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South Dakota damage appraisers preparing USPAP-compliant appraisals of personal property, equipment and machinery, fine art, boats and watercraft, automobiles and vehicles, and inventory for insurance damage claims. AppraiseItNow provides credentialed, USPAP-compliant damage claim appraisals across South Dakota, including Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Aberdeen.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR INSURANCE CARRIERS, ADJUSTERS, AND CLAIMS REVIEWERS ACROSS SOUTH DAKOTA.
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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 professional damage claim appraisals for South Dakota residents and businesses navigating insurance disputes, casualty losses, and diminished value claims. South Dakota's legal framework is distinct: under SDCL 21-25A-3, appraisal clauses in insurance contracts are not automatically binding, making a well-documented, USPAP-compliant appraisal especially important for supporting your position. For vehicle diminished value claims, South Dakota recognizes a six-year statute of limitations for third-party recovery, and the IRS requires a professional appraisal for vehicles valued above $5,000 when claiming a tax write-off.
Both remote and onsite appraisal options are available, so clients across the state can access credentialed appraisers without delay. Whether you are in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, or a rural community, appraisal services in South Dakota are available online or in person to fit your timeline and situation.
AppraiseItNow covers all major asset classes commonly involved in South Dakota damage claim situations, including:
AppraiseItNow serves individual policyholders, agricultural operators, small business owners, fleet managers, and legal professionals across South Dakota who need credible, defensible appraisals to support insurance settlements, casualty loss deductions, or diminished value claims. From hail-damaged farm equipment in the eastern plains to vehicle collision claims in Sioux Falls, our appraisers are equipped to document losses across a wide range of asset types.
What South Dakota clients say we are known for
Across 17 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.
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
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.
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.
Mobile Home Appraisal
I recently requested a retroactive appraisal for fine art from AppraiseItNow. I received excellent service from intake to delivery. The appraisal was delivered on time and the content of the appraisal absolutely met my expectations!
Artwork Appraisal
From the start they were very responsive, price competitive, and had a quick turn around time. Thank you so much to Joe who was very sweet in responding to my emails; I am looking forward to utilizing AppraiseItNow for many years to come.
They go on the court record. Under SDCL Chapter 43-45, the sheriff or levying officer must return an inventory and appraisement of the debtor's personal property, including exempt property, with the writ. The debtor may then select exempt property worth up to $7,000 as head of a family or $5,000 otherwise, chosen and appraised as provided by law.
The absolutely exempt categories: all family pictures, all wearing apparel and clothing of the debtor and family, the family Bible and schoolbooks plus other library books up to $200, and a one-year supply of provisions and fuel. Damaged items in these categories still get valued for insurance or tort purposes; they just cannot be levied.
No. SDCL 36-21B defines regulated appraisal as developing an opinion of real estate value, and the certification rules in ARSD 20:14, including the USPAP compliance requirement, apply to that real estate program. Valuations of vehicles, jewelry, equipment, and other personal property in damage claims are instead judged on the appraiser's qualifications and evidence.
At fair market value as of the date of death, with SDCL 29A-3-706 authorizing the personal representative to employ one or more qualified and disinterested appraisers for assets whose value is not readily ascertainable, and different appraisers for different asset classes. Readily priced items may be valued by the representative directly.
