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Antiques appraisals in Louisiana for donations, estate tax, divorce, and probate, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises furniture, fine art, jewelry, ceramics, and collectibles across Louisiana, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT ANTIQUES APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, LOUISIANA COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
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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.
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
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsAppraiseItNow provides professional antiques appraisals throughout Louisiana for a full range of purposes, including charitable donations, estate tax reporting, divorce proceedings, and probate. Louisiana's rich cultural heritage, shaped by French, Spanish, and Creole influences, means the state is home to a remarkable variety of antiques, from plantation-era furniture and Mardi Gras memorabilia to Louisiana faience pottery and antebellum silver. Our appraisals are prepared by credentialed specialists with deep expertise in decorative arts, period furniture, ceramics, and other antique categories, and are fully compliant with IRS requirements for Form 8283 charitable donation filings and estate tax submissions. As a specialized subset of personal property appraisals, antiques valuations require category-specific knowledge that goes well beyond general household goods assessments.
Many antiques appraisals are completed remotely using photographs and provenance documentation, making the process convenient for collectors and families across Louisiana's diverse parishes, from New Orleans and Baton Rouge to Shreveport, Lafayette, and Lake Charles. Onsite inspections are coordinated when collection size, condition assessment complexity, or legal requirements make in-person review necessary. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Replacement Value, and Actual Cash Value (ACV) appraisals for various intended uses.
AppraiseItNow appraises a wide range of antique categories throughout Louisiana, with particular depth in furniture, decorative arts, and collectibles from the 18th century through the early 20th century. Subtypes we commonly appraise include:
Louisiana's antiques market reflects the state's layered history, and our appraisers are experienced in identifying and valuing pieces tied to regional traditions, including Creole cabinetry, Mardi Gras artifacts, and items from the French Quarter antiques trade. Whether a collection spans a single heirloom or an entire estate, our specialists provide thorough, well-documented valuations suited to any intended purpose.
AppraiseItNow serves individual collectors, families settling estates, and dealers seeking independent valuations across Louisiana, as well as attorneys, CPAs, and estate planners who require credentialed appraisal reports for legal, tax, insurance, or probate purposes.
What Louisiana clients say we are known for
Across 23 published Louisiana appraisal reviews, every one from a client who paid AppraiseItNow for an appraisal, the three things they raise most often are that they would hire us again, how much research is visible in the report, and how quickly we answer.
Joe and his team were highly responsive and provided strong, well-supported comparisons to justify their appraisal values. The process of uploading photos was smooth and straightforward. We would definitely work with him again for future appraisal needs.
Antiques Appraisal for Personal Use
AppraiseItNow, Inc. was professional in every way. They were prompt, thorough, and provided impressive credentials that demonstrated their expertise. I highly recommend their services.
Antiques Appraisal for Personal Use
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 used AppraiseItNow for the first time last month and I was extremely pleased with the results. I needed an appraisal done for insurance purposes and the level of detail about each of my antique furniture pieces was thorough and very helpful in my being able to get the highest amount possible from my insurance company for the antique items that were damaged. I could see that they spent time making sure that the information she included was correct and current for my antique furniture items in the current market. The team responded to my emails timely to answer any questions I had. I would highly recommend Appraise It Now to get a thorough and professional appraisal done on antique items. I do intend to use them again for other antique furniture and jewelry that I have. Job well done! 😃🤗
Antique Furniture Appraisal for Insurance Claim
It is a pleasure to work with Joe and his team. They communicate every step along the way and made the process simple for us to have more than 35 firearms appraised. It was all done in a timely manner and the final report is easy to understand. I highly recommend their services.
Gun Appraisal for Probate
Joe made the process to have my piece of furniture appraised extremely easy, efficient and quick. My experience was great and I'd recommend AppraiseItNow to anyone looking for an appraisal.
Furniture Appraisal for Insurance Coverage
Given the USPAP-compliant nature of AppraiseItNow’s appraisal reports, we prepare our deliverables for major legal, tax, and financial reporting purposes for individual and commercial clients.
Popular uses of our appraisal reports include:
No. Original surface, patina, and period-consistent wear are authenticity and value indicators, and aggressive cleaning or modern refinishing can materially reduce price. We appraise items as found and note any prior restoration in the report.
Antiques acquired during the marriage are generally community property that must be partitioned so each spouse receives equal net value. Valuation is typically tied to the date the community regime terminates, such as the divorce filing, rather than the eventual trial date, which affects when the appraisal should be effective.
An inventory or descriptive list signed by the succession representative, often supported by appraisals. Louisiana has no probate referee system, so courts accept valuations from qualified experts when values are questioned.
A triad of sources: completed auction sales with dates and lot details, active dealer and gallery offerings, and category-specific price guides as a historical baseline. Value conclusions rest on the documented sold results, with the other sources providing context.
