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Oregon appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of personal property, vehicles, vineyard and timber equipment, fine art, boats, and business interests for Oregon estate tax, probate, charitable donations, divorce, and damage claims. AppraiseItNow serves Portland, Salem, Eugene, Bend, Medford, and clients statewide, online or onsite.
AppraiseItNow was very responsive and communicative, and the other appraisers were not
AppraiseItNow was amazing!… Their team was incredibly helpful and quick to respond
They negotiated with the insurance for us… Absolutely worth the price we paid
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, OREGON COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
Timber and food processing built this state's industrial base, and orchards, vineyards, and a coastal fishing fleet fill out the rest. Every assignment is completed by our own credentialed appraisers, online from photographs and documentation you upload or onsite anywhere in the state.
Metal fabrication, athletic apparel design, and a strong Asian art tradition. Fabrication and prototype equipment, brewery and roasting systems, and Japanese and Chinese art.
Wood products and a large university at this end of the valley. Sawmill and planer equipment, laboratory and athletic research instruments, and specialty vehicle assets.
State government amid grass seed, hazelnut, and wine grape ground. Hazelnut harvesting and drying equipment, seed cleaning lines, and winery assets.
A mill town rebuilt around recreation, brewing, and small-scale aviation. Brewhouse systems, outdoor equipment inventories, and second-home contents.
Pear orchards and a national mail order fruit business, with vineyards expanding. Orchard machinery, packing and cold storage lines, and winery equipment.
The Columbia bar made this a fishing and canning town first. Fishing vessels and permits, processing and refrigeration equipment, and maritime antiques.
Wheat ranching, a woolen mill, and one of the country's largest rodeos. Combines and grain equipment, woolen mill machinery, saddles, blankets, and Native American beadwork.
Orchards above the river, watersports in the gorge winds. Orchard equipment and controlled atmosphere storage, plus board and sail inventories.
AppraiseItNow appraises household contents, jewelry, firearms, and collections for Oregon estate tax returns and probate inventories, cars and trucks for divorce and insurance disputes, winery, orchard, and logging equipment for lenders and buyers, and art for Form 8283 donations. Oregon requires an estate tax return once the gross estate reaches $1,000,000, far below the federal exemption, so the date-of-death value of the contents of a Portland house or a Willamette Valley farm can decide whether a return is due and how much is owed. The personal representative also has 90 days from appointment to file an inventory at fair market value as of the date of death, and the two filings should agree.
Reports are usually completed online from photographs and documents; onsite inspection is available from the coast to Bend for equipment lines, full-house estates, and collections where condition sets the price. Fees are fixed and quoted before work begins, and when an inventory, a return, or a trial date is fixed, we tell you up front whether we can meet it. We do not appraise real estate; for a home, vineyard, or commercial building we refer you to a state-licensed real estate appraiser.
Estate contents, firearms, jewelry, and collections for Oregon estate tax, probate, and divorce
Pacific Northwest paintings, prints, and Native art for Form 8283 donations and estates
Columbia River, coastal, and Cascade lake boats for insurance, estates, and sale
Winery, orchard, farm, and logging equipment for lending, sales, and property tax returns
Closely held companies and practices for divorce, estate tax, and sale
Cars, trucks, and RVs for divorce, total loss, diminished value, and estates
Inventory for lending, financial reporting, and business sales
What clients say we are known for
Across 80+ published AppraiseItNow reviews the picture is consistent: every one is from a client who paid us for an appraisal, and the three things they raise most often are that they would hire us again, how quickly we answer, and how much research is visible in the report.
They did an appraisal of medical equipment for donation. They did it quickly, and I received a blank form 8283 signed by the appraiser. It was what I needed. The price was higher than I wanted to spend on an appraisal, but a lot lower than other appraisers. AppraiseItNow was very responsive and communicative, and the other appraisers were not. I would use them again.
Medical Equipment Appraisal for Charitable Donation
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
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!
Car Appraisal for Insurance Claim
AppraiseItNow Inc. is the best company I was lucky to find by accident. I was looking for someone to appraise cabinets for a donation to charity. I asked for multiple referrals, called multiple appraisal services, etc., and no one could help me. I found AppraiseItNow and from the moment I started working with them, they were wonderful! Joe guided me on what I needed to send him, what needed to be done and stayed in touch with me the entire time. Their customer service is OUTSTANDING and a welcome surprise in today’s world where good customer service is an anomaly! They returned an appraisal in a timely manner, it was clear, concise, cost-effective and exactly what I needed. They followed up with me multiple times to ensure that I received it and everything was OK. My CPA is also thrilled to have them as an accredited appraisal service he can use for other clients. I rarely leave reviews, but I could not pass giving them 5 stars and I’d give 10 if possible! THANK YOU JOE AND ALL AT APPRAISEITNOW!!👊🏼
Personal Property Appraisal for Charitable Donation
I've dealt with several appraisers, and this was my first time using AppraiseItNow. They were by far the best. They did a great job. Their process was honest, efficient, and very detailed. Their staff was highly credentialed, and they provided IRS-compliant guidelines in their evaluation process, which was exactly what we were looking for. Their customer service also had prompt response times and was a pleasure to work with. If I need this service again, I won't go anywhere else.
Personal Property Appraisal for Charitable Donation
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!
Mobile Home Appraisal for Charitable Donation
AppraiseItNow's USPAP-compliant valuation reports are suitable for the most complex appraisal needs including IRS Charitable Contributions & Estate Tax Filings, insurance coverage and claims, divorce settlements, litigation, and other financial purposes. Our team of expert appraisers services both businesses and consumers alike.
Popular uses of our appraisal reports include:
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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.
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.
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
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 standardsTen percent to 16 percent under ORS 118.010. The lowest rate applies to the portion of an Oregon taxable estate between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000, and the top rate applies above $9,500,000. Because the brackets start at $1,000,000, a supportable date-of-death value for tangible property often changes the tax owed, not just the paperwork.
Every owner of taxable personal property, such as business equipment, furniture, and fixtures, files a return with the county assessor on or before March 15 each year under ORS 308.290, and the property is assessed at its real market value as of January 1 at 1 a.m. under ORS 308.210. An independent appraisal is useful when the assessor's formula value does not fit an asset's actual condition or market.
As the court finds just and proper in all the circumstances, under ORS 107.105(1)(f), with a rebuttable presumption that both spouses contributed equally to property acquired during the marriage. Oregon is not a community property state and the statute fixes no valuation date, so a current appraisal of vehicles, collections, equipment, or a business interest is what the negotiation runs on.