If you sent us a request between 28 July and 5 August, it did not reach us. A fault on our form stopped some messages from coming through. Please call (301) 820-7664 or fill the form again. We're sorry for the inconvenience.
Michigan damage appraisers offering certified appraisals of personal property, equipment and machinery, fine art, boats and watercraft, automobiles and vehicles, and inventory for insurance damage claims. AppraiseItNow provides credentialed, USPAP-compliant damage claim appraisals across Michigan, including Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing.
They negotiated with the insurance for us… Absolutely worth the price we paid
The final report was thorough, well organized, and clearly explained the methodology and reasoning behind the valuation
…they did a stellar job negotiating with my insurance company… I feel great about their work
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR INSURANCE CARRIERS, ADJUSTERS, AND CLAIMS REVIEWERS ACROSS MICHIGAN.
.jpeg)
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 USPAP-compliant damage claim appraisals for Michigan residents and businesses navigating insurance disputes, casualty losses, and settlement negotiations. Under Michigan law (MCL 500.2833(1)(m)), fire and property insurance policies must include an appraisal clause, giving policyholders the right to demand an independent appraisal when they disagree with an insurer's loss valuation. Our appraisals establish actual cash value or replacement cost before and after a loss event, producing defensible documentation for insurance carriers, attorneys, and courts.
AppraiseItNow offers both remote and onsite appraisal options, making it easy for clients across the state to access professional valuations quickly. Whether your loss occurred in Detroit, Grand Rapids, or a smaller Michigan community, our appraisers in Michigan are ready to document and support your claim.
AppraiseItNow covers all major asset categories commonly involved in Michigan damage claims, including:
AppraiseItNow serves Michigan homeowners, business owners, manufacturers, collectors, and attorneys who need credible, independent valuations to support insurance claims, dispute resolutions, or casualty loss documentation. Clients across industries including automotive, manufacturing, hospitality, and retail rely on our appraisals when insurers and policyholders disagree on the scope or value of a covered loss.
What Michigan clients say we are known for
Across 20 published Michigan 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.
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
I had a great experience with AppraiseItNow. I needed a formal insurance appraisal for a very unusual and difficult-to-value Pokémon collectible, and their team handled the process professionally from start to finish. Communication was responsive and helpful throughout, and I really appreciated that they took the time to understand the rarity, provenance, and unusual nature of the item rather than treating it like a routine appraisal. The final report was thorough, well organized, and clearly explained the methodology and reasoning behind the valuation. I was very happy with both the finished appraisal and the overall experience working with their team. I’d absolutely use AppraiseItNow again for another specialty collectible appraisal and would recommend them to anyone looking for a professional insurance appraisal.
Memorabilia & Collectibles Appraisal for Insurance Coverage
Joe at AppraiseItNow was extremely helpful with my total loss situation and requirements! I contacted him on Saturday of a holiday weekend (Labor Day 2025) and he responded back promptly! He then provided all the intake requirements to support my RV appraisal for insurance purposes which made the information sharing very simple (completed in 5-minutes). His team took the information and developed a comprehensive, industry standard report for me to provide back to my insurance company to ensure I receive the proper value for my RV. This was reviewed and completed within a few business days! Working with AppraiseItNow was a relief and a reasonable price. If I ever find myself in needing an apprasal again I will be a returning customer! I am definitely referring others in similar situation to me and confirming that AppraiseItNow can be trusted to deliver what they commit to! Thank you again for the support to Joe and the AppraiseItNow team!!!
Recreational Vehicle Appraisal for Total Loss
AppraiseItNow did an outstanding job appraising my 1998 Bobcat Skid Steer and circa 2010 Yuchai Crawler Dozer. We could not locate a serial number on the dozer, and there were no online sales available, but they were still able to develop an accurate appraisal using known specifications for my dozer compared to other comparable make and model dozers. They diligently researched both equipment items and provided well-documented reports.
Machinery & Equipment Appraisal
I was in dire need of an appraisal for my father's mobile home, which he needed for Medicaid approval. I couldn’t find anyone to do it for a long time, but then I found this company online and decided to give them a try. I’m so glad I did. They were wonderful to work with. I sent the pictures, and within just a few days I received the appraisal. They are absolutely worth the money.
Mobile Home Appraisal
I recently requested a retroactive appraisal for fine art from AppraiseItNow. I received excellent service from intake to delivery. The appraisal was delivered on time and the content of the appraisal absolutely met my expectations!
Artwork Appraisal
Under MCL 500.2833(1)(m), every Michigan fire insurance policy must let either side demand that a disputed amount of loss or actual cash value be set by appraisal. Each party names a competent, independent appraiser within 20 days of the demand, and the two appraisers select an impartial umpire; if they cannot agree within 15 days, a circuit court judge appoints one. Michigan is unusual in mandating this process by statute rather than leaving it to policy language.
Three years. MCL 600.5805 sets a three-year limit on actions for injury to property, covering vehicles, household contents, and other tangible items. A separate six-year contract period under MCL 600.5807 can apply to disputes over an insurance or service contract, but it does not extend the three-year tort deadline for the damage itself.
By fair market value at the time of loss. Michigan case law measures total-loss damages by the item's market value when it was destroyed, not its replacement cost, and caps repair recoveries at the diminution in fair market value. Our damage claim appraisals for Michigan clients document that market value with condition and comparable-sale evidence.
Yes. Property protection insurance under MCL 500.3121 covers accidental damage to tangible property from a motor vehicle accident up to $1,000,000 per accident, with claims generally due within one year. Michigan's mini-tort, MCL 500.3135, separately caps recovery from an at-fault driver for uninsured vehicle damage at $3,000, a ceiling that does not apply to other damaged property such as tools or cargo.