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Virginia appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of estate contents, firearms, vehicles, boats, equipment, and business interests for probate inventories, personal property tax appeals, divorce, insurance and total loss claims, and charitable donations. AppraiseItNow serves Northern Virginia, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Roanoke, and clients statewide, online or onsite.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, VIRGINIA COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
Naval shipbuilding on the coast, federal contracting in the north, Jefferson's library tradition in Charlottesville, and Appalachian music in Bristol. Every assignment is completed by our own credentialed appraisers, online from photographs and documentation you upload or onsite anywhere in the state.
The world's largest naval base, with shipbuilding at Newport News. Shipyard and marine equipment, vessels, and naval and maritime artifacts.
Tobacco and banking built the city; its neighborhoods hold Southern decorative arts. Business and partnership interests, period furniture and silver, and clinical equipment.
Defense contractors and consulting firms across the Potomac from the capital. Professional practice interests, office contents, and close-in neighborhood art collections.
The University of Virginia and Monticello, with vineyards in the hills. Rare books and manuscripts, period furniture, and winery equipment.
Railroad shops built the city and left a strong rail heritage collection. Rail equipment and artifacts, plant machinery, and regional medical assets.
Nuclear engineering and heavy manufacturing for decades. Fabrication and test equipment, laboratory instruments, and industrial plant contents.
Apple orchards and distribution warehouses at the north end of the valley. Orchard machinery, controlled atmosphere storage, and warehouse and material handling systems.
The 1927 sessions here are called the birth of commercial country music. Instruments and country music memorabilia, racing collectibles, and mountain crafts.
AppraiseItNow appraises household contents, firearms, jewelry, and collections for the inventory Virginia executors file with the commissioner of accounts within four months of qualifying, with every item at its market value on the date of death. Virginia repealed its estate tax for deaths on or after July 1, 2007, so those values also serve the federal return and the heirs' basis. We value cars and trucks for appeals when a vehicle is worth less than the recognized guide value localities use as of January 1, and boats on the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac, designer clothing and handbags, equipment, and closely held companies for divorce, where the court values property as of the evidentiary hearing, and for insurance and total loss claims.
Most reports are completed online from photographs and documents you upload; onsite inspection is available from Tidewater to the Shenandoah Valley for full-house estates, plant equipment, and collections where condition drives value. Fees are fixed and quoted before work begins, and when an inventory date, appeal window, or hearing 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, jewelry, clothing, and estate contents for probate inventories, divorce, and insurance
Sailboats and sportfishers on the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac for insurance, sale, and estates
Shipyard, construction, and medical equipment for lending, sale, and business personal property returns
American and regional paintings and donated collections for Form 8283 and estates
Government contractors and professional practices in Northern Virginia for divorce, sale, and financial reporting
Cars and trucks for total loss, diminished value, and appeals of the local vehicle tax
Medical supply and product inventory for charitable deductions, plus stock for lending
Real Virginia 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.
It is with great pleasure that I give the highest score for their work. I needed antique book appraisals for my beloved but sadly departed wife's antique book collection she wanted to donate to the Remnant Trust. It was a true pleasure to work with this group.
Memorabilia & Collectibles Appraisal for Charitable Donation
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
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, for good cause. Virginia Code 20-107.3 sets the value of marital property as of the date of the evidentiary hearing, but either party may move, at least 21 days before that hearing, for a different valuation date when justice requires it. Assets that swing in value, such as a business or a vehicle fleet, are the usual reason, and the appraisal should be dated to whichever date the court adopts.
From a recognized pricing guide, and if the model and year are not listed in the guide, as a percentage of original cost, under Virginia Code 58.1-3503. The guide value assumes a typical vehicle in typical condition, so the way to contest an assessment is evidence of the specific vehicle's condition and market value as of January 1, which is what our appraisal documents.
