North Dakota Auto Appraisers

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Automobile appraisals in North Dakota 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 North Dakota, including Fargo, Bismarck, and Grand Forks.

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

  • State Farm
  • Progressive Insurance
  • GEICO
  • Ally Financial
  • Hagerty
  • Allstate
  • Chase
  • Gate City Bank
  • IRS
  • North Dakota Courts

Credentialed Appraisers Serving North Dakota

Between them, our vehicle appraisers hold CAGA designations, and every report is written to USPAP for the IRS, North Dakota 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 North Dakota

AppraiseItNow provides professional automobile appraisal services throughout North Dakota, supporting individuals, businesses, and legal professionals who need accurate, defensible vehicle valuations. Our automobile appraisals serve a wide range of purposes, including charitable donations, insurance claims, estate tax reporting, and divorce proceedings, ensuring that every client receives a thorough and well-documented assessment tailored to their specific situation.

Whether you prefer a remote appraisal conducted online or an onsite inspection anywhere across North Dakota, our credentialed appraisers are equipped to handle both formats with equal rigor and accuracy. From Fargo and Grand Forks to Bismarck, Minot, and Williston, we serve clients statewide with valuations that meet IRS, legal, and insurance standards. 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 North Dakota?

Our appraisers evaluate a broad spectrum of vehicles across North Dakota, covering everyday passenger cars, specialty vehicles, and everything in between. Vehicle types we appraise include:

  • Passenger cars and sedans
  • Trucks and pickup trucks
  • SUVs and crossovers
  • Motorcycles and mopeds
  • RVs and motorhomes
  • Travel trailers and fifth wheels
  • Classic and antique vehicles
  • Collector and exotic cars
  • Commercial vehicles and vans
  • ATVs and off-road vehicles

North Dakota's demanding climate and rural economy mean that trucks, heavy-duty pickups, and off-road vehicles are especially common appraisal subjects in the state. Our appraisers are experienced with vehicles that reflect regional use patterns, including those showing wear from harsh winters, agricultural environments, and oilfield operations.

Who Does AppraiseItNow Serve in North Dakota?

AppraiseItNow serves a wide range of clients across North Dakota, including individual vehicle owners, estate attorneys, insurance adjusters, divorce attorneys, financial advisors, and nonprofit organizations. Whether you are navigating a legal proceeding, filing a tax form, or settling an insurance claim, our appraisers provide the documentation and expertise you need.

What North Dakota clients say we are known for

North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota Auto Appraisers

Which market data anchors a North Dakota vehicle appraisal?

Verifiable transactions from more than one source: published auction results, dealer listings, and comparable private sales. Professional guidance warns against leaning on a single price guide, because guide values can reflect retail, wholesale, or auction markets and diverge materially. We triangulate the sources and adjust for mileage, condition, options, and originality.

How soon must vehicles be inventoried in a North Dakota probate?

Within six months after the personal representative's appointment or nine months after death, whichever is later. Each vehicle is listed at fair market value as of the date of death with any encumbrances noted, and the inventory may either be filed with the court or mailed to interested persons.

Why do maintenance and restoration receipts matter at appraisal time?

Because value follows proof. Modifications, restoration work, and accident repairs can move value in opposite directions depending on quality, and appraisers can only support adjustments that records substantiate. Owners who cannot show what was done, when, and by whom routinely lose value the documentation would have carried.

How are vehicles valued for North Dakota Medicaid eligibility?

At average trade-in from a standard valuation guide, with no add-ons or deductions, under N.D.A.C. 75-02-02.1-32 and the state's asset-valuation policy. If the vehicle is no longer listed or the guide figure looks wrong, applicants may submit verified true value from a reliable source, which is where an independent appraisal enters benefit planning.

Why do work trucks hold value differently in North Dakota?

Because the state's agriculture, energy, and construction economy concentrates demand on pickups, oilfield service trucks, and heavy-duty units. Regional wholesale pricing for those categories tracks commodity and drilling cycles more tightly than national guide trends, so a North Dakota appraisal weighs regional auction and dealer evidence rather than quoting a national book value alone.