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Rhode Island appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of household contents, jewelry, fine art, vehicles, boats, and business interests for the Rhode Island estate tax, probate, guardianship inventories, charitable donations, and bankruptcy. AppraiseItNow serves Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Newport, Pawtucket, and clients statewide, online or onsite.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, RHODE ISLAND COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
The smallest state holds the country's historic jewelry and silver industry, its most concentrated Gilded Age architecture, and a boatbuilding tradition that shaped yacht design. Every assignment is completed by our own credentialed appraisers, online from photographs and documentation you upload or onsite anywhere in the state.
Most of America's costume jewelry and much of its silver were made here. Jewelry and silver, studio and design pieces, and small manufacturing equipment.
Gilded Age houses and generations of yacht racing. Period furniture and decorative arts, classic and racing yachts, and marine instruments.
The yards here built America's Cup defenders. Wooden yachts and tenders, marine hardware, half models, and builder archives.
The state airport and a belt of light manufacturing and retail. Machine shop equipment, retail and warehouse inventories, and business interests.
Blackstone textile mills drove the earliest American industrialization. Mill equipment, industrial plant contents, and mill-era household goods.
Granite quarrying, and Watch Hill estates held for generations. Stone finishing equipment, estate contents, and boats.
AppraiseItNow appraises the jewelry, silver, furniture, and art in Rhode Island estates for the probate inventory and the state estate tax return, boats and cars for insurance and estate settlement, equipment and business interests for lenders and bankruptcy trustees, and collections for Form 8283 donations. The estate tax return is required for a 2026 death once the gross estate exceeds $1,838,056, low enough that a Newport or East Side house plus its contents can cross it, and the executor has 90 days from appointment to return a sworn inventory with values as of the date of death. Both filings should rest on the same figures, which is why every item in our report is dated to the date of death.
Most assignments are handled online from photographs and documents; onsite inspection is available from Westerly to Woonsocket for full-house estates, yachts and workboats, and collections where condition drives value. Fees are fixed and quoted before work begins. If the 90-day inventory, the nine-month estate tax return, or a guardianship's 30-day inventory is the deadline, we confirm up front whether we can meet it. We do not appraise real estate; for a house or commercial building we refer you to a state-licensed real estate appraiser.
Jewelry, silver, furniture, and estate contents for estate tax, probate, and guardianship inventories
Marine trades, jewelry manufacturing, and restaurant equipment for lending, tangible tax, and sale
Paintings, prints, and studio furniture for Form 8283 donations, estates, and insurance
Family companies and professional practices for estate tax, divorce, and sale
Cars, trucks, and motorcycles for estates, total loss, and diminished value
Newport sailboats and Narragansett Bay powerboats for insurance, estates, and sale
Inventory for lending, bankruptcy schedules, and business sales
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 standardsThe executor or administrator, by default. Under R.I. Gen. Laws 33-9-4 the property in the inventory is appraised by the fiduciary, but on the petition of any party in interest the probate court may appoint one or more appraisers, who take an oath to perform the duty faithfully. Fiduciaries who want to avoid that petition file with independently supported values from the start.
An inventory and appraisement of all the ward's real and personal property, under oath, within 30 days of appointment or a longer time the probate court allows, under R.I. Gen. Laws 33-15-19. For assets the ward holds jointly with someone else, the appraiser must state on the inventory the basis for counting all, none, or a portion of the value, a detail our guardianship reports address item by item.
Yes. Under R.I. Gen. Laws 44-23-5, if the tax administrator considers the filed statement of the decedent's property erroneous or incomplete, the administrator may appraise the property at its full and fair cash value, with power to subpoena witnesses. Filing with professionally supported values is the practical defense.
