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Personal property appraisal services for estate tax (IRS Form 706), charitable donations (Form 8283), insurance claims, and equitable distribution, prepared in accordance with USPAP. AppraiseItNow appraises furniture, jewelry, artwork, antiques, and complete household contents, online and onsite across the US.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, INSURANCE AGENCIES, LENDERS, AND MORE.
Certified, USPAP-compliant valuations of individual pieces and complete collections, online or onsite in all 50 states.
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AppraiseItNow delivers fast, fully online or onsite personal property appraisals for legal, tax, insurance, and estate purposes, and we handle projects large and small for individuals, families, attorneys, and accountants.
Purposes we serve
We prepare personal property appraisals for the matters that most often need an independent value:
Value definitions
Fair Market Value (FMV) and Replacement Value are the two definitions we issue for personal property. Which one we apply follows from the intended use of the report.
How we work
Most personal property assignments are completed remotely. We coordinate an onsite inspection when the scope, the size of the collection, or the complexity of the pieces calls for one.
We appraise personal property across every major category, from a single piece of jewelry or furniture to the complete contents of a home, for legal, tax, insurance, and estate use.
Household and furnishings
We appraise the contents of a home piece by piece or as a complete inventory:
Art, antiques, and instruments
We appraise fine art and antiques, along with the instruments and books that often share the same household or estate:
Jewelry and precious metals
We value jewelry and precious metals individually or as a collection, from a single stone to a numismatic holding:
Collectibles and firearms
We appraise collectibles and firearms as single items or as complete collections:
AppraiseItNow serves individuals, families, attorneys, and accountants with personal property projects large and small, from one inherited piece to the contents of a whole house.
Owners, collectors, and heirs
Personal property owners, collectors, and estate inheritors come to us for values on what they hold, as do individuals making a non-cash charitable donation and people working through a major financial or other life event.
Families in transition
Couples going through a divorce and families dealing with estate planning or post-death matters, including probate, estate tax filings on IRS Form 706, and settling an estate, rely on our reports to divide or report personal property.
Insurance and advisors
Individuals dealing with insurance coverage, damage, or loss claims use our appraisals to document what they own or have lost, and attorneys and accountants engage us on their clients' personal property matters.
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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 standardsWhat personal property clients say we are known for
Across 23 published personal property 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.
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've dealt with several appraisers, and this was my first time using AppraiseItNow. They were by far the best. They did a great job. Their process was honest, efficient, and very detailed. Their staff was highly credentialed, and they provided IRS-compliant guidelines in their evaluation process, which was exactly what we were looking for. Their customer service also had prompt response times and was a pleasure to work with. If I need this service again, I won't go anywhere else.
Personal Property Appraisal for Charitable Donation
We had an excellent experience working with AppraiseItNow. From start to finish, their team was professional, responsive, and incredibly thorough. They took the time to understand our specific needs and delivered a detailed and accurate appraisal that was well organized and easy to understand. Communication was clear and timely throughout the entire process. They were always available to answer our questions and provided thoughtful explanations whenever we needed more clarity. Their attention to detail and strong market knowledge gave us complete confidence in the final report. It’s clear that they take pride in their work and genuinely care about providing high-quality service. We would absolutely recommend AppraiseItNow to any business or property owner looking for a reliable and professional appraisal company. Five stars all the way.
Personal Property Appraisal for Charitable Donation
I asked AppraiseItNow to value a piece of sports memorabilia for purposes of a charitable donation. The item is rarely sold. Their research unearthed an important recent sale of a similar item, which I had not found previously, and which the first appraiser I used had not found either. AppraiseItNow was a good deal more expensive than the first service, but they crafted a detailed report in which I have much more confidence. They also helped me make sure the correct tax forms are used. Thank you!
Sports Memorabilia 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
Standard Fee Range
$395 – $2200
Standard range for our Personal Property appraisals based on past projects
Two report tiers. Your intended use sets which one you need.
from $195
USPAP-compliant report for standard purposes
from $295
USPAP-compliant and IRS-qualified report for advanced purposes
Please note that the fees listed below are for informational purposes and are subject to change. Our team will review your materials and issue your quote before we get started.
1 item
$195 – $495
Single-item appraisal
10 items
$695 – $1200
Small collection pricing
50-100+ items
$1,600 – $3,500+
Discounted collection pricing
Our Personal Property appraisal fees are transparent, scope-based, and designed to be fully USPAP-compliant for your intended use. We don't bill by the hour and will propose a fixed fee before we start our work, so you'll know exactly what you are paying before engaging our team. Please note that the pricing outlined here is strictly for informational purposes; before issuing your quote, we will need to get a better understanding of your assets so we can properly scope the assignment.
Popular uses
The same personal property report is read by very different audiences: the IRS on a donor's Form 8283 or a Form 709, a probate court and the executor settling an estate, an insurance underwriter or adjuster, two attorneys dividing a household, and a lender taking a collection as collateral. Each use below opens the page for that engagement.
Furniture, collections, and whole-household clear-outs donated to a charity. Any noncash gift over $5,000 needs a qualified appraisal to claim the deduction; we prepare it, complete Section B, and sign the appraiser declaration on the donor's Form 8283.
Date-of-death values for the contents of a home, a collection, or a safe deposit box. The same report serves the probate court inventory, Schedule F of the estate tax return, and an even split among heirs, so the executor commissions it once.
Replacement values to schedule jewelry, silver, and collectibles on a policy before a loss, and independent valuations of what was stolen, flooded, or broken when the carrier's number is too low. We work from photos and documentation when the item is gone.
A neutral fair market value for the household contents, jewelry, and collections each spouse is keeping, prepared for either party's attorney or as a joint engagement, and written to hold up if the settlement goes before a judge.
Jewelry, a coin collection, or family heirlooms given to children or a trust above the annual exclusion are reported on Form 709 at fair market value on the date of the gift. A qualified appraisal is what starts the statute of limitations on that return.
Collateral values for a loan secured by a collection, fine jewelry, or the contents of a home, written to the lender's requirements and stating the basis of value the lender asked for.
A written fair market value opinion before selling an inherited collection, buying a piece privately, or simply recording what a collection is worth, so the price rests on comparable sales rather than a dealer's offer.
Real personal property assignments we have completed, showing the intended use each report was prepared for, the standard of value applied, and how the conclusion was supported.
Fourteen photographs of grouped furniture and household goods, and a probate court waiting on a date-of-death value for all of it.
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Roughly 170 kinds of household goods and clothing, photographed in bulk and in closed bins, donated to two nonprofits and claimed on one Form 8283.
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Two suite-level Super Bowl tickets with hospitality, donated to charity. We rebuilt the ticket market as it stood on the donation date.
Read the case studyWe appraise a broad range of personal property including fine art, antiques, jewelry, watches, coins, stamps, silver, furniture, rugs, wine, collectibles, memorabilia, and entire estate contents. We serve individual owners, collectors, families, estates, attorneys, and organizations across all major personal property categories.
Yes. We regularly appraise items in varying condition, including aged, damaged, or previously unappraised pieces. Condition, provenance, age, authenticity, and market demand are all factored into the valuation.
Yes. We provide aggregated valuations for entire estates, household contents, and large collections across multiple personal property categories. Volume-based pricing is available for larger assignments and is confirmed in advance.
Turnaround varies by project scope, and we confirm timing up front before any work begins. If you are working against a court date, tax filing deadline, or closing, tell us when you request a quote and we will confirm whether we can meet it. Expedited options may be available for time-sensitive matters.
Short answers to the terms and requirements that come up most often on personal property assignments.
