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Antique silver appraisals in Iowa for donations, estate tax, divorce, and probate, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises sterling flatware, silver hollowware, antique tea sets, coin silver, and decorative silver objects across Iowa, including Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT ANTIQUE SILVER 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 silver appraisals throughout Iowa for a wide range of purposes, including charitable donations, estate tax reporting, divorce proceedings, and probate settlements. Whether you are settling an estate in Des Moines, dividing assets during a divorce in Cedar Rapids, or documenting a silver collection for a charitable contribution, our credentialed appraisers deliver accurate, court-ready valuations that meet IRS and legal requirements. Learn more about our appraisal services in Iowa or explore our full range of personal property appraisal offerings.
Given Iowa's spread-out population and rural communities, remote appraisals via Zoom are a practical and fully accepted option for antique silver, allowing clients across the state to receive expert valuations without requiring an in-person visit. Onsite appraisals are also available for larger collections or situations where physical inspection is preferred. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Replacement Value, and Actual Cash Value (ACV) appraisals for various intended uses.
Our appraisers evaluate a broad spectrum of antique silver items, from individual heirloom pieces to extensive collections accumulated over generations. Common subtypes we appraise include:
Appraisals cover items from major American silversmiths as well as English, Continental, and international makers. Our appraisers assess hallmarks, maker's marks, weight, condition, and provenance to establish accurate valuations for any intended purpose.
AppraiseItNow serves individual collectors, estate attorneys, executors, financial advisors, divorce attorneys, and nonprofit organizations throughout Iowa who need credentialed, USPAP-compliant antique silver appraisals for legal, tax, insurance, or personal purposes. Whether you are located in a major city like Iowa City or Sioux City or in a smaller rural community, our online and onsite appraisal options ensure you receive the same high standard of professional service.
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.
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
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:
Often, but not always. Valuation starts with melt value from weight, purity, and the silver spot price, then adds premiums for notable makers, rare or discontinued patterns, complete services, and strong condition. For common or damaged pieces, metal content may represent essentially the entire value.
By reading the marks and, when needed, testing. Stamps like STERLING or 925 indicate solid silver, while EPNS, EP, or A1 indicate plate that should never be priced by weight at sterling rates; contested pieces can be verified with nondestructive XRF analysis.
At market value in the ordinary course of trade as of the date of death. Iowa's inheritance tax rules value estate property either by agreement among the estate, beneficiaries, and the Department of Revenue, or through the formal appraisal proceedings in Iowa Code sections 450.27 to 450.36 when the parties cannot agree.
No. Knife blades are typically steel, and hollow handles or wooden components must also be excluded before computing fine silver content. Weighing whole pieces without those deductions overstates melt value and distorts estate, donation, or sale pricing.
