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DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT CLOTHING APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, INSURANCE AGENCIES, LENDERS, 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 clothing appraisals for charitable donation filings, estate tax reporting, insurance coverage and claims, divorce proceedings, and probate, most often for designer garments, vintage fashion, couture pieces, and curated wardrobes.
When an appraisal applies
Clothing appraisals are most often requested for designer garments, vintage fashion, couture pieces, and curated wardrobes that carry meaningful monetary value beyond standard retail pricing, where a filing, a claim, or a proceeding needs that value documented.
How we work
Most clothing appraisals are completed remotely from photographs, provenance documentation, and purchase records. We coordinate an onsite inspection for large estate wardrobes or collections that require a physical condition assessment.
Purposes we serve
We prepare clothing appraisals for a focused set of purposes:
AppraiseItNow appraises clothing across a wide spectrum of categories, focusing on pieces where documented value is needed for a legal, tax, or insurance purpose and where brand, age, condition, and provenance materially affect value.
Designer and couture
Garments from recognized houses and ateliers, where the label and its documentation carry the value:
Vintage, streetwear, and furs
Pieces valued for their era, their scarcity, or their materials:
Donations and estates
We also appraise donated clothing collections submitted for an IRS charitable deduction and estate wardrobes that require item-by-item or aggregate valuation.
We serve individual collectors, fashion donors, estate executors, and families in probate or divorce, together with the attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors, and nonprofit organizations that need a credible clothing valuation for a client or a donation.
Donors, collectors, and families
Fashion donors, collectors, estate executors, and families in probate or divorce engage us when donated garments, an inherited wardrobe, or a divided collection needs a documented value.
Advisors and nonprofits
Attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors rely on our clothing appraisals for a client's tax or legal filing, and nonprofit organizations that receive donated clothing engage us as part of a broader personal property appraisal.
What clothing appraisal clients say we are known for
Across 23 published clothing 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.
By far the best of the best when it comes to an appraisal company. Truly professional owner who provides a detailed appraisal in an efficient and better than expected delivery time. A must GO TO Company. Would recommend to anyone.
Clothing Appraisal for Charitable Donation
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
Submit estimate or list of items for our review.
We'll share a flat fee quote for your approval.
Submit details on all of your items for our review.
We'll conduct detailed research and prepare a written USPAP-compliant report.
Delivery of your report and supporting documents (e.g., signed IRS Form 8283) by email.
Standard Fee Range
$395 – $2200
Standard range for our Clothing 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
Small collection
$695 – $1200
Small collection pricing, dozens of items
Large collection
$1,600 – $3,500+
100+ items
Our Clothing 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.
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:
Designer or brand, condition, rarity and age, fabric and craftsmanship, provenance, and current resale demand. For vintage or historically significant garments, documented provenance can materially increase value and is addressed directly in the report. Ordinary used clothing is analyzed against the actual secondary market, which behaves very differently from designer or collectible pieces.
It depends on the purpose: fair market value for IRS donations, estate tax, and probate; replacement value for insurance scheduling; and actual cash value, which applies depreciation, after a loss. These are not interchangeable, and the report states which standard the conclusion reflects.
When the claimed deduction for an item or group of similar items exceeds $5,000, the IRS requires a qualified appraisal with Section B of Form 8283 attached. The appraisal must support fair market value as of the donation date, not retail replacement value.
No. Asking prices and insurance replacement estimates reflect different markets from what a willing buyer actually pays for used garments. A related error is lumping ordinary used clothing together with designer or provenance-backed pieces, which can overstate or understate the total materially. We base conclusions on comparable sales in the relevant secondary market.
Usually not, unless the wardrobe includes designer, vintage, or collectible pieces that materially affect estate value. Form 706 is generally required only when the gross estate plus adjusted taxable gifts exceeds the basic exclusion amount ($13.99 million for 2025), but state thresholds vary widely, and executors often need defensible values for notable garments even below federal thresholds.
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