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Minnesota bankruptcy appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of equipment and machinery, business interests, boats and watercraft, automobiles and vehicles, and inventory for bankruptcy schedules and court filings. AppraiseItNow provides credentialed, USPAP-compliant bankruptcy filing appraisals across Minnesota, including Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Duluth.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, AUDITORS, AND MINNESOTA COURTS.
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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.
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.
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.
Client Success Manager
Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.
American Society of AppraisersAccredited Senior Appraiser
International Society of AppraisersAccredited Member
Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsAppraiseItNow provides bankruptcy filing appraisals for individuals and businesses navigating Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 proceedings throughout Minnesota. Under U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Minnesota Local Rule 3012-1, appraisals used in Chapter 13 plan confirmation hearings must reflect fair market value as of the case commencement date, not the hearing or motion filing date. Trustees, creditors, and debtors all rely on USPAP-compliant valuations to support exemption claims, lien modifications, and plan feasibility determinations.
AppraiseItNow offers both remote and onsite appraisal options, making it straightforward to obtain court-ready valuations regardless of where assets are located. Our appraisers in Minnesota serve clients across the Twin Cities metro, Rochester, Duluth, and communities throughout greater Minnesota.
AppraiseItNow covers the major asset classes that commonly appear in Minnesota bankruptcy proceedings, including:
AppraiseItNow serves individual debtors, bankruptcy attorneys, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 trustees, creditors, and small business owners across Minnesota who need accurate, court-ready asset valuations. Clients range from Minneapolis-area business owners navigating Chapter 11 reorganizations to individuals in greater Minnesota requiring vehicle, equipment, or inventory appraisals for plan confirmation hearings.
What clients say we are known for
Across 80+ published AppraiseItNow reviews the picture is consistent: every one is from a client who paid us for an appraisal, and the three things they raise most often are that they would hire us again, how quickly we answer, and how much research is visible in the report.
Affordable and reliable, with fast service and always responsive to my messages and questions. They delivered my appraisal on time without a glitch. 100% Recommended! I wouldn’t use anyone else for my business. Thank you, Joe — you’re great!
Machinery & Equipment Appraisal for Bankruptcy Filing
Responsive, professional, first class deliverables -- especially considering that that the appraised assets are extremely complex financial assets with little by way of comps. The deliverable satisfied my accountants and advisers as being more than adequate to support the valuation needed to complete a conversion to a Roth IRA
Business Valuation Appraisal for IRA Conversion
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
From the start they were very responsive, price competitive, and had a quick turn around time. Thank you so much to Joe who was very sweet in responding to my emails; I am looking forward to utilizing AppraiseItNow for many years to come.
Very thorough and professional — great communication and outstanding service. Highly impressed with their work!
Current fair market value as of the filing date, not what you paid. Schedule A/B asks what your vehicles, furnishings, jewelry, tools, and collections are worth now, and Minnesota's exemption caps are applied against those present values, so realistic valuations matter on both sides of the ledger.
Much larger. Minn. Stat. 550.37, subd. 12a exempts $10,000 of equity in one motor vehicle, rising to $12,500 for a vehicle used in a trade or business, $25,000 for a vehicle used by a physically disabled person, and $100,000 for one modified for a disability, versus $4,450 under the federal exemption.
Clothing, utensils, and foodstuffs carry no dollar limit under Minn. Stat. 550.37, while household furniture, appliances, and electronics are capped at $11,250 combined. Minnesota also protects unusual categories, including sacred religious items up to $2,000, musical instruments up to $2,000, and family pets up to $1,000. Older guides still citing $7,200 for household goods are out of date.
Yes, within limits. Wedding rings and items exchanged at the time of marriage are exempt up to $3,062.50, and tools, machines, books, and stock-in-trade reasonably necessary to your trade are protected up to $12,500, with farm machinery up to $13,000. Item-by-item valuation shows the trustee whether property fits inside those caps.
