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Nebraska appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of farm and irrigation equipment, vehicles, household contents, collections, and business interests for inheritance tax, probate, divorce, damage claims, bonded titles, and lending. AppraiseItNow serves Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island, Kearney, North Platte, Scottsbluff, and clients statewide, online or onsite.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, NEBRASKA COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
Insurance and rail headquarters in the east, irrigated grain through the middle, and beet ground in the Panhandle. Every assignment is completed by our own credentialed appraisers, online from photographs and documentation you upload or onsite anywhere in the state.
Investment, insurance, and railroad headquarters with a strong collecting tradition. Fractional and minority company interests, rail equipment, and fine art collections.
State government and the university, plus motorcycle and equipment manufacturing. Laboratory and research instruments, plant machinery, and farm equipment.
Livestock marketing and the state fairgrounds make this a trading center. Livestock handling systems, farm machinery, and auction and dealer inventories.
Irrigated corn and cattle feeding on the central Platte. Center pivots and wells, grain handling systems, and tractors and harvesters.
The largest rail classification yard in the world. Rail maintenance and shop equipment, locomotives and rolling stock, and Sandhills ranch machinery.
Irrigated sugar beets and dry edible beans on the North Platte. Beet harvesters, bean equipment, and cooperative processing plant assets.
Livestock feeding and food manufacturing in the northeast quadrant. Feedlot infrastructure, processing equipment, and grain and livestock trailers.
AppraiseItNow appraises farm and irrigation equipment, vehicles, household goods, collections, and closely held businesses for inheritance tax, probate inventories, divorce, damage claims, bonded titles, and lending in Nebraska. Nebraska is one of the few states that still taxes inheritances: since 2023, immediate relatives pay 1 percent on what they receive above $100,000, remote relatives 11 percent above $40,000, and everyone else 15 percent above $25,000, all at clear market value, so an itemized appraisal sets what each heir owes. County assessors take a personal property return by May 1 each year, and the DMV writes a bonded-title surety bond at one and one-half times a vehicle's value, two more places a documented number matters.
Most Nebraska reports are completed online from photographs, serial numbers, and documents you upload; onsite inspection is available statewide for equipment lines at a farm retirement, full-house estates, and clothing, textile, and collectible lots where condition sets the price. Fees are fixed and quoted before we begin, and when a county court or inheritance tax date is set we confirm up front whether we can meet it. We do not appraise real estate; for farmland, a home, or a commercial building we refer you to a state-licensed real estate appraiser.
Pickups, trailers, and classic cars for bonded titles, damage claims, and divorce
Paintings, prints, and Western art for estates, donations, and insurance
Ag operations, closely held companies, and practices for inheritance tax, divorce, and buyouts
Household contents, clothing, and collections for inheritance tax, probate, and divorce
Center-pivot irrigation, tractors, combines, and feedlot equipment for lending, estates, and retirement sales
Lake McConaughy and Missouri River boats for insurance, sale, and estates
Retail and wholesale stock for lending and financial reporting
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.
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
AppraiseItNow Inc. is the best company I was lucky to find by accident. I was looking for someone to appraise cabinets for a donation to charity. I asked for multiple referrals, called multiple appraisal services, etc., and no one could help me. I found AppraiseItNow and from the moment I started working with them, they were wonderful! Joe guided me on what I needed to send him, what needed to be done and stayed in touch with me the entire time. Their customer service is OUTSTANDING and a welcome surprise in today’s world where good customer service is an anomaly! They returned an appraisal in a timely manner, it was clear, concise, cost-effective and exactly what I needed. They followed up with me multiple times to ensure that I received it and everything was OK. My CPA is also thrilled to have them as an accredited appraisal service he can use for other clients. I rarely leave reviews, but I could not pass giving them 5 stars and I’d give 10 if possible! THANK YOU JOE AND ALL AT APPRAISEITNOW!!👊🏼
Personal Property Appraisal for Charitable Donation
I've dealt with several appraisers, and this was my first time using AppraiseItNow. They were by far the best. They did a great job. Their process was honest, efficient, and very detailed. Their staff was highly credentialed, and they provided IRS-compliant guidelines in their evaluation process, which was exactly what we were looking for. Their customer service also had prompt response times and was a pleasure to work with. If I need this service again, I won't go anywhere else.
Personal Property Appraisal for Charitable Donation
My wife and I purchased a property that included a double-wide mobile home, which we decided to donate to a local charitable organization that provides housing for low-income families. This type of donation required a formal appraisal to qualify for an IRS tax deduction, so we reached out to Appraise It Now. From the start, they were able to clearly answer all of our questions about both the appraisal process and the tax deduction requirements. We provided photos and additional details, and within 10 days we received a thorough, well-prepared report that included all the necessary IRS forms. I’m giving Appraise It Now a five-star review because communication was excellent throughout the entire process. Everyone I spoke with was helpful, friendly, and professional, and emails were always answered quickly. We were completely satisfied with the experience. Thank you!
Mobile Home Appraisal for Charitable Donation
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.
Lab Equipment Appraisal for Charitable Donation
We had an excellent experience working with AppraiseItNow. From start to finish, their team was professional, responsive, and incredibly thorough. They took the time to understand our specific needs and delivered a detailed and accurate appraisal that was well organized and easy to understand. Communication was clear and timely throughout the entire process. They were always available to answer our questions and provided thoughtful explanations whenever we needed more clarity. Their attention to detail and strong market knowledge gave us complete confidence in the final report. It’s clear that they take pride in their work and genuinely care about providing high-quality service. We would absolutely recommend AppraiseItNow to any business or property owner looking for a reliable and professional appraisal company. Five stars all the way.
Personal Property Appraisal for Charitable Donation
AppraiseItNow's USPAP-compliant valuation reports are suitable for the most complex appraisal needs including IRS Charitable Contributions & Estate Tax Filings, insurance coverage and claims, divorce settlements, litigation, and other financial purposes. Our team of expert appraisers services both businesses and consumers alike.
Popular uses of our appraisal reports include:
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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.
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.
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
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 standardsWithin three months after appointment. The personal representative prepares and files an inventory of the property the decedent owned at death, listing each item with reasonable detail, its fair market value as of the date of death, and any encumbrance, and sends copies to interested persons who ask for it. Those date-of-death values are the same ones the county uses for inheritance tax, so one appraisal serves both.
Reasonably, having regard for the circumstances of the parties. Nebraska is an equitable distribution state, not a community property state, and the statute fixes no valuation date; Nebraska courts have held that a judge need not pick a single date for the whole marital estate as long as each date rationally relates to the property being valued. An appraisal of vehicles, household goods, collectibles, or a business interest prepared to the date counsel specifies gives the court a current figure.
Surviving spouses, and anyone under 22 years of age, regardless of the amount. Above that, the tax turns on relationship: immediate relatives owe 1 percent on what they receive over $100,000, remote relatives 11 percent over $40,000, and other beneficiaries 15 percent over $25,000, all on clear market value. Those thresholds apply to deaths on or after January 1, 2023; earlier deaths fall under the older, lower exemptions.
