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Personal property appraisals in Maryland for donations, estate tax, divorce, and probate, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises antiques, jewelry, fine art, collectibles, and furniture across Maryland, including Baltimore, Annapolis, and Rockville.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, MARYLAND COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
Maryland's proximity to Washington, D.C. and its concentration of federal employees, defense contractors, and established old-money families mean estates here frequently hold diverse, high-value property, from Baltimore's Mount Vernon galleries to Annapolis waterfront estates. Two of the assets below link to a page written for Maryland; the rest link to the appraisers who cover them nationwide.
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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 personal property appraisals throughout Maryland for individuals, families, estates, attorneys, and organizations requiring independent valuations for donations, estate tax, divorce, and probate. Whether you are settling a high-net-worth estate near Baltimore's historic districts, documenting collectibles from an Annapolis waterfront property, or preparing a charitable contribution for IRS Form 8283 compliance, our credentialed appraisers deliver accurate, defensible reports tailored to your specific purpose.
Most personal property appraisals are completed remotely using photographs and supporting documentation, though onsite inspections are coordinated when required by collection size, item complexity, or the intended use of the report. Maryland lacks state-specific licensing requirements for personal property appraisers, making it especially important to work with appraisers who follow national USPAP standards and carry recognized credentials from organizations such as the American Society of Appraisers or the Appraisers Association of America. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Replacement Value, and Actual Cash Value (ACV) appraisals for various intended uses.
AppraiseItNow serves individual collectors, families settling estates, donors making charitable contributions, and professional advisors including estate attorneys, CPAs, financial planners, and insurance professionals who require independent, defensible valuations for their clients throughout Maryland. Whether you are located in Baltimore, Rockville, Annapolis, Frederick, or anywhere else in the state, our team is ready to assist with appraisals for donations, estate tax, divorce, and probate purposes.
What Maryland clients say we are known for
Across 23 published Maryland 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.
I’d have given them 10 stars if it were possible. After weeks of frustration awaiting four different appraisers to return my calls I stumbled across AppraiseItNow. They were quick to reply, incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, professional and managed to make it fairly simple. I highly recommend them!
Furniture 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
I was skeptical at first, but the company exceeded all of my expectations. The team responded quickly to every question, and the service was excellent. They’re now my go to source for my collection. I’ve used them twice already, and I plan to use them several more times.
Firearms Appraisal for Personal Use
AppraiseItNow's service was expeditious and professional. The report was thorough with plenty of examples and rationale for the valuations. Good service comes at a cost, but for me it was well worth it. Highly recommended!
Personal Property Appraisal for Insurance Coverage
I asked AppraiseItNow to value a piece of sports memorabilia for purposes of a charitable donation. The item is rarely sold. Their research unearthed an important recent sale of a similar item, which I had not found previously, and which the first appraiser I used had not found either. AppraiseItNow was a good deal more expensive than the first service, but they crafted a detailed report in which I have much more confidence. They also helped me make sure the correct tax forms are used. Thank you!
Sports Memorabilia 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:
Sometimes. Maryland probate practice calls for tangible personal property worth $500 or more to be appraised for the estate inventory, while ordinary household goods below that line can be listed at the representative's honest fair market estimate. Designer pieces, furs, and couture collections routinely clear the threshold.
Brand and designer, condition, rarity and age, fabric and craftsmanship, provenance, and current resale demand. Those factors set the secondary market price, which is why two garments with similar retail prices can appraise very differently once demand and condition are examined.
Only at higher values. When the claimed deduction for donated property exceeds $5,000, the IRS requires a qualified appraisal with Section B of Form 8283. Large wardrobe or vintage collection donations reach that line more often than donors expect.
No. Asking prices and insurance replacement figures often overstate fair market value because they reflect different markets. Fair market value rests on what a willing buyer actually pays in the relevant secondary market, so completed sales, not listings, anchor a defensible conclusion.