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South Carolina probate appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations 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 South Carolina, including Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, SOUTH CAROLINA 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 appraisal services for estates administered under South Carolina's Probate Code (Title 62), which requires personal representatives to file an Inventory and Appraisement of all probate assets within 90 days of appointment. For estates with probate assets of $600,000 or more, the probate judge must forward the inventory to the South Carolina Department of Revenue within 30 days of filing. Federally taxable estates requiring IRS Form 706 must include qualified, USPAP-compliant appraisals to satisfy IRS scrutiny.
AppraiseItNow offers both remote and onsite appraisals, making it straightforward to meet court deadlines regardless of where assets are located. Our appraisers in South Carolina serve clients from Charleston and Columbia to Greenville, Myrtle Beach, and every community in between.
AppraiseItNow covers the full range of assets commonly found in South Carolina probate estates, including:
AppraiseItNow works with executors, personal representatives, probate attorneys, trust officers, and beneficiaries throughout South Carolina who need accurate, court-ready valuations to satisfy Title 62 requirements, support stepped-up basis claims, and facilitate fair asset distribution among heirs.
What South Carolina clients say we are known for
Across 9 published South Carolina 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 fast the finished report arrived, and that they would hire us again.
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
A listing of all probate property in reasonable detail, at fair market value as of the date of death, filed on the statewide form (FORM #350ES) with the probate court within 90 days of the personal representative's appointment. Vehicles, jewelry, art, equipment, business interests, and household contents all go on it.
Sometimes. When an estate's gross probate assets reach $600,000, § 12-16-1220 requires the probate judge to forward a copy of the inventory and appraisal to the South Carolina Department of Revenue within 30 days of filing. Estates near that line have a second reader for every value they report.
$25,000 or less after subtracting liens and encumbrances, and it must consist of personal property; real estate cannot pass by small estate affidavit. Estates above the line file the full Inventory and Appraisement through normal administration.
Yes, and the statute frames it as the representative's choice: § 62-3-707 permits employing a qualified and disinterested appraiser, whose name must be disclosed on the Inventory and Appraisement. No state license is mandated for personal property; "qualified and disinterested" is the standard the filing has to satisfy.
