condition and restoration work, and research provenance, ensuring that every piece receives an accurate, well-supported valuation.
AppraiseItNow serves Iowa individuals, families, attorneys, estate administrators, financial advisors, and nonprofit organizations who need certified antique furniture appraisals for tax filings, legal proceedings, insurance coverage, or asset distribution. From single-piece valuations to comprehensive estate inventories, we provide the professional documentation and credentialed expertise that Iowa clients and their advisors require.
What Iowa clients say we are known for
Across 23 published Iowa 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 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
I contacted AppraiseItNow on a weekend asking for an expedited appraisal needed the following Tuesday, sent pictures as requested and answered a few questions for their team. Not only did the appraisal arrive on Tuesday, Joe waived the expedited fee! I would definitely recommend his services.
Antique Furniture Appraisal for Insurance Claim
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
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:
It usually hurts. Original finish, hardware, and upholstery are heavily weighted in valuation, and refinishing, replaced parts, or aggressive repairs can significantly reduce market value even when the work is competent. We recommend having Iowa pieces appraised as found before making restoration decisions.
Documented results in auction archives from houses like Christie's and Sotheby's, regional auctioneers that publish realized prices, and curated marketplaces such as 1stDibs and Chairish. We typically research five to ten comparable sales and adjust for maker, condition, and provenance.
No. Iowa regulates real estate appraisers under Iowa Code Chapter 543D but does not require licensing or certification for personal property appraisers. Appraisals used for formal purposes still need to meet professional standards, which is the benchmark our reports are built to.
The policy’s appraisal clause can be invoked, and Iowa’s SF 619 governs how it runs for policies issued or renewed after January 1, 2026. Anyone serving as an appraiser or umpire must hold a state-issued license after an examination and background check, each party selects its appraiser within 20 days of a written demand, and appraisal records must be retained for at least three years.
