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Antiques appraisals in South Dakota for donations, estate tax, divorce, and probate, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises furniture, jewelry, ceramics, artwork, and collectibles across South Dakota, including Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Aberdeen.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT ANTIQUES APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, SOUTH DAKOTA COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
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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.
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
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsAppraiseItNow provides professional antiques appraisals throughout South Dakota for a full range of purposes, including charitable donation filings under IRS Form 8283, estate tax reporting, divorce proceedings, and probate court requirements. South Dakota's rural heritage and agricultural history mean that many estates and collections include heirlooms, period furniture, folk art, and regionally significant antiques that require credentialed, USPAP-compliant valuations to satisfy legal, tax, and court standards. Our appraisers bring specialized knowledge in decorative arts, period furnishings, ceramics, silver, and other antique categories, delivering reports that hold up to scrutiny from the IRS, probate courts, and opposing counsel. As a core component of personal property appraisal, antiques valuation demands category expertise and thorough market research that goes well beyond general household goods assessments.
Given South Dakota's low population density and the prevalence of remote and rural communities, many of our antiques appraisals are completed online using high-resolution photographs, provenance documentation, and video walkthroughs, allowing clients across the state to receive professional valuations without requiring an in-person visit. For larger collections, complex condition assessments, or situations where onsite inspection is required by a court or lender, our appraisers coordinate in-person reviews throughout the state, from Sioux Falls and Rapid City to smaller communities in the Black Hills and Missouri River corridor. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Replacement Value, and Actual Cash Value (ACV) appraisals for various intended uses.
AppraiseItNow appraises a broad range of antique categories throughout South Dakota, with particular depth in items reflecting the state's agricultural heritage, frontier history, and regional collecting traditions. Common subtypes we appraise include:
South Dakota estates frequently include items tied to the state's homesteading and Native American cultural history, which can carry significant collector and cultural value. Our appraisers research regional auction records, dealer markets, and national comparables to establish accurate, defensible valuations for items of all types and origins.
AppraiseItNow serves individual collectors, families settling estates, attorneys, CPAs, and estate planners throughout South Dakota who need credentialed appraisal reports for legal, tax, insurance, or court purposes. We also work with nonprofit organizations requiring IRS-qualified appraisals for donated antiques and with executors managing probate inventories that must withstand judicial review.
What South Dakota clients say we are known for
Across 23 published South Dakota appraisal reviews, every one from a client who paid AppraiseItNow for an appraisal, the three things they raise most often are that they would hire us again, how much research is visible in the report, and how quickly we answer.
Joe and his team were highly responsive and provided strong, well-supported comparisons to justify their appraisal values. The process of uploading photos was smooth and straightforward. We would definitely work with him again for future appraisal needs.
Antiques Appraisal for Personal Use
AppraiseItNow, Inc. was professional in every way. They were prompt, thorough, and provided impressive credentials that demonstrated their expertise. I highly recommend their services.
Antiques Appraisal for Personal Use
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 used AppraiseItNow for the first time last month and I was extremely pleased with the results. I needed an appraisal done for insurance purposes and the level of detail about each of my antique furniture pieces was thorough and very helpful in my being able to get the highest amount possible from my insurance company for the antique items that were damaged. I could see that they spent time making sure that the information she included was correct and current for my antique furniture items in the current market. The team responded to my emails timely to answer any questions I had. I would highly recommend Appraise It Now to get a thorough and professional appraisal done on antique items. I do intend to use them again for other antique furniture and jewelry that I have. Job well done! 😃🤗
Antique Furniture Appraisal for Insurance Claim
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
Joe made the process to have my piece of furniture appraised extremely easy, efficient and quick. My experience was great and I'd recommend AppraiseItNow to anyone looking for an appraisal.
Furniture Appraisal for Insurance Coverage
Given the USPAP-compliant nature of AppraiseItNow’s appraisal reports, we prepare our deliverables for major legal, tax, and financial reporting purposes for individual and commercial clients.
Popular uses of our appraisal reports include:
Because surface is evidence. Original patina, craquelure, and period-consistent wear help confirm age and authenticity, and aggressive cleaning or refinishing routinely reduces desirability and price. Restorations get documented in the report because they drive downward adjustments against comparables.
By the later of six months after the personal representative's appointment or nine months after death. The inventory lists each item at fair market value as of the date of death, and if an appraiser is engaged for hard-to-value property, their name and address appear on the inventory itself.
No. South Dakota has no state estate or inheritance tax, so antique values in an estate serve probate, basis, and federal estate tax purposes only.
Three court-appointed appraisers value each item at actual fair market value where it sits, then file a sworn appraisement signed by at least two of them. It is a formal, court-recognized valuation used when property values are in dispute.
