Mississippi Equipment Appraisers

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Equipment appraisals in Mississippi for donations, lending, M&A, and financial reporting, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises industrial equipment, construction machinery, agricultural equipment, manufacturing assets, and fleet vehicles across Mississippi, including Jackson, Gulfport, and Biloxi.

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DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, MISSISSIPPI COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.

  • U.S. Small Business Administration
  • Chase
  • Wells Fargo
  • Hancock Whitney
  • Nationwide Insurance
  • Bank of America
  • IRS
  • Mississippi Courts

Credentialed Appraisers Serving Mississippi

Between them, our machinery and equipment appraisers hold CAGA designations, and every report is written to USPAP for the IRS, Mississippi courts, lenders, insurers, and more.

Joe Kattan

Joe Kattan

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.

Jason Dolph

Jason Dolph

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.

Marnie Erkelens

Marnie Erkelens

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.

Aron Blue

Aron Blue

Client Success Manager

Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.

  • USPAPWritten to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
  • Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
  • The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standards

About Equipment & Machinery Appraisals in Mississippi

AppraiseItNow provides professional equipment and machinery appraisals throughout Mississippi for a wide range of purposes, including charitable donations, lending and financing, mergers and acquisitions, and financial reporting. Our credentialed appraisers bring deep knowledge of Mississippi's core industries, from manufacturing and agriculture to energy and maritime operations, delivering valuations that meet IRS requirements, lender standards, and GAAP compliance.

Whether your assets require an in-person inspection at a facility in Jackson, Gulfport, or Tupelo, or a remote desktop review, our equipment and machinery appraisal team is equipped to handle both formats efficiently. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Orderly Liquidation Value (OLV), Forced Liquidation Value (FLV), and Replacement Value appraisals for various intended uses.

What Types of Equipment & Machinery Do We Appraise in Mississippi?

Our appraisers cover a broad spectrum of equipment and machinery categories found across Mississippi's industrial and commercial landscape, including:

  • Manufacturing and production machinery
  • Agricultural equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems
  • Construction and heavy equipment including excavators, cranes, and loaders
  • Medical and dental equipment
  • Restaurant and food service equipment
  • Woodworking and forestry machinery
  • Energy sector equipment including generators, compressors, and drilling rigs
  • Transportation and logistics fleets
  • Technology and IT infrastructure assets
  • Printing, packaging, and processing equipment

Mississippi's economy supports particularly strong demand for agricultural equipment appraisals across the Delta region and heavy manufacturing machinery valuations in the industrial corridors near Jackson and Southaven. Appraisers serving the Gulf Coast also frequently evaluate marine and energy sector equipment tied to offshore and port operations.

Who Does AppraiseItNow Serve in Mississippi?

We serve a wide range of clients throughout Mississippi, including business owners, lenders, attorneys, accountants, nonprofit organizations, and corporate finance teams who need credentialed, USPAP-compliant valuations for transactions, compliance, litigation, or strategic planning.

What Mississippi clients say we are known for

Mississippi Appraisal Reviews: “I highly recommend the AppraiseItNow team” and “I would definitely use them again”

  1. Being the appraiser they come back to“I would definitely use them again” Richard A.Mentioned in 11 reviews
  2. Answering fast, and staying reachable while the work runs“They were responsive and timely from start to finish” Julia P.Mentioned in 6 reviews
  3. Showing the research and the comparables behind the number“They diligently researched both equipment items and provided well-documented reports” Bob H.Mentioned in 5 reviews
  4. Taking on items other appraisers had already turned downMentioned in 4 reviews
  5. Delivering the finished report ahead of the deadline“They did it quickly” Phil L.Mentioned in 3 reviews

Across 16 published Mississippi 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 quickly we answer, and how much research is visible in the report.

  • I recommend AppraiseItNow Inc. highly. I needed an appraisal of fair market value for geologic laboratory equipment for charitable donations to three universities. The unique items and limited secondary market complicated the valuation. They provided a sound, verifiable estimate and the 8283 forms that I was able to use in my tax filings. I would use them again.
    Alan B. ·

    Lab Equipment Appraisal for Charitable Donation

  • 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.
    Bob H. ·

    Machinery & Equipment Appraisal

  • 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!
    Julia P. ·

    Technology Equipment Appraisal for Divorce

  • I needed an IRS-qualified appraisal for an unusual and costly piece of medical equipment. AppraiseItNow was able to provide me exactly what I needed on a timely basis. The personnel at the company are very friendly and helpful. I would definitely use them again.
    Richard A. ·

    Medical Equipment Appraisal for Charitable Donation

  • 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!
    Ana R. ·

    Machinery & Equipment Appraisal for Bankruptcy Filing

  • They did an appraisal of medical equipment for donation. They did it quickly, and I received a blank form 8283 signed by the appraiser. It was what I needed. The price was higher than I wanted to spend on an appraisal, but a lot lower than other appraisers. AppraiseItNow was very responsive and communicative, and the other appraisers were not. I would use them again.
    Phil L. ·

    Medical Equipment Appraisal for Charitable Donation

We produce written equipment appraisal reports for lending, insurance, charitable donations, and litigation

Given the USPAP-compliant nature of AppraiseItNow’s appraisal reports, we prepare our deliverables for major legal, tax, and financial reporting purposes for individual and commercial clients.

Popular uses of our appraisal reports include:‍

Tax, Estate & Financial Planning

Transactions, Lending & Investment

Life Events & Special Circumstances

  • Divorce
  • Social Security reporting or Medicaid Application Filings
  • E-2 visa applications

Frequently Asked Questions on Mississippi Equipment Appraisers

What does Mississippi require businesses to report for equipment?

An annual personal property rendition with itemized asset details, including year of acquisition, installed cost, and make and model for each item, and failure to file carries a 10% assessment penalty. Accurate schedules matter because the assessor's valuation starts from what you report.

How do Mississippi assessors value machinery?

Using replacement cost new less depreciation, with business personal property assessed at 15% of appraised value as Class III property. That mass-appraisal method can drift from reality for specialized or heavily used equipment, which is where an independent market-based appraisal earns its keep.

Where do equipment comparables come from?

Auction platforms such as IronPlanet, MachineryTrader, and BidSpotter, plus dealer listings and manufacturer pricing. When sales data is thin, the cost approach fills the gap using current replacement cost from vendor quotes and references like Marshall Valuation Service.

What kinds of depreciation does an equipment appraisal weigh?

Three distinct kinds: physical wear, functional obsolescence from technology or capacity mismatches, and economic obsolescence from market conditions. A simple age-based schedule captures none of these precisely, which is why credible appraisals analyze each separately instead of applying a flat percentage.