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Ohio probate appraisers preparing USPAP-compliant appraisals 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 Ohio, including Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, OHIO 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 appraisals for Ohio estates, delivering USPAP-compliant valuations that satisfy the inventory requirements under Ohio Revised Code Chapters 2115 and 2127, which require executors to file an inventory and appraisal within three months of appointment. For larger estates subject to federal estate tax, our reports support IRS Form 706 filings and help establish accurate stepped-up basis values that minimize capital gains exposure when heirs later sell inherited assets. Our appraisers are accredited, probate-experienced, and produce reports that hold up to court and IRS scrutiny.
AppraiseItNow offers both remote and onsite appraisal options, making it easy to complete estate inventories regardless of where assets are located across the state. Our appraisal services in Ohio cover everything from urban estates in Columbus and Cleveland to rural properties in smaller Ohio counties.
AppraiseItNow covers the full range of asset types commonly found in Ohio probate estates, including:
AppraiseItNow works with executors, estate administrators, probate attorneys, and beneficiaries throughout Ohio who need court-ready, defensible valuations for estate inventories and tax filings. We serve clients in both straightforward single-asset estates and complex multi-asset estates spanning multiple Ohio counties.
What Ohio clients say we are known for
Across 8 published Ohio 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
Three months after the fiduciary's appointment, set by statute in R.C. 2115.02 rather than by local rule, with extensions available for good cause. The inventory covers all tangible and intangible personal property and is filed with the probate court, which holds a hearing and may approve or adjust it.
Anything whose value is readily ascertainable. R.C. 2115.02 lets those assets be listed at their date-of-death value without appraisal; vehicles, for instance, may be valued from a nationally recognized guide, and some counties accept auction proceeds in lieu of an appraisal for tangible property.
The executor or administrator appoints one suitable disinterested person, subject to probate court approval. Under R.C. 2115.06 and 2115.07 the appraiser swears to appraise impartially and must set down each item separately with its value in dollars and cents. Ohio does not restrict the role to holders of any particular state license.
Usually not, but the threshold is county-specific rather than statewide. Brown County's probate rules skip formal appraisal for household goods estimated under $5,000, while other counties set their own figures, so the answer depends on the court handling the estate.
Yes. R.C. 2115.06 provides that each appraiser is paid an amount set by the executor or administrator, subject to the probate judge's approval, and the fees may be charged against the estate as part of the cost of the proceeding.
