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New Jersey appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of household goods and estate contents, cars, boats, fine art, equipment, and business interests for inheritance tax, probate, divorce, bankruptcy, insurance coverage, and charitable donations. AppraiseItNow serves Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Trenton, Princeton, the Jersey Shore, and clients statewide, online or onsite.
…couldn’t be happier with the experience
It was straightforward and relatively simple even for someone not too tech savvy like me!
They negotiated with the insurance for us… Absolutely worth the price we paid
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, NEW JERSEY COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
The busiest port on the East Coast, the pharmaceutical research corridor, the casino industry, and a shore economy of boats and summer houses. Every assignment is completed by our own credentialed appraisers, online from photographs and documentation you upload or onsite anywhere in the state.
Container terminals, an international airport, and insurance headquarters. Cargo handling and terminal equipment, tractor and trailer fleets, and company interests.
Silk mills on the falls made this the first planned industrial city. Textile machinery, machine tools, and industrial artifacts from the mill district.
Corporate campuses among estates assembled and dispersed for a century. Fine art and antiques, jewelry, and fractional interests in family holding companies.
University research and the Route 1 pharmaceutical corridor. Analytical and laboratory instruments, rare books and manuscripts, and estate contents.
Shipbuilding and heavy manufacturing on a still-working waterfront. Terminal and crane equipment, fabrication machinery, and industrial plant contents.
A casino industry in continuous refurbishment and closure. Gaming equipment, hotel furnishings and fixtures, and commercial kitchen packages.
One of the densest recreational boating populations on the coast. Powerboats and sailboats, marina and service yard equipment, and waterfront residence contents.
A preserved Victorian resort beside a commercial fishing fleet. Period furniture and decorative arts, inn contents, and fishing vessels with permits.
AppraiseItNow appraises household goods and estate contents, cars, boats, fine art, equipment, and closely held business interests for inheritance tax, probate, divorce, bankruptcy, insurance coverage, and Form 8283 donations in New Jersey. The state stopped imposing its estate tax for deaths on or after January 1, 2018, but the transfer inheritance tax remains: siblings and children-in-law pay 11 to 16 percent above a $25,000 exemption, unrelated heirs pay 15 percent on the first $700,000 and 16 percent above it, and the return and payment are due eight months after death. When a probate inventory is required, the statute calls for appraisal by two discreet and impartial persons, and we document values to fit that framework.
Most New Jersey reports are completed online from photographs and documents you upload; onsite inspection is available statewide for full-house estates, restaurant and manufacturing equipment lines, and art, wine, or collectible lots where condition drives value. Fees are fixed and quoted before work begins, and with the eight-month inheritance tax clock running we confirm up front whether we can meet it. We do not appraise real estate; for a home or commercial building we refer you to a state-licensed real estate appraiser.
Household goods, clothing, and estate contents for inheritance tax, probate, and divorce
Jersey Shore and Barnegat Bay boats for insurance coverage, sale, and estates
Restaurant, pharmaceutical lab, and warehouse equipment for lending, bankruptcy, and sale
Antique and modern art for donations, inheritance tax, and insurance
Closely held companies and fractional interests for divorce, buyouts, and estate settlement
Cars, exotics, and classics for divorce, insurance, and estates
Retail and wholesale stock for lending and bankruptcy schedules
Real New Jersey 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.
We recently used AppraiseItNow for one of our clients and couldn’t be happier with the experience. The customer service was excellent, and Joe was quick to respond to all of our questions. He provided everything we needed promptly and made the process smooth from start to finish. Thank you!
Boat Appraisal for Insurance Coverage
I recently used AppraiseItNow for a valuation of a 2001 Corvette needed for 2024 Gift Tax purposes. It was straightforward and relatively simple even for someone not too tech savvy like me!
Car Appraisal for Gift Tax
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
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 standardsYes. Under the Division of Taxation's regulations, the Director may require that the value of any tangible asset subject to the transfer inheritance tax be supported by an appraisal from a broker, dealer, jobber, or another person with expert knowledge of that property's market value. Executors who file with a documented appraisal of the contents, vehicles, or collection already attached have answered that demand before it is made.
The transfer inheritance tax. New Jersey no longer imposes an estate tax on anyone who died on or after January 1, 2018, but the inheritance tax remains, and for a resident decedent it can reach nearly every asset type, including vehicles and personal property. Class A beneficiaries (the closest relatives) owe nothing; Class C and Class D beneficiaries are taxed at 11 to 16 percent on the value they receive above their exemptions.