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Antique furniture appraisals in Washington DC for donations, estate tax, divorce, and probate, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises period pieces, Victorian furniture, Colonial antiques, Art Deco pieces, and heirloom case goods across Washington DC, including Washington and surrounding areas.
By far the best of the best when it comes to an appraisal company
…very helpful in my being able to get the highest amount possible from my insurance company
Their customer service is OUTSTANDING… I’d give 10 if possible!
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT ANTIQUE FURNITURE APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, WASHINGTON DC 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.
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 antique furniture appraisal services in Washington DC for a wide range of purposes, including charitable donations, estate tax filings, divorce proceedings, and probate matters. Washington DC's rich history and concentration of estates, embassies, and historic properties means antique furniture of significant age and value changes hands regularly, making accurate, credentialed appraisals essential for legal, financial, and tax-related decisions.
Our appraisers work with clients across the District through both remote and onsite appraisal options, accommodating everything from single-piece evaluations to full household inventories. As part of our personal property appraisal services, we apply rigorous methodology and current market data to every engagement. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Replacement Value, and Actual Cash Value (ACV) appraisals for various intended uses.
Our appraisers evaluate a broad spectrum of antique furniture spanning multiple periods, styles, and countries of origin. Whether you own a single heirloom piece or a curated collection assembled over decades, we have the expertise to assess it accurately. Common categories we appraise include:
Washington DC's proximity to major auction houses, diplomatic estates, and historic collections means appraisers here regularly encounter furniture of exceptional provenance and rarity. Our team is equipped to research maker's marks, construction techniques, and regional stylistic details that directly affect valuation outcomes.
AppraiseItNow serves a diverse client base across Washington DC, including estate attorneys, executors, divorcing spouses, individual collectors, nonprofit organizations making charitable donations, and financial advisors managing high-value estates. Whether you are navigating a complex probate matter or simply need a qualified appraisal for a tax filing, our credentialed professionals are ready to assist.
What Washington DC clients say we are known for
Across 23 published Washington DC 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.
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
I contacted AppraiseItNow on a weekend asking for an expedited appraisal needed the following Tuesday, sent pictures as requested and answered a few questions for their team. Not only did the appraisal arrive on Tuesday, Joe waived the expedited fee! I would definitely recommend his services.
Antique Furniture Appraisal for Insurance Claim
I was very pleased with the service from AppraiseItNow. They responded quickly, offered fair pricing and turnaround, and the appraisal was done by a highly qualified expert. I provided details, photos, and records, and the final report was exactly what I needed. Fantastic service. I’d definitely use them again.
Antique Furniture Appraisal for Insurance Claim
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
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
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:
Maker attribution, originality, condition, and provenance. Marks or labels from recognized artisans such as Duncan Phyfe, original finish and hardware, and a documented ownership history can move a piece into a higher tier, while stripped or heavily repaired examples fall toward decorator-level pricing.
In supervised administrations, every inventory item must be appraised at fair market value as of the date of death under D.C. Code Section 20-712, with the appraisal verified by the appraiser. The inventory is filed on Probate Form 27, generally within three months of the personal representative's appointment.
Sometimes. Superior Court Probate Rule 109(d) requires qualified special appraisers for assets the standing appraisers do not ordinarily handle, such as business interests, coins, and stamps, and allows court approval of special appraisers for other hard-to-value property.
Retail replacement value, the cost to replace the piece with a comparable one in the appropriate retail market. It typically runs above auction-level fair market value, which is why an insurance schedule and an estate inventory can legitimately show different numbers for the same item.