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Maryland probate appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of personal property, equipment and machinery, fine art, boats and watercraft, and automobiles and vehicles for court-supervised probate administration. AppraiseItNow provides credentialed, USPAP-compliant probate appraisals across Maryland, including Baltimore, Annapolis, and Rockville.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, MARYLAND PROBATE COURTS, AND ESTATE ATTORNEYS.
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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.
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
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.
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 standardsAppraiseItNow provides certified probate appraisals for Maryland estates, delivering date-of-death valuations that satisfy the requirements of the Maryland Orphans' Court and the personal representative's inventory filing, which is due within three months of appointment. For larger estates that may trigger federal estate tax obligations under IRS Form 706, our appraisals meet the qualified appraisal standards required for court and IRS review. Maryland law requires that all property values be fairly appraised without qualifying language, and our reports are built to meet that standard.
AppraiseItNow serves clients through both remote and onsite appraisal options, making it easy to complete the estate inventory process regardless of where assets are located. Our appraisers in Maryland cover the full state, from Baltimore and Annapolis to Frederick, Hagerstown, and the Eastern Shore.
We appraise the full range of personal and business assets commonly found in Maryland estates, including:
AppraiseItNow works with executors, personal representatives, estate attorneys, and heirs throughout Maryland who need accurate, court-ready appraisals to complete the probate process. We also assist families managing estates that include specialized assets such as biomanufacturing equipment, aerospace tools, or watercraft common to Maryland's Chesapeake Bay communities.
What Maryland clients say we are known for
Across 8 published Maryland 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, that they would hire us again, and how fast the finished report arrived.
My mother passed away in August 2023 and unfortunately, in the state of Ohio, motorhomes are not transferable on death and was going to have to go through probate court. After speaking with an attorney, I was informed I needed an appraisal. Due to my hectic work schedule and family schedule, I was looking for someone who could do this online, without needing an appointment. After a quick Google search I came across Joe at AppraiseItNow Inc., and instantly felt relief. A quick inquiry led to a few emails back and forth, a very reasonable cost to have the motorhome appraised and all the information needed to submit to get this taken care of. Joe was patient, worked with me as it was going to take a few weeks before I was able to supply the needed images/documents and payment, and less than a week later of submitting it I received the appraisal. His communication is next to none! He responds very quickly, is kind and extremely helpful. If I need anything in the future, I will not hesitate to reach out again! Thank you again! I will forever be in your debt!
Recreational Vehicle Appraisal for Probate
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
AppraiseItNow was amazing! My father passed with a large volume of artwork & I had no idea what it was worth. Their team was incredibly helpful and quick to respond with text and/or email to any questions as well as a status update along the way. Highly recommend!
Artwork Appraisal for Probate
I needed to have a car appraised, AppraiseItNow got it done quickly and was super responsive about my questions. Whole thing was done online, very easy!
Car Appraisal for Probate
Friendly, speedy service with fair value.
Auto Appraisal for Probate
I highly recommend the AppraiseItNow team. They were responsive and timely from start to finish, and the whole process was seamless. The final report was super detailed and gave me all the information I needed. I am so glad I hired them and would recommend them to anyone needing an appraisal!
Technology Equipment Appraisal for Divorce
Three months from appointment: the personal representative files an inventory with the Register of Wills showing each item's fair market value as of the date of death. Maryland's rules even specify what can be left off, since wearing apparel need not be listed except furs and jewelry.
In practice, items worth $500 or more, including jewelry, antiques, collectibles, art, and equipment, while lower-value household goods can be grouped and valued by the personal representative. The representative may hire qualified, disinterested appraisers for any asset whose value is fairly debatable, using different appraisers for different asset types with each identified on the inventory.
Yes. Estates and Trusts section 7-202(d) lets the personal representative use the average value in the National Automobile Dealers' Association used car guide or a similar guide designated by the register. Vehicles that are customized, collectible, or damaged fall outside what a price guide fairly captures, and those are the ones we appraise individually.
$50,000 in Maryland probate assets, or $100,000 when the surviving spouse is the sole legatee or heir. Small estates still require personal property to be inventoried and valued, but the simplified procedure reduces the filing burden and often the depth of appraisal support needed.
Estates and Trusts section 7-203 requires a supplemental inventory or reappraisal showing the date-of-death market value, or a corrected value, along with the appraisals or data relied on, whenever new property surfaces or an original value proves erroneous or misleading. Keeping the valuation file organized makes those corrections straightforward.
