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Washington appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of estate contents, vehicles, boats, equipment, art, and business interests for the Washington estate tax, probate, divorce, bankruptcy, personal property listings, and lending. AppraiseItNow serves Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Spokane, Vancouver, Olympia, and clients statewide, online or onsite.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, WASHINGTON COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
Aerospace tooling and a fishing fleet on the west side, hops and orchards in the middle, mining and timber in the east. Every assignment is completed by our own credentialed appraisers, online from photographs and documentation you upload or onsite anywhere in the state.
Aerospace manufacturing, software, and the North Pacific fishing fleet. Aerospace tooling and fixtures, technology company interests, Asian art, and commercial fishing vessels.
A container port, an industrial tideflats district, and studio glass. Terminal and crane equipment, studio and art glass, and heavy industrial machinery.
The trade center for mining, timber, and dryland wheat across four states. Mining and forestry equipment, aerospace supplier machining, and grain handling assets.
Columbia River industry, metals production, and semiconductor operations. Production and process equipment, laboratory instruments, and river terminal machinery.
A fleet that fishes as far as Alaska, plus boatyards and a university. Fishing vessels and permits, boatyard and haul-out equipment, and marine gear.
A large share of the country's hop crop, with apples and wine grapes. Hop pickers and kilns, orchard machinery, and winery and cellar equipment.
A national laboratory and site remediation beside Columbia Valley wine. Analytical instruments, specialized remediation equipment, and winery production assets.
Apple and pear orchards on the Columbia, with packing capacity. Orchard equipment, packing and sizing lines, and controlled atmosphere storage.
AppraiseItNow appraises the tangible property in Washington estates for the state estate tax return, which applies once a gross estate passes $3,000,000 for deaths on or after July 1, 2026, and for the inventory the personal representative must prepare within three months of appointment. Because that threshold sits well below the federal one, the value of a boat, a car collection, or a set of shop equipment can decide whether a return is owed at all. We also value cars, firearms, and household contents for divorce, where the court makes a just and equitable division of community and separate property, list business equipment for the April 30 personal property filing, and support bankruptcy schedules and loan collateral.
Most reports are completed online from photographs and documents you upload; onsite inspection is available on both sides of the Cascades for full-house estates, fabrication and farm equipment, and collections where condition drives value. Fees are fixed and quoted before work begins, and if a return, an inventory, or a trial date is already on the calendar, we confirm up front whether we can meet it. We do not appraise real estate; for a home, orchard, or commercial building we refer you to a state-licensed real estate appraiser.
Firearms, jewelry, and estate contents for the Washington estate tax return, probate, and divorce
Aerospace, fabrication, and agricultural equipment for lending, personal property listings, and sales
Northwest Coast and regional art, studio glass, and donated collections for Form 8283 and estates
Puget Sound cruisers, fishing boats, and lake runabouts for insurance, gifts, and estates
Tech, trade, and professional firms for divorce, buyouts, and estate tax reporting
Cars, trucks, and motorcycles for total loss, diminished value, divorce, and estates
Retail and wholesale stock for lending, bankruptcy schedules, and financial reporting
Real Washington 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.
By far the best of the best when it comes to an appraisal company. Truly professional owner who provides a detailed appraisal in an efficient and better than expected delivery time. A must GO TO Company. Would recommend to anyone.
Clothing Appraisal for Charitable Donation
Very thorough and professional — great communication and outstanding service. Highly impressed with their work!
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 standardsGraduated rates from 10 percent to a top rate of 20 percent on the Washington taxable estate above $9,000,000, for deaths on or after July 1, 2026, under RCW 83.100.040. Deaths between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026 fell under a temporary schedule that topped out at 35 percent, and the exclusion for deaths in the first half of 2026 was $3,076,000, so the date of death matters as much as the values.
No. RCW 11.44.015 places the duty on the personal representative to prepare a true inventory and appraisement within three months of appointment, unless the court grants more time, and names no roster of court appraisers. Professional appraisals are how personal representatives support the values they swear to, which is the role our date-of-death reports play in Washington probates.
