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Equipment appraisals in Kentucky for donations, lending, M&A, and financial reporting, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises manufacturing equipment, construction machinery, agricultural equipment, fleet vehicles, and industrial tools across Kentucky, including Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, KENTUCKY 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.
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 standardsAppraiseItNow provides professional equipment and machinery appraisals throughout Kentucky, serving clients who need credible valuations for charitable donations, asset-based lending, mergers and acquisitions, and financial reporting. Whether you are a manufacturer in Louisville, an agribusiness operator in the Bluegrass region, or a logistics company in Northern Kentucky, our appraisers deliver thorough, well-documented reports that satisfy IRS requirements, lender standards, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting needs.
Our appraisers serve clients across Kentucky through both remote and onsite engagements, accommodating everything from single-asset valuations to large multi-site equipment inventories. Onsite inspections allow our team to assess condition, operational lifespan, and local market factors that influence value, while remote appraisals offer a fast and cost-effective option for straightforward assignments. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Orderly Liquidation Value (OLV), Forced Liquidation Value (FLV), and Replacement Value appraisals for various intended uses.
Kentucky's diverse industrial base generates demand for appraisals across a wide range of equipment categories. Our appraisers have experience valuing assets in manufacturing, agriculture, transportation, healthcare, food production, and more, covering the full spectrum of machinery found across the state's major economic sectors. Common equipment types we appraise include:
Kentucky's agribusiness sector adds a layer of complexity to equipment appraisals, as valuations must account for regional market trends, local parts availability, and the operational demands unique to horse farms and row crop operations. Appraisers serving the state's 16-plus major markets, from Covington and Elizabethtown to Hopkinsville and Paducah, must apply geographic familiarity consistent with USPAP competency requirements.
AppraiseItNow serves a broad range of clients across Kentucky, including business owners, lenders, attorneys, accountants, estate administrators, nonprofit organizations, and corporate finance teams who need reliable equipment and machinery valuations for transactions, compliance, or reporting purposes.
What Kentucky clients say we are known for
Across 16 published Kentucky 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 quickly we answer, and how much research is visible in the report.
I run small non-profit.... we receive an eclectic assortment of materials, tools and similar equipment. Finding appraisers in Kentucky has been challenging, and I'm glad I found AppraiseItNow. They were responsive to questions, the process was simple, and they produced a report in a timely manner - I will use AppraiseItNow again in the future!
Machinery & Equipment Appraisal for Charitable Donation
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
I recommend AppraiseItNow Inc. highly. I needed an appraisal of fair market value for geologic laboratory equipment for charitable donations to three universities. The unique items and limited secondary market complicated the valuation. They provided a sound, verifiable estimate and the 8283 forms that I was able to use in my tax filings. I would use them again.
Lab Equipment Appraisal for Charitable Donation
I needed an IRS-qualified appraisal for an unusual and costly piece of medical equipment. AppraiseItNow was able to provide me exactly what I needed on a timely basis. The personnel at the company are very friendly and helpful. I would definitely use them again.
Medical Equipment Appraisal for Charitable Donation
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
Affordable and reliable, with fast service and always responsive to my messages and questions. They delivered my appraisal on time without a glitch. 100% Recommended! I wouldn’t use anyone else for my business. Thank you, Joe — you’re great!
Machinery & Equipment Appraisal for Bankruptcy Filing
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:
Form 62A500 must be filed with the local PVA between January 1 and May 15 each year, with no extensions and a separate return for each property location. If the total fair cash value at a location is $1,000 or less, no return is required, though records must still be kept.
Kentucky's appeal path starts with resolving the matter directly with the PVA office, and unresolved disputes proceed to the Kentucky Board of Tax Appeals. Independent, well-documented equipment values give that conversation a factual footing.
By considering the sales comparison, cost, and income approaches, with sales comparison and cost carrying the weight for most machinery and equipment and income used when an asset has a clearly identifiable earnings stream. Market data comes from auction platforms, dealer listings, and manufacturer pricing rather than book value.
No. Kentucky computes reported value by multiplying original cost by conversion factors that apply as long as the asset remains in use, regardless of accounting depreciation, and for Class VI assets older than 27 years the taxpayer must contact the Division of State Valuation for a specific factor. Fully depreciated books and a zero tax value are two different questions.
Yes. KRS 376.440 gives anyone who sells, repairs, or supplies equipment and machinery a lien for reasonable or agreed charges, which attaches even without possession and is preserved by filing with the county clerk within three months. An undisclosed repair lien can depress salability and auction pricing, so lien searches belong alongside the appraisal in purchase and lending decisions.
