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Missouri appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of coins, firearms, estate contents, equipment, vehicles, boats, art, and business interests for probate, divorce, personal property tax, bankruptcy, and donations. AppraiseItNow serves St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, Columbia, the Lake of the Ozarks, and clients statewide, online or onsite.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, MISSOURI COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
Two large metros at opposite corners, a distribution capital in the southwest, and a live entertainment industry in the Ozarks. Every assignment is completed by our own credentialed appraisers, online from photographs and documentation you upload or onsite anywhere in the state.
Engineering and architecture firms, the animal health corridor, and jazz. Professional practice interests, restaurant and food production equipment, and instruments and jazz era memorabilia.
Defense aerospace, brewing, and plant science research. Aerospace tooling, brewhouse and packaging equipment, laboratory and greenhouse instruments, and fine art.
Trucking and distribution, plus the outdoor retail industry headquartered here. Tractor and trailer fleets, warehouse systems, firearms, and sporting collections.
A research reactor and a teaching hospital in the middle of the state. Specialized laboratory instruments, medical equipment, and academic and estate collections.
A century of lead and zinc mining, then trucking. Mineral specimens and mining artifacts, truck fleets, and shop equipment.
River commerce meeting Bootheel farmland at a Mississippi bluff town. Barge and terminal equipment, cotton and rice machinery, and grain systems.
Dozens of theaters running live shows year round. Stage lighting and sound systems, costumes and wardrobe, tour buses, and theater contents.
AppraiseItNow appraises coin collections, firearms, household contents, equipment, vehicles, boats, art, and closely held businesses for probate, divorce, bankruptcy, Form 8283 donations, and lending in Missouri. A personal representative here has 30 days after letters are granted to return an inventory and appraisement at date-of-death fair market value, so estate work often starts with the coin and gun collections Missouri families hold. The state's estate tax is defined as the federal credit for state death taxes, a credit that no longer exists, so one date-of-death report also serves Form 706 and the heirs' cost basis. Assessors value business equipment at one third of true value as of January 1, and a documented cost and condition record supports a challenge.
Most Missouri reports are completed online from photographs, receipts, and serial numbers you upload; onsite inspection is available statewide for full-house estates, machine shops and farm equipment lines, and coin or firearm collections where grade and originality drive value. Fees are fixed and quoted before we start, and when a probate deadline or hearing date is in play we tell you up front whether we can meet it. We do not appraise real estate; for a house or farm we refer you to a state-licensed real estate appraiser.
Coins, firearms, and household contents for probate inventories, divorce, and Form 8283 donations
Lake of the Ozarks and Table Rock Lake boats for insurance, sale, and estates
Regional paintings, prints, and donated collections for estates and charitable deductions
Machine shop, farm, and food-processing equipment for lending, bankruptcy schedules, and sales
Closely held Missouri companies and practices for divorce, buyouts, and estate tax
Cars, trucks, and classics for divorce, bonded titles, and total loss disputes
Retail and wholesale stock for lending and bankruptcy filings
Real Missouri 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.
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!
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!!👊🏼
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
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!
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.
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.
Personal Property 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 standardsMarch 1. Missouri assessors list and value tangible personal property as of January 1, and a taxpayer who has not returned the assessment list by March 1 is assessed a penalty on the tax bill, scaled to the value of the unreported property. If the assessor sends a second notice between March 1 and April 1 and the list comes back before May 1, the penalty does not apply. Our equipment appraisals give you the cost and condition record that a value challenge rests on.
In whatever proportions the court deems just. Missouri is an equitable distribution state, not a community property state, so the court sets aside each spouse's separate property and then divides the marital property and debts as it finds fair. The statute names no valuation date, and Missouri case law has treated the trial date as the proper one, so an appraisal of vehicles, collections, household goods, or a business interest prepared close to the hearing gives the court current figures.
No. Missouri's appraiser licensing law makes it unlawful to act as a real estate appraiser without a license, and it says nothing about coins, firearms, equipment, vehicles, or other personal property. For those, courts and the IRS look at the appraiser's qualifications and the report itself. Our appraisers hold credentials with organizations such as ASA, ISA, and NEBB (CMEA), and every report follows USPAP.
