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Antiques appraisals in New York for donations, estate tax, divorce, and probate, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises furniture, fine art, jewelry, ceramics, and collectibles across New York, including New York City, Buffalo, and Albany.
AppraiseItNow, Inc. was professional in every way
…very helpful in my being able to get the highest amount possible from my insurance company
…for me it was well worth it. Highly recommended!
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT ANTIQUES APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, NEW YORK 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 antiques appraisals for clients across New York, supporting a wide range of purposes including charitable donations, estate tax reporting, divorce proceedings, and probate. Antiques present distinct valuation challenges rooted in age, provenance, condition, and the ever-shifting dynamics of collector markets, which is why our appraisals are prepared by credentialed specialists with deep expertise in decorative arts, period furniture, ceramics, silver, and related categories. As a specialized area within personal property appraisal, antiques valuations require category knowledge that goes well beyond general household goods assessments.
Many antiques appraisals are completed remotely using photographs and provenance documentation, making the process efficient for collectors and families throughout New York City, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, and beyond. For larger collections, complex condition assessments, or situations where lender or legal requirements call for in-person review, our appraisers coordinate onsite inspections as well. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Replacement Value, and Actual Cash Value (ACV) appraisals for various intended uses.
AppraiseItNow appraises a broad range of antique categories across New York, with particular depth in items from the 18th century through the early 20th century. Common subtypes include:
New York's deep concentration of auction houses, dealers, and collecting communities makes it one of the most active antiques markets in the country. Our appraisers draw on local market data, comparable sales, and provenance research to produce valuations that meet IRS standards and hold up in legal and financial contexts.
AppraiseItNow serves individual collectors, families settling estates, attorneys, CPAs, and estate planners across New York who require credentialed appraisal reports for tax filings, insurance purposes, divorce proceedings, or probate. We also work with nonprofit organizations and auction houses that need documented, defensible valuations for IRS submissions or pre-sale assessments.
What New York clients say we are known for
Across 23 published New York 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. was professional in every way. They were prompt, thorough, and provided impressive credentials that demonstrated their expertise. I highly recommend their services.
Antiques Appraisal for Personal Use
Joe and his team were highly responsive and provided strong, well-supported comparisons to justify their appraisal values. The process of uploading photos was smooth and straightforward. We would definitely work with him again for future appraisal needs.
Antiques Appraisal for Personal Use
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
AppraiseItNow's service was expeditious and professional. The report was thorough with plenty of examples and rationale for the valuations. Good service comes at a cost, but for me it was well worth it. Highly recommended!
Personal Property 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
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
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:
New York's Department of State has adopted the current edition of USPAP, including Standards 7 and 8, which govern how personal property appraisals are developed and reported. In practice that means a New York antiques appraisal identifies its value definition, effective date, market level, and the comparable sales behind the conclusion.
Potentially, yes. New York imposes its own estate tax, though no inheritance tax, with thresholds separate from federal law, and antiques in a taxable estate must be valued at fair market value. Notably, New York has no general personal property tax, so antiques are not taxed annually while you own them.
Yes. Not-for-profit and religious corporations must obtain an independent appraisal before transferring personal property, prepared by an appraiser with no relationship to buyer or seller and dated no more than 12 months before the purchase agreement, supporting review by the Attorney General's Charities Bureau.
Through possession and paperwork. New York's Personal Property Law imposes no titling or registration regime on antiques and art, so bills of sale, provenance records, estate documents, and invoices carry the evidentiary weight. That is why a thorough appraisal documents the chain of ownership alongside the valuation itself.
No. New York's appraiser-independence rules make improperly influencing the development or result of an appraisal a civil violation, and the professional standards the state has adopted require independent, impartial judgment on personal property assignments. We conclude value from market evidence, not from what any party hopes the number will be.