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North Carolina probate appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of personal property, equipment and machinery, fine art, boats and watercraft, and automobiles and vehicles for court-supervised probate administration. AppraiseItNow provides credentialed, USPAP-compliant probate appraisals across North Carolina, including Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, NORTH CAROLINA PROBATE COURTS, AND ESTATE ATTORNEYS.
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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.
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
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.
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 standardsAppraiseItNow provides probate appraisal services throughout North Carolina, delivering date-of-death fair market valuations that satisfy the mandatory inventory requirements under Chapter 28A of the North Carolina General Statutes. Executors must file a complete asset inventory within three months of qualifying, and for larger estates subject to federal estate tax, IRS Form 706 requires qualified, USPAP-compliant appraisals for estates exceeding the federal exemption threshold. Our appraisers produce court-ready, defensible reports that hold up to IRS scrutiny and probate court review.
AppraiseItNow offers both remote and onsite appraisal options, making it easy for executors and attorneys to get accurate valuations without delays. Our appraisers in North Carolina serve clients across the state, from Charlotte and Raleigh to Asheville, Wilmington, and every community in between.
AppraiseItNow covers the full range of personal and business assets commonly found in North Carolina estates, including:
AppraiseItNow works with executors, estate attorneys, trust officers, and beneficiaries across North Carolina who need accurate, court-admissible valuations to move estate administration forward efficiently and in compliance with state and federal requirements.
What North Carolina clients say we are known for
Across 8 published North Carolina 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, that they would hire us again, and how fast the finished report arrived.
My mother passed away in August 2023 and unfortunately, in the state of Ohio, motorhomes are not transferable on death and was going to have to go through probate court. After speaking with an attorney, I was informed I needed an appraisal. Due to my hectic work schedule and family schedule, I was looking for someone who could do this online, without needing an appointment. After a quick Google search I came across Joe at AppraiseItNow Inc., and instantly felt relief. A quick inquiry led to a few emails back and forth, a very reasonable cost to have the motorhome appraised and all the information needed to submit to get this taken care of. Joe was patient, worked with me as it was going to take a few weeks before I was able to supply the needed images/documents and payment, and less than a week later of submitting it I received the appraisal. His communication is next to none! He responds very quickly, is kind and extremely helpful. If I need anything in the future, I will not hesitate to reach out again! Thank you again! I will forever be in your debt!
Recreational Vehicle Appraisal for Probate
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
AppraiseItNow was amazing! My father passed with a large volume of artwork & I had no idea what it was worth. Their team was incredibly helpful and quick to respond with text and/or email to any questions as well as a status update along the way. Highly recommend!
Artwork Appraisal for Probate
I needed to have a car appraised, AppraiseItNow got it done quickly and was super responsive about my questions. Whole thing was done online, very easy!
Car Appraisal for Probate
Friendly, speedy service with fair value.
Auto Appraisal for Probate
I highly recommend the AppraiseItNow team. They were responsive and timely from start to finish, and the whole process was seamless. The final report was super detailed and gave me all the information I needed. I am so glad I hired them and would recommend them to anyone needing an appraisal!
Technology Equipment Appraisal for Divorce
Within three months of the personal representative's qualification. G.S. 28A-20-1 requires a sworn inventory listing all estate assets at fair market value as of the date of death, filed with the Clerk of Superior Court, who serves as the probate judge in every North Carolina county.
Yes. G.S. 28A-20-4 permits the clerk to appoint appraisers when assets are difficult to value, and it authorizes the personal representative to employ a qualified, disinterested appraiser to determine date-of-death fair market value. We provide that disinterested valuation for vehicles, art, equipment, and household contents.
$20,000. Under G.S. 28A-25-1, persons holding a decedent's tangible personal property or instruments such as stocks or notes not exceeding that value may deliver them to the personal representative or eligible claimant 30 days after death, avoiding full administration.
At their used-condition fair market value as of the date of death: what a willing buyer would actually pay, often a small fraction of the purchase price. North Carolina courts do not permit sentimental value or new replacement cost, and items heirs never picked up are still valued on the same used-condition basis.
A supplemental inventory is mandatory. G.S. 28A-20-3 obligates the personal representative to file one whenever omitted property becomes known or a listed item's description or value proves erroneous or misleading, so corrections are a statutory duty rather than a courtesy.
