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Texas probate appraisers offering certified appraisals 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 Texas, including Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, TEXAS 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 USPAP-compliant probate appraisals for Texas estates, supporting the Inventory, Appraisement, and List of Claims that executors must file within 90 days of appointment under the Texas Estates Code. For larger estates subject to federal estate tax, our appraisals substantiate values reported on IRS Form 706, which is due nine months after the date of death. Our reports are prepared by accredited, probate-experienced appraisers and are built to withstand court scrutiny and IRS review.
AppraiseItNow serves clients throughout the state with both online and onsite appraisal options, making the process straightforward regardless of where assets are located. Our appraisers in Texas are available to conduct in-person inspections or complete valuations remotely using photos and documentation submitted through our platform.
We appraise the full range of personal and business assets commonly found in Texas estates, including:
We work with executors, administrators, estate attorneys, and beneficiaries across Texas who need accurate, court-ready valuations to satisfy probate requirements, resolve disputes, or support federal estate tax filings.
What Texas clients say we are known for
Across 9 published Texas 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.
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
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
Every known estate asset, including all personal property regardless of where it sits, listed at fair market value as of the date of death and identified as community or separate property. It must be verified and filed with the court clerk before the 91st day after the representative qualifies, and once approved it becomes the official inventory of the estate for all purposes under Estates Code § 309.051.
No. The personal representative may self-value routine assets using account statements or published pricing guides, and formal appraisals become more common in dependent administrations or where the court appoints appraisers. Art, antiques, high-value collectibles, and closely held business interests are the categories where professional valuation is usually needed.
$75,000, excluding the homestead and exempt property. Qualifying estates can use the streamlined affidavit procedure and generally avoid formal appraisal requirements, though families often still value significant personal property informally to divide it fairly.
Yes, in both directions. The court may extend the filing period or, for good cause, order an earlier filing. When the court does appoint appraisers, Texas names one to three disinterested residents of the county, and each is entitled to a statutory per diem of at least $5 paid from the estate, a vintage but still-codified rule.
