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Alaska appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of commercial fishing vessels, heavy equipment, vehicles, estate contents, Alaska Native art, and business interests for probate, bonded titles, insurance, divorce, and Anchorage business property returns. AppraiseItNow serves Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, the Mat-Su Valley, the Kenai Peninsula, and clients statewide, online or onsite.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, ALASKA COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
Distance shapes appraisal work in Alaska more than in any other state. Every assignment is completed by our own credentialed appraisers, online from photographs and documentation you upload or onsite anywhere in the state.
The state's commercial center for oil and gas services and freight. Contractor equipment, fleet vehicles, and closely held company interests.
Interior hub with UAF, Fort Wainwright, and placer gold. Earthmoving and mining equipment, assay instruments, and gold and coin holdings.
A capital with no road out, running on government and fishing. Fishing vessels, permits and marine gear, and Northwest Coast art.
Cook Inlet oil and gas beside a salmon fishery. Processing plant machinery, seiners and setnet gear, and lodge contents.
An outer-coast fishing town with a deep collecting tradition. Russian and Tlingit period pieces, marine equipment, and vessels.
AppraiseItNow appraises gillnetters, seiners, and skiffs for Alaska estates and insurance, the excavators, drill rigs, and support equipment that oilfield, mining, and construction contractors buy and finance, the trucks, snowmachines, and ATVs that need a value for an Alaska DMV surety bond, and the household contents, ivory, basketry, and business interests a probate inventory or divorce has to price. An Alaska personal representative has three months from appointment to inventory the estate at fair market value as of the date of death, and in Anchorage the first $100,000 of business personal property became exempt on January 1, 2026, so owners above that line report assets held on January 1.
Because much of Alaska is off the road system, we work mainly from the photographs, hull and serial numbers, maintenance records, and survey reports you send us, and we travel for the assignments that need it: a fleet in Kenai, a camp's equipment in Fairbanks, a full estate in Juneau. Fees are fixed and quoted before work begins, and we tell you up front whether a probate or title-bond deadline is one we can meet. We do not appraise real estate; for a house, cabin, or commercial parcel, contact a state-licensed real estate appraiser.
Alaska Native carvings, baskets, and masks, and Sydney Laurence paintings, for estates and donations
Oilfield, mining, and construction equipment for lending, sales, insurance, and estates
Trucks, snowmachines, and ATVs for DMV surety bonds, total loss, and estates
Estate contents, firearms, and collections for probate, divorce, and insurance
Fishing operations, guide services, and contractors for sale, divorce, and succession
Bristol Bay gillnetters, seiners, and Prince William Sound cruisers for insurance, lending, and estates
Inventory for lending, financial reporting, and Anchorage property returns
Real Alaska assignments, with the intended use and how each value conclusion was supported.
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.
I love the online appraisal format to give me a good idea of what my boat is worth without showing the boat. The appraisal fee is more than reasonable, and I love your professional service!
Boat Appraisal for Charitable Donation
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
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 standardsThe Alaska DMV accepts an appraisal from a licensed dealer, an insurance appraiser, or a bank, and the vehicle must be physically in Alaska with the appraisal done in state. The surety bond is written for one and a half times that appraised value and runs three years. We prepare the supporting valuation and tell you before you order whether your vehicle, trailer, or snowmachine fits the DMV's requirements.
Only from owners with more than $100,000 in taxable personal property. Under AMC 12.10.020 the first $100,000 of assessed value became exempt on January 1, 2026; above that, the annual return reports the cost of every asset owned, possessed, or controlled as of January 1, and the Municipality assesses it at full and true value. Businesses under the threshold do not file.
No. The personal representative prepares the inventory within three months of appointment, listing each item at its fair market value as of the date of death, and may rely on independent appraisals for the values. Our reports are written to drop straight into that inventory, item by item.
