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Personal property appraisals in New York for donations, estate tax, divorce, and probate, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises jewelry, fine art, antiques, collectibles, and furniture across New York, including New York City, Buffalo, and Albany.
…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!
AppraiseItNow, Inc. was professional in every way
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, NEW YORK COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
New York's proximity to the major auction houses, dealers, and private collectors means comparable evidence is close at hand, whether the item is a single piece of estate jewelry or an entire household of antiques and furnishings. Two of the assets below link to a page written for New York; the rest link to the appraisers who cover them nationwide.
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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 fast, fully online and onsite personal property appraisals for individuals, families, estates, and organizations across New York requiring independent valuations for donations, estate tax reporting, divorce proceedings, and probate. New York's extraordinary concentration of art, antiques, jewelry, collectibles, and high-value household assets makes professional appraisal essential for anyone navigating IRS filings, legal proceedings, or estate administration. Our credentialed appraisers bring category-specific expertise and access to relevant market data, delivering reports that meet USPAP standards and satisfy the requirements of the IRS, courts, and financial institutions.
Most personal property appraisals are completed remotely using photographs and supporting documentation, allowing clients throughout New York City, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, and beyond to receive professional reports without scheduling delays. For larger collections, complex items, or appraisals where onsite inspection is required by the intended use of the report, our appraisers coordinate in-person visits anywhere in the state. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Replacement Value, and Actual Cash Value (ACV) appraisals for various intended uses.
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 valuations for their clients throughout New York.
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.
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
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
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
I’d have given them 10 stars if it were possible. After weeks of frustration awaiting four different appraisers to return my calls I stumbled across AppraiseItNow. They were quick to reply, incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, professional and managed to make it fairly simple. I highly recommend them!
Furniture 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:
On the actual secondary market. Value turns on brand and designer, condition, rarity and age, fabric and craftsmanship, provenance, and current resale demand, established through comparable sales analysis rather than what the pieces cost new. Documented provenance on historically significant garments can add materially and should be addressed in the report.
No. Asking prices and insurance replacement figures reflect different markets than fair market value, and they routinely overstate what a willing buyer would actually pay. A second common error is lumping ordinary used clothing together with designer or provenance-backed pieces, which can distort the total in either direction.
When the claimed deduction for an item or group of similar items exceeds $5,000, IRS rules require a qualified appraisal with Section B of Form 8283. The appraisal must support fair market value as of the donation date, not retail replacement value.
No. New York's licensing system covers real estate appraisers under the Department of State; there is no separate state license for personal property appraisers. The Department has adopted USPAP, including the personal property standards, for appraisal practice, so methodology and reporting discipline are what distinguish a reliable wardrobe valuation.