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Michigan divorce appraisers preparing USPAP-compliant appraisals of personal property, equipment and machinery, fine art, business interests, boats and watercraft, and automobiles and vehicles for divorce and equitable distribution. AppraiseItNow provides credentialed, USPAP-compliant divorce appraisals across Michigan, including Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, MICHIGAN 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 standardsMichigan follows equitable distribution principles under MCL 552.19, requiring courts to divide marital property fairly based on factors like marriage length, economic circumstances, and contributions of each spouse. When spouses cannot agree on asset values, courts and attorneys rely on independent, USPAP-compliant appraisals to support buyouts, offsets, and negotiated settlements. AppraiseItNow provides divorce appraisal services for a wide range of personal and business assets across Michigan, helping clients and their legal teams establish defensible fair market values.
AppraiseItNow offers both remote and onsite appraisal options, making it easy for clients anywhere in the state to access professional valuations. Whether you are in Detroit, Grand Rapids, or a smaller Michigan community, our appraisers in Michigan are ready to support your divorce proceedings with accurate, court-ready reports.
AppraiseItNow covers the full range of assets commonly subject to division in Michigan divorce proceedings, including:
AppraiseItNow works with individuals, family law attorneys, mediators, and financial advisors throughout Michigan who need credible, court-admissible valuations during divorce proceedings. Clients range from business owners and auto industry professionals in the Detroit metro area to individuals with collections, watercraft, or other high-value personal assets across the state.
What Michigan clients say we are known for
Across 8 published Michigan 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.
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
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
I recently used AppraiseItNow for a valuation of a 2001 Corvette needed for 2024 Gift Tax purposes. It was straightforward and relatively simple even for someone not too tech savvy like me!
Car Appraisal for Gift Tax
The estate appraisal for our car and rugs was handled quickly and efficiently. The process was smooth and hassle-free.
Personal Property Appraisal for Estate Tax
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
Equitably, not automatically 50/50. Circuit courts apply the Sparks v. Sparks factors, including length of marriage, contributions to the marital estate, age, health, earning ability, and conduct, under MCL 552.19 and MCL 552.401 to divide vehicles, jewelry, art, business interests, and household contents fairly. Reliable fair market values give the court the numbers that division depends on.
No. Michigan law does not mandate a single certification for personal property appraisals in divorce, and courts may weigh expert testimony alongside documentary evidence of value. What matters is defensibility: our appraisers prepare USPAP-compliant fair market value reports built to hold up under cross-examination.
Current fair market value. Michigan courts look to what property would bring between a willing buyer and seller today, not original cost or replacement value. Everyday furnishings are often valued in aggregate, while heirlooms, art, and collectibles with significant value warrant individual appraisal.
Yes. MCL 552.19 lets the court either restore property to a spouse or award its value in money, and the divorce judgment itself operates as a bill of sale for awarded personal property. Because either outcome is possible, valuations need to support both in-kind division and cash equalization.
