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Personal property appraisals in Nebraska for donations, estate tax, divorce, and probate, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises antiques, jewelry, collectibles, furniture, and fine art across Nebraska, including Omaha, Lincoln, and Bellevue.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, NEBRASKA COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
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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.
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
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsAppraiseItNow provides professional personal property appraisal services throughout Nebraska for individuals, families, estates, attorneys, and nonprofit organizations requiring independent valuations for a wide range of purposes. Whether you need an appraisal for charitable donations, estate tax reporting, divorce proceedings, or probate, our credentialed appraisers deliver accurate, defensible reports that meet IRS and legal standards. Nebraska's agricultural heritage, manufacturing base, and multigenerational family operations mean that personal property appraisals here frequently involve farm equipment, household estates, collectibles, and business-related assets that require appraisers with relevant category expertise and access to current market data.
Most personal property appraisals are completed remotely using photographs and supporting documentation submitted through our secure online platform, making the process convenient for clients across Nebraska's urban centers and rural communities alike. When collection size, item complexity, or the intended use of the report requires a physical inspection, our appraisers coordinate onsite visits throughout the state. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Replacement Value, and Actual Cash Value (ACV) appraisals for various intended uses.
AppraiseItNow appraises a broad range of individually owned movable assets throughout Nebraska, covering virtually any category of personal property that holds monetary value. Our appraisers have category-specific expertise and access to relevant sales data, auction records, and market comparables to support accurate valuations. Common personal property categories we appraise in Nebraska include:
Nebraska's strong agricultural economy also means our appraisers frequently encounter farm-related personal property, including equipment, tools, and household contents from rural estates. For probate and estate tax purposes, we appraise entire household contents as well as individual high-value items, ensuring every asset is properly documented and valued. Whether you are settling a family estate in the Sandhills or donating a collection to a Lincoln museum, our appraisers are equipped to handle the full scope of your personal property needs.
AppraiseItNow serves individual collectors, families settling estates, donors making charitable contributions, and professional advisors including estate attorneys, CPAs, financial planners, and insurance professionals who require independent, defensible personal property valuations for their Nebraska clients.
What Nebraska clients say we are known for
Across 23 published Nebraska 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.
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 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
It is a pleasure to work with Joe and his team. They communicate every step along the way and made the process simple for us to have more than 35 firearms appraised. It was all done in a timely manner and the final report is easy to understand. I highly recommend their services.
Gun Appraisal for Probate
I was skeptical at first, but the company exceeded all of my expectations. The team responded quickly to every question, and the service was excellent. They’re now my go to source for my collection. I’ve used them twice already, and I plan to use them several more times.
Firearms Appraisal for Personal Use
Joe made the process to have my piece of furniture appraised extremely easy, efficient and quick. My experience was great and I'd recommend AppraiseItNow to anyone looking for an appraisal.
Furniture Appraisal for Insurance Coverage
I asked AppraiseItNow to value a piece of sports memorabilia for purposes of a charitable donation. The item is rarely sold. Their research unearthed an important recent sale of a similar item, which I had not found previously, and which the first appraiser I used had not found either. AppraiseItNow was a good deal more expensive than the first service, but they crafted a detailed report in which I have much more confidence. They also helped me make sure the correct tax forms are used. Thank you!
Sports Memorabilia Appraisal for Charitable Donation
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:
Maker, pattern, rarity, completeness, and condition. Melt value from weight, purity, and spot price sets the floor, but pieces by famous silversmiths, rare or discontinued patterns, and complete matched services command documented premiums supported by realized auction prices. For common or damaged pieces, melt may represent nearly all the worth.
Badly, yes. Plated items marked EPNS, EP, or A1 carry only a thin silver coating and should never be priced by weight at the sterling spot price; contested cases can be resolved with nondestructive XRF testing. Knife blades are typically steel and hollow handles contain filler, so we exclude them from sterling weight before computing metal content.
No. Nebraska's Real Property Appraiser Act covers real estate appraisers only; there is no parallel licensing scheme for personal property. That means probate and divorce valuations of silver, antiques, and collections are not restricted to state-licensed real estate appraisers, and quality rests on methodology and documentation instead.
Often, yes. Nebraska is an inheritance tax state, so the fair market value of silver a beneficiary receives enters the county-administered tax base, with graduated rates that climb for more distant relatives. A supportable appraisal keeps the reported value defensible in the probate filing.
