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Alabama appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of estate contents, firearms, coins, business equipment, vehicles, boats, and business interests for probate, federal estate tax, divorce, business personal property returns, bankruptcy, and damage claims. AppraiseItNow serves Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, and clients statewide, online or onsite.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, ALABAMA COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
Our appraisers work across Alabama's metros and the smaller communities between them. Every assignment is completed by our own credentialed appraisers, online from photographs and documentation you upload or onsite anywhere in the state.
UAB's medical complex over a banking and steel base. Closely held company interests, practice equipment, and estate contents in Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills.
Redstone Arsenal and NASA Marshall engineering. Test benches, laboratory instruments, machine shops, and the practices that own them.
The state capital, Hyundai assembly, and Maxwell Air Force Base. Fleet and specialty vehicles, plant machinery, and probate matters.
A working port with shipyards and Airbus assembly. Vessels, marine equipment, and industrial machinery down the bay.
Mercedes-Benz suppliers beside the University of Alabama. Heavy production equipment and collegiate memorabilia and collections.
A land-grant university in east Alabama farming country. Sporting collections, inherited firearms, and farm equipment.
The Shoals recording tradition and Tennessee River industry. Instruments, session gear, regional artwork, and aluminum and automotive plant equipment.
Market town for the Wiregrass peanut and food-processing belt. Tractors, harvesters, irrigation systems, and grain handling equipment.
AppraiseItNow appraises household contents, firearms, coin collections, and jewelry for Alabama probate inventories and divorce settlements, the machinery a business lists for property tax each fall, business interests for buyouts and bankruptcy schedules, and boats on Lake Guntersville, Lake Martin, and Mobile Bay for insurance and estates. Alabama has required no estate or inheritance tax filing for deaths after December 31, 2004, so a date-of-death appraisal here serves the probate court, the federal return where one is due, and the heirs' cost basis. The bond for an Alabama bonded title comes from a fixed schedule by vehicle type and model year rather than an appraised value, so vehicle appraisals here are for sales, divorces, total loss disputes, and estates.
Most Alabama reports are prepared online from the photographs and documents you upload. Onsite inspection is available statewide for plant floors, full-house estates, and collections that need to be seen in person. Fees are fixed and quoted before we start, and if you are working against a probate filing date, the December 31 listing deadline, or a hearing, we confirm up front whether we can meet it. We do not appraise real estate; for a home, farm, or commercial building, contact a state-licensed real estate appraiser.
Estate contents, firearms, coins, and jewelry for probate, divorce, and bankruptcy schedules
Southern folk art, Gee's Bend quilts, and regional paintings for donations, estates, and insurance
Automotive-supplier, aerospace, and sawmill equipment for lending, property tax listings, and sales
Cars, trucks, and motorcycles for sales, divorce, total loss disputes, and estates
Bass boats on Lake Guntersville and Gulf boats from Orange Beach for insurance, sales, and estates
Closely held companies and professional practices for divorce, buyouts, and bankruptcy
Inventory for lending, bankruptcy schedules, and financial reporting
What clients say we are known for
Across 80+ published AppraiseItNow reviews the picture is consistent: every one is from a client who paid us for an appraisal, and 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.
My daughter had purchased a very collectible 2003 Mustang Cobra terminator just 3 months before her accident with 50,000 miles on it, for 30,000 dollars. We were experiencing some very heavy rains and she hydroplaned and smashed into a guard rail and totaled her car. The insurance company offered her $18,000, but we told them that was an insult to this car. We kept going round and round with them but they were not budging. Finally we googled an independent appraiser and found AppraiseItNow! Their appraised value was 26,462. They negotiated with the insurance for us and we ended up with 25,900. They were awesome and helped us get much closer to the appropriate value of the Cobra. Absolutely worth the price we paid. Highly recommended!
Car Appraisal for Insurance Claim
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
My wife and I purchased a property that included a double-wide mobile home, which we decided to donate to a local charitable organization that provides housing for low-income families. This type of donation required a formal appraisal to qualify for an IRS tax deduction, so we reached out to Appraise It Now. From the start, they were able to clearly answer all of our questions about both the appraisal process and the tax deduction requirements. We provided photos and additional details, and within 10 days we received a thorough, well-prepared report that included all the necessary IRS forms. I’m giving Appraise It Now a five-star review because communication was excellent throughout the entire process. Everyone I spoke with was helpful, friendly, and professional, and emails were always answered quickly. We were completely satisfied with the experience. Thank you!
Mobile Home Appraisal for Charitable Donation
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
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
AppraiseItNow's USPAP-compliant valuation reports are suitable for the most complex appraisal needs including IRS Charitable Contributions & Estate Tax Filings, insurance coverage and claims, divorce settlements, litigation, and other financial purposes. Our team of expert appraisers services both businesses and consumers alike.
Popular uses of our appraisal reports include:
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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.
Business Valuation Expert & Appraiser
ASA, ABV, and CFA charterholder. Since 2016 Justin has valued businesses for estate and gift tax, purchase price allocations, fairness opinions, lending, and buy-sell agreements, across manufacturing, services, retail, and pre-revenue biotech.
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.
Business Valuation Expert & Appraiser
Accredited Senior Appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers. Raymond values capital stock, business enterprises, stock options, and intangible assets.
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
American Society of AppraisersAccredited Senior Appraiser
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsNot to set the bond. Alabama fixes the surety bond amount by vehicle type and model year under Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.34: $50,000 for a passenger vehicle or pickup under five model years old, $25,000 at five to under ten, and $10,000 at ten or older, with lower figures for trailers and motorcycles and higher ones for trucks, buses, and RVs. Salvage vehicles get a reduced bond. An appraisal matters instead when you sell, insure, or divide the vehicle.
The date your attorney or the court specifies, which we set before starting rather than assuming one. We deliver fair market value for vehicles, firearms, jewelry, collections, and business interests as of that date, with the comparable sales and condition notes the report relies on, so the same document works for negotiation and for the hearing if the case gets there.
Under the Alabama Personal Property Appraisal Manual, applying depreciation schedules to what each asset cost, then assessing the result at 20 percent of market value as Class II property under Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-4-1-.04. When a manual figure overstates what older or specialized machinery would actually sell for, an independent appraisal gives the owner a market value to bring to the assessing official.
