Mississippi Appraisers

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Mississippi appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of cars and trucks, firearms, antique artwork, Gulf Coast boats, business equipment, and closely held companies for bonded titles, probate, divorce, property tax renditions, and damage claims. AppraiseItNow serves Jackson, Gulfport, Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Tupelo, Oxford, and clients statewide, online or onsite.

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DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, MISSISSIPPI COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.

  • IRS
  • Chase
  • State Farm
  • Hancock Whitney
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Mississippi Courts
  • Bank of America
  • Allstate
  • Goodwill Industries

Mississippi Appraisers Serving Jackson, Gulfport, Tupelo, Hattiesburg, and Greenville

Furniture plants in the northeast, shipyards on the coast, Delta farmland in the west, and timber through the middle. Every assignment is completed by our own credentialed appraisers, online from photographs and documentation you upload or onsite anywhere in the state.

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  1. JacksonCentral Mississippi

    The capital, with the state's academic medical center and legal community. Imaging and clinical equipment, practice and company interests, and Belhaven and Fondren contents.

  2. GulfportThe Gulf Coast

    A working port, coastal shipyards, casinos, and a charter fleet. Vessels, shipyard and fabrication equipment, and gaming and hotel assets.

  3. TupeloNortheast Mississippi

    The country's densest upholstered furniture manufacturing, and Presley's birthplace. Sewing and frame production equipment, cutting tables, and music memorabilia.

  4. HattiesburgThe Pine Belt

    Southern pine and the mills that process it, with a university in town. Skidders and feller bunchers, sawmill and planer lines, and laboratory instruments.

  5. MeridianEast Central Mississippi

    A rail junction with manufacturing and a naval air training station. Rail shop and maintenance equipment, plant machinery, and fleet vehicles.

  6. OxfordThe Hill Country

    A university town with a literary tradition rooted in Faulkner. Rare books, manuscripts, and correspondence, plus antebellum household contents.

  7. GreenvilleThe Mississippi Delta

    Row crops, catfish aquaculture, and barge loading on the Delta. Cotton pickers and rice equipment, pond aeration and processing systems, and terminal assets.

Cars, Guns, Art, Boats, and Business Equipment Appraised in Mississippi by AppraiseItNow for Bonded Titles, Probate, Property Tax Renditions, and Damage Claims

AppraiseItNow appraises cars and trucks, firearms, antique artwork, shrimp boats and offshore boats, restaurant, poultry, and shop equipment, and closely held companies for bonded titles, chancery court probate, divorce, property tax renditions, damage claims, and lending in Mississippi. No Mississippi estate tax return has been required for deaths on or after January 1, 2005, so a date-of-death appraisal here serves the chancery court and the cost basis of the heirs rather than a state tax bill. Business owners work to a different calendar: the personal property list is due to the county tax assessor by April 1, and a missed listing raises the assessment for the year by 10 percent.

Most reports are completed online from photographs and documents you upload; onsite inspection is available statewide, from the Delta to the Coast, for equipment sets, full-house estates, and collections where condition drives value. Fees are fixed and quoted before work begins, and if you have an April 1 rendition, a title bond to place, or a court date, we confirm up front whether we can meet it. We do not appraise real estate; for a home, farmland, or commercial building we refer you to a state-licensed real estate appraiser.

What clients say we are known for

AppraiseItNow Reviews: “Their process was honest, efficient, and very detailed” and “Five stars all the way”

  1. Being the appraiser they come back to“I recommend AppraiseItNow Inc. highly” Alan B.Mentioned in 44 reviews
  2. Answering fast, and staying reachable while the work runsMentioned in 34 reviews
  3. Showing the research and the comparables behind the numberMentioned in 29 reviews
  4. Delivering the finished report ahead of the deadlineMentioned in 21 reviews
  5. Taking on items other appraisers had already turned downMentioned in 14 reviews

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.

  • My daughter had purchased a very collectible 2003 Mustang Cobra terminator just 3 months before her accident with 50,000 miles on it, for 30,000 dollars. We were experiencing some very heavy rains and she hydroplaned and smashed into a guard rail and totaled her car. The insurance company offered her $18,000, but we told them that was an insult to this car. We kept going round and round with them but they were not budging. Finally we googled an independent appraiser and found AppraiseItNow! Their appraised value was 26,462. They negotiated with the insurance for us and we ended up with 25,900. They were awesome and helped us get much closer to the appropriate value of the Cobra. Absolutely worth the price we paid. Highly recommended!
    Chriss P. ·

    Car 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!!👊🏼
    Lisa K. ·

    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.
    Robert E. ·

    Personal Property Appraisal for Charitable Donation

  • My wife and I purchased a property that included a double-wide mobile home, which we decided to donate to a local charitable organization that provides housing for low-income families. This type of donation required a formal appraisal to qualify for an IRS tax deduction, so we reached out to Appraise It Now. From the start, they were able to clearly answer all of our questions about both the appraisal process and the tax deduction requirements. We provided photos and additional details, and within 10 days we received a thorough, well-prepared report that included all the necessary IRS forms. I’m giving Appraise It Now a five-star review because communication was excellent throughout the entire process. Everyone I spoke with was helpful, friendly, and professional, and emails were always answered quickly. We were completely satisfied with the experience. Thank you!
    Manuel P. ·

    Mobile Home Appraisal for Charitable Donation

  • I recommend AppraiseItNow Inc. highly. I needed an appraisal of fair market value for geologic laboratory equipment for charitable donations to three universities. The unique items and limited secondary market complicated the valuation. They provided a sound, verifiable estimate and the 8283 forms that I was able to use in my tax filings. I would use them again.
    Alan B. ·

    Lab Equipment Appraisal for Charitable Donation

  • We had an excellent experience working with AppraiseItNow. From start to finish, their team was professional, responsive, and incredibly thorough. They took the time to understand our specific needs and delivered a detailed and accurate appraisal that was well organized and easy to understand. Communication was clear and timely throughout the entire process. They were always available to answer our questions and provided thoughtful explanations whenever we needed more clarity. Their attention to detail and strong market knowledge gave us complete confidence in the final report. It’s clear that they take pride in their work and genuinely care about providing high-quality service. We would absolutely recommend AppraiseItNow to any business or property owner looking for a reliable and professional appraisal company. Five stars all the way.
    Heather D. ·

    Personal Property Appraisal for Charitable Donation

Written USPAP-compliant appraisals for Mississippi-based legal, tax, and financial reporting purposes.

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.

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Credentialed Appraisers Serving Mississippi

Between them, our appraisers hold ISA, CAGA, ASA, ABV, and CFA designations, and every report is written to USPAP for the IRS, Mississippi courts, lenders, insurers, and more.

Joe Kattan

Joe Kattan

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.

Anne Hay

Anne Hay

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.

Jason Dolph

Jason Dolph

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.

Ashley Innes

Ashley Innes

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.

Justin Ramirez

Justin Ramirez

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.

Marnie Erkelens

Marnie Erkelens

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.

Raymond Ghelardi

Raymond Ghelardi

Business Valuation Expert & Appraiser

Accredited Senior Appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers. Raymond values capital stock, business enterprises, stock options, and intangible assets.

Aron Blue

Aron Blue

Client Success Manager

Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.

  • USPAPWritten to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
  • International Society of AppraisersAccredited Member
  • Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
  • American Society of AppraisersAccredited Senior Appraiser
  • AICPAAccredited in Business Valuation
  • CFA InstituteChartered Financial Analyst
  • The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standards

Mississippi FAQ

Does Mississippi license personal property appraisers?

No. Mississippi's appraiser licensing stops at real property. Appraisals of equipment, vehicles, firearms, and art are instead held to USPAP, and courts weigh the qualifications and method of the individual appraiser, which is why our reports document both.

What does a Mississippi title bond cover, and for how long?

It indemnifies any prior owner, lienholder, or later purchaser of the vehicle against expense, loss, or damage, including reasonable attorney fees, arising from issuance of the title. Under Miss. Code § 63-21-23 the bond stays in force for three years and is then released unless the state has been notified of a pending claim, a competing owner, or an undisclosed lien.