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Michigan insurance claim appraisers offering certified appraisals of personal property, equipment and machinery, fine art, business interests, boats and watercraft, and automobiles and vehicles for insurance claim submission. AppraiseItNow provides credentialed, USPAP-compliant insurance claim appraisals across Michigan, including Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing.
They negotiated with the insurance for us… Absolutely worth the price we paid
…they did a stellar job negotiating with my insurance company… I feel great about their work
…very helpful in my being able to get the highest amount possible from my insurance company
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR INSURANCE CARRIERS, ADJUSTERS, AND CLAIMS REVIEWERS ACROSS MICHIGAN.
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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 insurance claim appraisals for Michigan policyholders and insurers who need an independent, defensible valuation to resolve disputes over the amount of a loss. Under MCL 500.2833(1)(m), Michigan fire and property insurance policies must include an appraisal provision, making a written demand the legal trigger that sets the process in motion once coverage is admitted. Our appraisers document actual cash value and replacement cost across a wide range of asset types, giving both parties the evidence needed to move claims forward.
Both remote and onsite appraisal options are available through appraisal services in Michigan, ensuring coverage whether your assets are in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, or anywhere else in the state. Our appraisers work efficiently to meet policy deadlines and support the appraisal panel process when an umpire is involved.
AppraiseItNow covers the full range of assets commonly involved in Michigan insurance claim disputes, including:
AppraiseItNow serves Michigan homeowners, business owners, manufacturers, collectors, and marine asset holders who face disputes with their insurer over loss amounts, as well as attorneys and public adjusters who need certified appraisals to support the formal appraisal panel process.
What Michigan clients say we are known for
Across 17 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 was very happy with the work put in on my totaled car appraisal. They did the appraisal quickly and VERY thoroughly. I felt like my insurance company gave a very low appraisal and Appraise It Now was very competitive, realistic and true to my expectations. The best part was they did a stellar job negotiating with my insurance company. I feel great about their work.
Auto Appraisal for Insurance Claim
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
Exceptional customer service and fast turnaround on my request for an insurance appraisal. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail strengthened my position in an ongoing insurance claim. Incredibly easy to work with—courteous, efficient, and clear in their communication throughout the process. Highly recommend them to anyone needing accurate, independent appraisals for insurance or personal purposes.
Personal Property Appraisal for Insurance Claim
AppraiseItNow was excellent to work with. They delivered exactly what I needed and were incredibly responsive throughout the process. I’d definitely recommend them!
Boat Appraisal for Insurance Claim
The short time working with AppraiseItNow was great, Fast on getting on top of any questions you might have any appraisal concerning insurance claim. I will go with these guys again!
Motorcycle Appraisal for Insurance Claim
Whenever you and your insurer cannot agree on the actual cash value or amount of loss. MCL 500.2833(1)(m) builds an appraisal provision into every Michigan fire policy with no minimum claim size: either side may make a written demand, each names an independent appraiser within 20 days, and the two appraisers choose an umpire within 15 days or a circuit judge appoints one.
The two party-appointed appraisers and, where they disagree, the umpire. Michigan courts have held that the circuit court's role is limited to deciding coverage questions and appointing an umpire if needed; the dollar value of each item of personal property is reserved to the appraisal panel.
No. Michigan's appraiser licensing under Article 26 of the Occupational Code covers real estate appraisers only. There is no state license category for contents, jewelry, art, or equipment appraisers, so insurers look for independent appraisers who follow recognized standards such as USPAP, which is the practice we follow.
With a three-part fixture test: annexation to the real estate, adaptation to its use, and intent to make the item a permanent accession. Property that fails the test remains tangible personal property, which affects how machinery, trade fixtures, and built-in equipment are classified and valued in an insurance claim.