Pennsylvania Divorce Appraisers

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Pennsylvania divorce appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of personal property, equipment and machinery, fine art, business interests, boats and watercraft, and automobiles and vehicles for divorce and equitable distribution. AppraiseItNow provides credentialed, USPAP-compliant divorce appraisals across Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown.

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DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, PENNSYLVANIA PROBATE COURTS, AND ESTATE ATTORNEYS.

  • IRS
  • Pennsylvania Courts
  • Chase
  • PNC Bank
  • State Farm
  • Goodwill Industries
  • Bank of America

Credentialed Appraisers Serving Pennsylvania

Between them, our appraisers hold ISA, CAGA, ASA, ABV, and CFA designations, and every report is written to USPAP for the IRS, Pennsylvania probate courts, and estate attorneys.

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.

Anne Hay

Anne Hay

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.

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.

Ashley Innes

Ashley Innes

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.

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.

Justin Ramirez

Justin Ramirez

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.

Raymond Ghelardi

Raymond Ghelardi

Business Valuation Expert & Appraiser

Accredited Senior Appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers. Raymond values capital stock, business enterprises, stock options, and intangible assets.

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
  • Fair market valueThe IRS definition of value that Form 706, probate courts, and gift tax filings apply
  • International Society of AppraisersAccredited Member
  • Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
  • American Society of AppraisersAccredited Senior Appraiser
  • AICPAAccredited in Business Valuation
  • CFA InstituteChartered Financial Analyst
  • The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standards

About Divorce Appraisals in Pennsylvania

AppraiseItNow provides divorce appraisals across Pennsylvania to support equitable distribution proceedings under Title 23 Pa.C.S., the state's Divorce Code. Pennsylvania courts divide marital property fairly rather than automatically 50/50, making accurate, defensible valuations essential for negotiations, mediation, and hearings. Appraisals may use a retrospective valuation date tied to the date of marriage, separation, or distribution depending on what the court or parties require.

AppraiseItNow offers both remote and onsite appraisal options, so clients anywhere in the state can access certified valuations quickly. Learn more about our appraisal services in Pennsylvania and how we support attorneys, mediators, and individuals through every stage of the divorce process.

What Does AppraiseItNow Appraise for Divorce in Pennsylvania?

We cover the full range of marital assets commonly subject to equitable distribution in Pennsylvania, including:

  • Personal Property, including jewelry, antiques, furniture, coins, collectibles, and household goods
  • Equipment & Machinery, including medical equipment, restaurant equipment, manufacturing machinery, and technology assets
  • Fine Art, including paintings, prints, sculpture, photography, and mixed media
  • Business Interests, including LLCs, S-corps, partnerships, fractional interests, and privately held stock
  • Boats & Watercraft, including sailboats, powerboats, yachts, jet skis, and personal watercraft
  • Automobiles & Vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, trailers, and classic vehicles

Who Does AppraiseItNow Serve in Pennsylvania for Divorce?

We serve individuals, family law attorneys, mediators, and financial advisors throughout Pennsylvania who need court-admissible, USPAP-compliant valuations to support asset division, buyout negotiations, and sworn inventory filings during divorce proceedings.

What Pennsylvania clients say we are known for

Pennsylvania Appraisal Reviews: “They were wonderful to work with” and “I highly recommend the AppraiseItNow team”

  1. Answering fast, and staying reachable while the work runs“They were responsive and timely from start to finish” Julia P.Mentioned in 5 reviews
  2. Being the appraiser they come back to“I highly recommend the AppraiseItNow team” Julia P.Mentioned in 3 reviews
  3. Delivering the finished report ahead of the deadlineMentioned in 2 reviews

Across 8 published Pennsylvania 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.

  • 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!
    Julia P., Philadelphia, PA ·

    Technology Equipment Appraisal for Divorce

  • Friendly, speedy service with fair value.
    Christina W. , Johnstown, PA ·

    Auto Appraisal for Probate

  • I recently used AppraiseItNow for a valuation of a 2001 Corvette needed for 2024 Gift Tax purposes. It was straightforward and relatively simple even for someone not too tech savvy like me!
    Gary L. ·

    Car Appraisal for Gift Tax

  • The estate appraisal for our car and rugs was handled quickly and efficiently. The process was smooth and hassle-free.
    Kendall K. ·

    Personal Property Appraisal for Estate Tax

  • AppraiseItNow did an outstanding job appraising my 1998 Bobcat Skid Steer and circa 2010 Yuchai Crawler Dozer. We could not locate a serial number on the dozer, and there were no online sales available, but they were still able to develop an accurate appraisal using known specifications for my dozer compared to other comparable make and model dozers. They diligently researched both equipment items and provided well-documented reports.
    Bob H. ·

    Machinery & Equipment Appraisal

  • I was in dire need of an appraisal for my father's mobile home, which he needed for Medicaid approval. I couldn’t find anyone to do it for a long time, but then I found this company online and decided to give them a try. I’m so glad I did. They were wonderful to work with. I sent the pictures, and within just a few days I received the appraisal. They are absolutely worth the money.
    Kevin N. ·

    Mobile Home Appraisal

Frequently Asked Questions on Pennsylvania Divorce Appraisers

What inventory must divorcing spouses file in Pennsylvania?

When equitable distribution is raised, each party files and serves an inventory of property owned or possessed at the date of separation, substantially in the Pa.R.C.P. 1920.75 form. The non-moving party has 20 days after service to file its inventory, and no motion for a master or court action on distribution can be made until 30 days after that party's inventory is filed.

Which valuation date applies to marital property in Pennsylvania?

Fair market value, usually as of the date of separation, though Pennsylvania courts may value assets as of a date near the distribution hearing depending on the asset and the dispute. For appreciating or depreciating property, business interests, and collections, which date controls can move the number substantially.

Does the name on a title decide ownership in a Pennsylvania divorce?

No. Real or personal property acquired during the marriage is presumed marital property regardless of how it is titled, so a vehicle, collection, or business interest held in one spouse's name still gets classified, valued, and divided under 23 Pa.C.S. § 3502.

Must every item be valued by an independent appraiser in a Pennsylvania divorce?

No. Pennsylvania practice allows spouses to state values in their inventories, and hiring an independent appraiser is not required for every asset. Expert valuation earns its place when the parties disagree, when an asset is genuinely hard to price, or when a stated value needs to survive cross-examination.