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Auto appraisals for damage claim, prepared to support insurance submission. AppraiseItNow provides independent, defensible reports that support fair settlements and hold up through appraisal clause proceedings.
They negotiated with the insurance for us… Absolutely worth the price we paid
…they did a stellar job negotiating with my insurance company… I feel great about their work
These guys were phenomenal… I will definitely use them again
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT AUTO APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR INSURANCE CARRIERS, ADJUSTERS, AND CLAIMS REVIEWERS.
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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.
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.
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.
Client Success Manager
Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.
Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsWhen an insurance dispute arises over a vehicle's value after an accident, a professional appraisal provides the objective foundation needed to support or contest a settlement. AppraiseItNow delivers actual cash value opinions for both total loss scenarios and diminished value claims, establishing a defensible pre-loss baseline using market comparables from sources like NADA and KBB. Our auto appraisal services cover the full range of damage claim situations, including insurer disputes, appraisal clause invocations, and post-repair diminished value documentation where accident history reduces a vehicle's market appeal even after repairs are completed.
We deliver appraisals both online and onsite across the United States, working with vehicle owners, attorneys, and public adjusters who need independent, credentialed opinions. Whether you need support for insurance damage claim appraisals or are navigating an appraisal clause process that requires a neutral umpire, our team is equipped to provide thorough, well-documented reports.
AppraiseItNow handles a wide range of vehicle types commonly involved in insurance disputes and damage claim proceedings.
Our appraisers review all available documentation before forming a value opinion, including repair invoices, photos, vehicle history reports such as Carfax, and accident scene evidence.
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.
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
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.
Recreational Vehicle Appraisal for Insurance Coverage
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.
Mobile Home Appraisal
I was very happy with the work put in on my totaled car appraisal. They did the appraisal quickly and VERY thoroughly. I felt like my insurance company gave a very low appraisal and Appraise It Now was very competitive, realistic and true to my expectations. The best part was they did a stellar job negotiating with my insurance company. I feel great about their work.
Auto Appraisal for Insurance Claim
The short time working with AppraiseItNow was great, Fast on getting on top of any questions you might have any appraisal concerning insurance claim. I will go with these guys again!
Motorcycle Appraisal for Insurance Claim
Joe at AppraiseItNow was extremely helpful with my total loss situation and requirements! I contacted him on Saturday of a holiday weekend (Labor Day 2025) and he responded back promptly! He then provided all the intake requirements to support my RV appraisal for insurance purposes which made the information sharing very simple (completed in 5-minutes). His team took the information and developed a comprehensive, industry standard report for me to provide back to my insurance company to ensure I receive the proper value for my RV. This was reviewed and completed within a few business days! Working with AppraiseItNow was a relief and a reasonable price. If I ever find myself in needing an apprasal again I will be a returning customer! I am definitely referring others in similar situation to me and confirming that AppraiseItNow can be trusted to deliver what they commit to! Thank you again for the support to Joe and the AppraiseItNow team!!!
Recreational Vehicle Appraisal for Total Loss
The default legal measure is the drop in market value immediately before versus after the accident, with repair costs admissible as evidence of that drop. Many states allow reasonable repair cost plus any remaining loss in value, but capped so recovery never exceeds the pre-loss value or, in states like Maryland, the spread between pre-accident value and salvage.
No state uniformly requires it. The insurer-favored 17c approach caps base loss at 10 percent of NADA retail value and then applies damage and mileage multipliers, and commentators have called any one-size-fits-all formula inaccurate. Market-based comparables and an independent appraisal can support a larger, better-evidenced figure.
No. Courts cap recovery where repair cost plus residual loss exceeds the vehicle's pre-loss value, so the claim needs market evidence: the accident report, complete repair estimates, before-and-after photos, KBB or NADA market reports, and ideally an independent appraisal assembled into a single documented demand package.
No; rights vary sharply by state. Some jurisdictions limit diminished value to third-party liability claims, others require express policy coverage, and several have no statutory formula at all, leaving outcomes to case law and contract terms. We frame each diminished value appraisal around the measure the governing state actually recognizes.