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Tennessee appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of firearms, musical instruments, estate contents, vehicles, business equipment, fine art, and closely held businesses for divorce, federal estate tax, insurance claims, bankruptcy, and property tax schedules. AppraiseItNow serves Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, and clients statewide, online or onsite.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, TENNESSEE COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
Two of the most important cities in American music history sit at either end of this state, with national laboratory work and heavy logistics in between. Every assignment is completed by our own credentialed appraisers, online from photographs and documentation you upload or onsite anywhere in the state.
Recording, music publishing, and a cluster of healthcare headquarters. Vintage instruments and studio equipment, stage-used memorabilia, and healthcare business interests.
A global air cargo hub, the cotton district, and the studios behind blues and rock. Material handling and cargo equipment, instruments and recording memorabilia, and pediatric research assets.
Oak Ridge, the state university, and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Analytical and test instruments, research equipment, and specialized shop machinery.
Freight and logistics at a rail crossing, plus a German assembly plant. Assembly and body shop equipment, tractor and trailer fleets, and riverfront terminal machinery.
A living Appalachian string band tradition beside a medical and university presence. Fiddles, banjos, and handmade instruments, mountain crafts, and clinical equipment.
Row crops and distribution centers between Memphis and Nashville. Cotton and soybean equipment, warehouse systems, and fleet vehicles.
The tourism corridor below the national park. Ride and attraction equipment, theater and restaurant assets, and furnished cabin contents.
AppraiseItNow appraises firearms collections, guitars and studio gear, jewelry, and household contents for Tennessee divorces and insurance schedules, paintings and antiques for estates and Form 8283 donations, manufacturing and automotive supplier equipment for lenders and the March 1 tangible personal property schedule, and closely held companies for equitable distribution and bankruptcy. Tennessee defines marital property as valued as of a date as near as reasonably possible to the final divorce hearing, so we date divorce reports to the hearing rather than to the separation. The state's inheritance tax ended for deaths after December 31, 2015, which leaves the federal return and the heirs' basis as the only tax reasons for a date-of-death appraisal.
Most work is done online from photographs and documents; onsite inspection is available from Memphis to the Tri-Cities for plant floors, full-house estates, and collections where condition drives value. Fees are fixed and quoted before work begins. If a hearing date, the March 1 schedule, or a proof-of-loss deadline is set, we confirm up front whether we can meet it. We do not appraise real estate; for a home, farm, or commercial building we refer you to a state-licensed real estate appraiser.
Firearms, guitars, jewelry, and household contents for divorce, insurance, and estates
Automotive supplier, manufacturing, and studio equipment for lending, tangible schedules, and sales
Closely held companies, medical practices, and music businesses for divorce, bankruptcy, and sale
Southern regional paintings, prints, and antiques for Form 8283 donations, estates, and insurance
Cars, trucks, and motorcycles for divorce, total loss, diminished value, and estates
Tennessee River and TVA lake boats, from Chickamauga to Percy Priest, for insurance, estates, and sale
Inventory for lending, bankruptcy schedules, and business sales
Real Tennessee 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 standardsNo. Under Tenn. Code Ann. 30-2-301 the personal representative files a complete inventory within 60 days of entering on the administration, but no inventory is required of a solvent estate when the will excuses it or all residuary distributees or legatees excuse it, unless a residuary distributee or legatee demands one. Estates still commission appraisals when assets are contested, federally taxable, or simply hard to divide fairly.
The assessor imposes a forced assessment. Under Tenn. Code Ann. 67-5-903 the schedule is furnished by February 1 and due back by March 1; when it is not returned, the assessor sets a value from the available evidence of the fair market value of property assessable to the taxpayer and gives notice at least five days before the county board of equalization meets. An appraisal is the evidence that answers a forced assessment on appeal.
No. The Tennessee Real Estate Appraiser Commission, created in 1990, regulates real estate appraisers, and there is no state license for appraisers of firearms, instruments, equipment, or business interests. Courts, insurers, and lenders look at the appraiser's credentials, with organizations such as ASA, ISA, and NACVA, and at whether the report follows USPAP.
