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DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT AUTO APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, MAINE 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.
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.
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.
Client Success Manager
Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.
Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsAppraiseItNow provides professional automobile appraisals in Maine for a wide range of purposes, including charitable donations, insurance claims, estate tax filings, and divorce proceedings. Maine's rural economy, harsh winters, and strong demand for trucks, RVs, and recreational vehicles mean that accurate vehicle valuations are essential for residents navigating total loss claims, estate settlements, and IRS-compliant donation documentation. Whether you are donating a vehicle and need a qualified appraisal to support a Form 8283 claim exceeding $5,000, resolving a disputed municipal excise tax assessment, or dividing marital assets, our credentialed appraisers deliver thorough, well-documented reports.
AppraiseItNow offers both remote and onsite auto appraisal services throughout Maine, from Portland and Bangor to rural communities across the state's interior and northern counties. Remote appraisals are completed using submitted photos, vehicle history reports, and comparable market data, while onsite inspections allow appraisers to assess condition, modifications, and mechanical factors directly. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Replacement Value, Orderly Liquidation Value (OLV), Forced Liquidation Value (FLV), and Actual Cash Value (ACV) appraisals for various intended uses.
Our appraisers evaluate a broad spectrum of vehicles across Maine, covering everyday passenger cars, specialty vehicles, and recreational equipment that reflects the state's distinct driving culture and seasonal demands. Vehicle types we appraise include:
Maine's right-to-repair legislative environment and the ongoing shift to digital vehicle inspections under LD 900 make accurate condition documentation especially important for modern vehicles. Our appraisers account for telematics limitations, regional market conditions, and seasonal depreciation factors unique to Maine's automotive landscape.
AppraiseItNow serves individual vehicle owners, estate attorneys, insurance adjusters, divorce attorneys, accountants, dealers, and nonprofit organizations throughout Maine. Whether you are a private owner in Portland, a rural resident in Aroostook County, or a legal professional managing a complex estate, our appraisers provide reliable valuations tailored to your specific purpose and timeline.
What Maine clients say we are known for
Across 22 published Maine appraisal reviews, every one from a client who paid AppraiseItNow for an appraisal, the three things they raise most often are how quickly we answer, how much research is visible in the report, and that they would hire us again.
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
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
These guys were phenomenal. Joe was very responsive and gave clear instructions on how to submit my information for the appraisal, which he completed in a very quick timeframe. The appraisal itself was extremely detailed and included a thorough explanation of how they arrived at the value. It came with extensive documentation, and it’s clear they did a significant amount of research. They were also very responsive through text and email and always available to answer any questions. I had them appraise my fifth-wheel RV for resale, and I highly recommend their services. I will definitely use them again.
Recreational Vehicle Appraisal for Insurance Coverage
They appraised an older trailer for me that required a bonded title. They were great with communication and it only took about 2 weeks to get a very nice detailed appraisal report, which finding comps for older trailers is not straight forward. Highly recommend!
Trailer Appraisal for Title Bond
Friendly, speedy service with fair value.
Auto Appraisal for Probate
We were amazed at their professionalism in working with us and the quality of the final appraisal report. And all for thousands less than other appraisers.
Tractor Appraisal for Charitable Donation
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:
By triangulating a baseline from a truck valuation guide such as the NADA Commercial Truck Guide or Truck Blue Book against current listings for comparable year, make, model, and spec, then confirming with recent auction results. Mileage, engine and transmission, emissions equipment, and documented condition drive the adjustments.
Often, yes. When ownership documents are missing, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles requires the applicant to establish a reasonable value for the vehicle, typically through a written appraisal or a published valuation guide, and then purchase a title surety bond set at twice that value. An appraisal pins down the bond amount.
Yes. Documented engine rebuilds, transmission replacements, and emission system work can materially raise the conclusion when properly substantiated, because they change how the truck compares to baseline guide values. Undocumented work, by contrast, cannot be credited in a defensible report.
Not usually. KBB is built for consumer vehicles and has limited coverage of heavy commercial trucks, which is why professional appraisers and commercial buyers rely on specialized references such as NADA's commercial truck guides and marketplaces like Truck Paper instead.
