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Iowa probate appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of personal property, equipment and machinery, fine art, boats and watercraft, and automobiles and vehicles for court-supervised probate administration. AppraiseItNow provides credentialed, USPAP-compliant probate appraisals across Iowa, including Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, IOWA 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 certified probate appraisals for Iowa estates, helping personal representatives meet the 90-day inventory and appraisal deadline required under Iowa Code Chapter 633. For larger estates subject to federal estate tax, executors filing IRS Form 706 must include qualified, USPAP-compliant appraisals for estates exceeding the federal exemption threshold. Iowa eliminated its state inheritance tax, so federal rules and court requirements are the primary drivers of appraisal obligations.
AppraiseItNow serves clients throughout Iowa with both remote and onsite appraisal options, making it easy to meet court deadlines regardless of location. Our appraisal services in Iowa cover everything from Des Moines and Cedar Rapids to smaller communities across the state.
AppraiseItNow covers the full range of assets commonly found in Iowa probate estates, including:
AppraiseItNow works with Iowa executors, personal representatives, probate attorneys, and heirs who need court-ready valuations for estate administration. We also assist families managing complex estates with diverse asset types, from farm equipment and business machinery to fine art and collectibles.
What Iowa clients say we are known for
Across 8 published Iowa 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.
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
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
AppraiseItNow was amazing! My father passed with a large volume of artwork & I had no idea what it was worth. Their team was incredibly helpful and quick to respond with text and/or email to any questions as well as a status update along the way. Highly recommend!
Artwork Appraisal for Probate
I needed to have a car appraised, AppraiseItNow got it done quickly and was super responsive about my questions. Whole thing was done online, very easy!
Car Appraisal for Probate
Friendly, speedy service with fair value.
Auto Appraisal for Probate
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
No, and Iowa is unusual on this point: estate property need not be appraised unless the court orders it or inheritance tax rules for pre-2025 deaths require a value. Personal representatives still must report values on the inventory, and independent appraisals are how contested or high-value items get numbers that hold up.
Before settlement of an intestate estate with a surviving spouse, unless the spouse and all heirs waive it: Iowa Code 633.213 requires three competent, disinterested appraisers who report to the court at the time it fixes. The report goes to the probate court rather than the tax authorities, a structural quirk of Iowa practice.
Two matter: personal property of $50,000 or less can pass by affidavit 40 days after death when there is no real property (Iowa Code 633.356), and simplified administration now reaches gross probate assets up to $200,000 following SF 2099. The $25,000 figure still repeated online reflects outdated law.
A verified inventory is generally due within 90 days of the personal representative's appointment, and it is where vehicles, jewelry, art, equipment, and business interests are first listed with values. Because the inventory drives everything downstream, from tax reporting to distribution, we tie appraisal effective dates to the date of death it reports.
Sometimes: property that is perishable or has a regularly established market may be sold without a court order under Iowa Code 633.213. Vehicles and readily marketable equipment often qualify, though documenting value before sale still protects the representative when beneficiaries later question the price.
