Nevada Auto Appraisers

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Automobile appraisals in Nevada for donations, insurance claims, estate tax, and divorce, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises sedans, trucks, SUVs, classic cars, and motorcycles across Nevada, including Las Vegas, Reno, and Henderson.

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DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT AUTO APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, NEVADA COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.

  • State Farm
  • Progressive Insurance
  • GEICO
  • Ally Financial
  • Hagerty
  • Allstate
  • Chase
  • Western Alliance Bank
  • IRS
  • Nevada Courts

Credentialed Appraisers Serving Nevada

Between them, our vehicle appraisers hold CAGA designations, and every report is written to USPAP for the IRS, Nevada 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 Automobile Appraisals in Nevada

AppraiseItNow provides professional automobile appraisals in Nevada for a wide range of purposes, including charitable donations, insurance claims, estate tax reporting, and divorce proceedings. Whether you are donating a vehicle to a qualifying nonprofit and need IRS-compliant documentation, resolving an insurance dispute after an accident, establishing the value of a vehicle as part of an estate, or dividing assets during a divorce, our credentialed appraisers deliver accurate, well-supported valuations tailored to your specific situation.

Our auto appraisal services are available both remotely and onsite throughout Nevada, from Las Vegas and Henderson to Reno, Carson City, and communities across Clark and Washoe counties. Remote appraisals allow clients to submit vehicle information and photos from anywhere in the state, while onsite inspections are available when a physical examination is required for complex claims, high-value vehicles, or legal proceedings. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Replacement Value, Orderly Liquidation Value (OLV), Forced Liquidation Value (FLV), and Actual Cash Value (ACV) appraisals for various intended uses.

What Types of Automobile Do We Appraise in Nevada?

AppraiseItNow appraises a broad spectrum of vehicles across Nevada, covering everyday transportation, collector pieces, commercial units, and specialty vehicles. Our appraisers have the expertise to value:

  • Passenger cars and sedans
  • Trucks and pickup trucks
  • SUVs and crossovers
  • Motorcycles and scooters
  • Classic and antique vehicles
  • Recreational vehicles and motorhomes
  • Trailers and campers
  • Commercial vehicles and fleet units
  • Electric and hybrid vehicles
  • Off-road and specialty vehicles

Nevada's unique environment, including desert heat, high-mileage tourism traffic, and a strong market for recreational and off-road vehicles, creates distinct valuation considerations that our appraisers account for in every report. We also handle total loss evaluations, applying Nevada's 65% threshold rule under NRS 487.790, and we are familiar with the state's specific exclusions for painting, manufacturer-spec electronic replacements, and towing costs when calculating repair values. For vehicles ten model years or older, we apply the appropriate structural damage standards required under Nevada law.

Who Does AppraiseItNow Serve in Nevada?

AppraiseItNow serves individual vehicle owners, attorneys, estate administrators, insurance professionals, nonprofit organizations, and financial advisors throughout Nevada who need credentialed, court-ready automobile appraisals for legal, financial, or tax-related purposes. Whether you are a private owner navigating a donation or a legal professional requiring a defensible valuation for litigation, our team is equipped to meet your needs with accuracy and efficiency.

What Nevada clients say we are known for

Nevada Appraisal Reviews: “These guys were phenomenal” and “We were completely satisfied with the experience”

  1. Answering fast, and staying reachable while the work runsMentioned in 9 reviews
  2. Showing the research and the comparables behind the number“it’s clear they did a significant amount of research” Kim R.Mentioned in 8 reviews
  3. Being the appraiser they come back to“I highly recommend their services” Kim R.Mentioned in 8 reviews
  4. Following the regulatory guidelines the IRS and the courts requireMentioned in 5 reviews
  5. Taking on items other appraisers had already turned downMentioned in 2 reviews

Across 22 published Nevada appraisal reviews, every one from a client who paid AppraiseItNow for an appraisal, the three things they raise most often are how quickly we answer, how much research is visible in the report, and that they would hire us again.

  • 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!
    Chriss P. ·

    Car Appraisal for Insurance Claim

  • 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!
    Manuel P. ·

    Mobile Home Appraisal for Charitable Donation

  • These guys were phenomenal. Joe was very responsive and gave clear instructions on how to submit my information for the appraisal, which he completed in a very quick timeframe. The appraisal itself was extremely detailed and included a thorough explanation of how they arrived at the value. It came with extensive documentation, and it’s clear they did a significant amount of research. They were also very responsive through text and email and always available to answer any questions. I had them appraise my fifth-wheel RV for resale, and I highly recommend their services. I will definitely use them again.
    Kim R. ·

    Recreational Vehicle Appraisal for Insurance Coverage

  • They appraised an older trailer for me that required a bonded title. They were great with communication and it only took about 2 weeks to get a very nice detailed appraisal report, which finding comps for older trailers is not straight forward. Highly recommend!
    Andrew K. ·

    Trailer Appraisal for Title Bond

  • Friendly, speedy service with fair value.
    Christina W. ·

    Auto Appraisal for Probate

  • We were amazed at their professionalism in working with us and the quality of the final appraisal report. And all for thousands less than other appraisers.
    Gary T. ·

    Tractor Appraisal for Charitable Donation

AppraiseItNow prepares vehicle appraisal reports for donations, diminished value claims, divorce, and estate settlement

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:‍

Transactions, Lending & Investment

  • Auto Loan Financing
  • Purchase price allocation & cost segregation
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (transactional due diligence)
  • Financial Reporting

Life Events & Special Circumstances

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

Frequently Asked Questions on Nevada Auto Appraisers

What data supports a recreational vehicle appraisal in Nevada?

J.D. Power's NADA Guides serve as the primary benchmark for RV values, and we combine those figures with comparable listings and completed sales from RV Trader, eBay Motors, dealer records, and auction results. The final opinion reconciles guide values against real transactions for similar year, make, model, and floorplan rather than trusting a single calculator.

Which condition problems move an RV's value the most?

Roof integrity, water damage, and delamination lead the list, followed by the electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. We inspect these areas along with mileage, options, and upgrades, and documented maintenance history supports upward adjustments while deferred repairs cut value quickly. Recent major replacements, like a new roof membrane, are worth substantiating with receipts.

Do actual cash value and agreed value policies pay the same for an RV?

No. Actual cash value reflects market value minus wear and depreciation, replacement cost estimates a like-kind unit at current prices, and agreed value fixes a pre-set amount that typically pays in a covered total loss. The valuation standard in your policy determines the claim outcome, so an appraisal should identify which standard it develops.

When is an RV valued if a Nevada marriage ends?

By default, as of the filing of the divorce complaint. Nevada is a community property state, and NRS 125.150 directs division upon filing, so practice commonly values community assets at that date unless the court orders otherwise. Later depreciation or upgrades may fall outside the division, which makes the valuation date critical for a motorhome.