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Florida appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of estate contents, coins and jewelry, furniture, firearms, vehicles, boats, and business interests for probate, federal estate tax, charitable donations, divorce, bankruptcy, and insurance claims. AppraiseItNow serves Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Naples, and clients statewide, online or onsite.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, FLORIDA COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
Florida concentrates art, yachts, and hospitality assets more heavily than almost anywhere else, and the mix changes completely between coasts. Every assignment is completed by our own credentialed appraisers, online from photographs and documentation you upload or onsite anywhere in the state.
International trade, a market-moving December art fair, and a huge yachting fleet. Contemporary and Latin American art, jewelry, and vessels.
Island estates holding decorative arts accumulated over generations. Period furniture, silver, jewelry, and complete household contents.
A Gulf golf and second-home market with an active gallery trade. Furnished residence contents, art collections, and boats in Naples Bay and Marco Island.
A deepwater port, MacDill Air Force Base, and a large hospital network. Business interests, medical and imaging equipment, and vessels.
The Ringling legacy left a collecting community out of proportion to the city. Fine art, antiques, and specialized collections.
Theme parks, conventions, and a military simulation industry. Commercial kitchen and hotel equipment, simulator hardware, and operating business interests.
Port terminals, two naval installations, and a rail and logistics network. Terminal and marine equipment, tractor-trailer fleets, and industrial machinery.
State government and two universities in timber and plantation country. Research and laboratory equipment, forestry machinery, and quail plantation contents.
AppraiseItNow appraises the contents of Florida estates for the probate inventory, the coin collections, jewelry, and furniture that families donate or divide, the firearms and vehicles a divorce court has to value, and the boats, trailers, and business interests that need a number for a sale, a bankruptcy schedule, or an insurance claim. Florida's constitution bars any state estate or inheritance tax beyond the old federal credit, which no longer exists, so a date-of-death appraisal here does three jobs: the inventory due 60 days after letters issue, the federal return where one is required, and the cost basis heirs use when they sell.
Most Florida reports are prepared online from the photographs and documents you upload; onsite inspection is available statewide for full-house estates, coin and jewelry collections where grade and condition drive value, and boats and equipment that call for a hands-on survey. Fees are fixed and quoted before work begins, and when an inventory deadline, a DR-405 filing, or a hearing date is in play, we confirm up front whether we can meet it. We do not appraise real estate; for a home, condominium, or commercial property we refer you to a state-licensed real estate appraiser.
Estate contents, coins, jewelry, firearms, and furniture for probate, Form 8283, and divorce
Cars, motorcycles, RVs, and trailers for insurance claims, divorce, estates, and bankruptcy schedules
Paintings, prints, and sculpture in Miami and Palm Beach collections for donations, estates, and loan collateral
Center consoles, sportfishers, and yachts from the Keys to the Panhandle for insurance, sale, and estates
Agricultural, medical, and restaurant equipment for DR-405 support, lending, bankruptcy, and sales
Closely held companies and professional practices for divorce, bankruptcy, sale, and estate planning
Retail and wholesale inventory for lending, bankruptcy, and financial reporting
Real Florida assignments, with the intended use and how each value conclusion was supported.
What clients say we are known for
Across 80+ published AppraiseItNow reviews the picture is consistent: every one is from a client who paid us for an appraisal, and the three things they raise most often are that they would hire us again, how quickly we answer, and how much research is visible in the report.
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've dealt with several appraisers, and this was my first time using AppraiseItNow. They were by far the best. They did a great job. Their process was honest, efficient, and very detailed. Their staff was highly credentialed, and they provided IRS-compliant guidelines in their evaluation process, which was exactly what we were looking for. Their customer service also had prompt response times and was a pleasure to work with. If I need this service again, I won't go anywhere else.
Personal Property Appraisal for Charitable Donation
Responsive, professional, first class deliverables -- especially considering that that the appraised assets are extremely complex financial assets with little by way of comps. The deliverable satisfied my accountants and advisers as being more than adequate to support the valuation needed to complete a conversion to a Roth IRA
Business Valuation Appraisal for IRA Conversion
We had a very unusual appraisal request for merchandise valued at over half a million dollars, and the team handled it quickly and thoroughly. We will definitely return for any future appraisal needs and highly recommend them to anyone in need of appraisal services. – TGBA, Inc., Tampa, FL
Inventory 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
So easy to work with! They were quick, fair on price, and super helpful through the process. Definitely recommend!
Machinery & Equipment Appraisal for Charitable Donation
AppraiseItNow's USPAP-compliant valuation reports are suitable for the most complex appraisal needs including IRS Charitable Contributions & Estate Tax Filings, insurance coverage and claims, divorce settlements, litigation, and other financial purposes. Our team of expert appraisers services both businesses and consumers alike.
Popular uses of our appraisal reports include:
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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.
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.
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
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 standardsAnyone who owned tangible personal property used in a business, or leased, lent, or rented it out, on January 1 files Form DR-405 with the county property appraiser by April 1. A return filed on time qualifies for an exemption of up to $25,000 of assessed value, and once that first return is in, an owner whose property stays at or below that figure may be waived from filing in later years. Late returns draw a 5 percent penalty per month, up to 25 percent.
No. Probate Rule 5.340 asks the personal representative for each item's estimated fair market value at the date of death and does not name any appraiser credential. It does give residuary beneficiaries and heirs the right to a written explanation of how each value was reached, and to a copy of any appraisal that was obtained, which is where a documented report earns its place.
No. Florida licenses appraisers of real property only; there is no parallel state license, exam, or education requirement for appraisers of equipment, vehicles, jewelry, or art. Our appraisers work to USPAP and hold credentials with organizations such as ASA, ISA, and NAJA.
