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Personal property appraisals in Virginia for donations, estate tax, divorce, and probate, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises furniture, jewelry, collectibles, art, and electronics across Virginia, including Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, VIRGINIA COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
Virginia's regional markets run from the antiques dealers and auction networks of Richmond, to Northern Virginia's proximity to Washington DC, to the maritime assets of Hampton Roads. Three of the assets below link to a page written for Virginia; the rest link to the appraisers who cover them nationwide.
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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 personal property appraisals throughout Virginia for individuals, families, estates, attorneys, and nonprofit organizations requiring independent valuations for donations, estate tax reporting, divorce proceedings, and probate. Whether you are filing IRS Form 8283 for a charitable contribution, preparing Form 706 for an estate, dividing assets in a divorce, or settling a probate matter, our credentialed appraisers deliver accurate, defensible reports that meet IRS and legal standards.
Most appraisals are completed remotely using photographs and supporting documentation, though onsite inspections are coordinated when required by collection size, item complexity, or the intended use of the report. Virginia clients across Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads, and rural communities throughout the state can access our services without delay. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Replacement Value, and Actual Cash Value (ACV) appraisals for various intended uses.
AppraiseItNow serves individual collectors, families settling estates, donors making charitable contributions, and professional advisors including estate attorneys, CPAs, financial planners, and insurance professionals who require independent, defensible valuations for their clients throughout Virginia.
What Virginia clients say we are known for
Across 23 published Virginia 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.
It is with great pleasure that I give the highest score for their work. I needed antique book appraisals for my beloved but sadly departed wife's antique book collection she wanted to donate to the Remnant Trust. It was a true pleasure to work with this group.
Memorabilia & Collectibles 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
I was skeptical at first, but the company exceeded all of my expectations. The team responded quickly to every question, and the service was excellent. They’re now my go to source for my collection. I’ve used them twice already, and I plan to use them several more times.
Firearms Appraisal for Personal Use
AppraiseItNow's service was expeditious and professional. The report was thorough with plenty of examples and rationale for the valuations. Good service comes at a cost, but for me it was well worth it. Highly recommended!
Personal Property Appraisal for Insurance Coverage
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
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:
The PCGS and NGC price guides and realized-price archives from major numismatic auctions such as Heritage, matched to each coin's grade and variety. Grade, rarity, demand, and provenance drive value far more than date or face value, so a defensible report documents denomination, mint mark, variety, condition, and authenticity coin by coin.
Never. Cleaning, polishing, or otherwise mishandling coins is one of the most expensive mistakes owners make, because it permanently damages surfaces and can cut a collectible coin's value drastically. Bring coins as they are, in whatever holders they occupy, and let the appraisal document condition exactly as found.
No, Virginia imposes no estate or inheritance tax; the belief that it does is a common misconception. Federal filing is a separate question: when a gross estate exceeds the federal threshold, coin collections are reported on Form 706 at fair market value, which is where a documented numismatic appraisal earns its keep.
Because collector demand concentrates at threshold grades, a single point on the Sheldon scale, such as the jump from AU to Mint State or MS65 to MS66, can multiply the price of the same coin. Rarity is properly measured by how many examples survive at a given grade, not by mintage alone, which is why we match comparables grade for grade rather than quoting a series average.