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Baton Rouge appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of industrial equipment, business assets, vehicles, and personal property for loan collateral, insurance claims, and estate tax. AppraiseItNow appraises heavy machinery, specialty inventories, and fine art across the Baton Rouge area.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, BATON ROUGE COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
AppraiseItNow is an appraisal company offering both online and onsite appraisal services throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding Capital Region. Whether you need a valuation for estate planning, insurance coverage, charitable donations, legal proceedings, or business transactions, our credentialed appraisers are ready to help.
Baton Rouge's economy spans industrial logistics, specialty chemicals, advanced manufacturing, and energy infrastructure, creating consistent demand for professional appraisals across a wide range of asset types. From the Port of Greater Baton Rouge and its growing energy projects to the industrial corridors of East Baton Rouge Parish, our appraisers understand the local market. Our mission is to deliver defensible, USPAP-compliant valuations with exceptional speed, professionalism, and client service.
AppraiseItNow provides full appraisal coverage across Baton Rouge and the greater Capital Region, including East Baton Rouge Parish, Ascension Parish, and surrounding communities. Our appraisers are credentialed through leading professional organizations including ISA, ASA, AAA, CAGA, AMEA, and NEBB, bringing specialized expertise to assets ranging from heavy industrial equipment to fine art and personal property. Whether your needs are tied to Baton Rouge's expanding manufacturing sector or a personal estate matter, we are equipped to deliver accurate, reliable valuations.
We appraise a broad range of assets throughout Baton Rouge, including:
Jewelry, antiques, furniture, coins, collectibles, and household goods.
Paintings, prints, sculpture, photography, and mixed media.
Medical equipment, restaurant equipment, manufacturing machinery, and technology assets.
LLCs, S-corps, partnerships, fractional interests, and privately held stock.
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, trailers, and classic vehicles.
Sailboats, powerboats, yachts, jet skis, and personal watercraft.
Retail inventory, wholesale stock, raw materials, and finished goods.
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 standardsIn the 19th Judicial District Court for East Baton Rouge Parish, with the courthouse listed at 300 North Boulevard and the clerk's downtown offices at 222 Saint Louis Street. Clerk records are open for in-person inspection during business hours without an appointment, which helps when reviewing prior inventories or filings.
A sworn descriptive list of assets and liabilities plus documents proving the value of the estate's assets, alongside the heirship affidavit and petition. Personal property appraisals are specifically called for when the estate holds valuable items like art and jewelry, since the sworn list needs defensible values behind it.
No. Louisiana estates under $125,000 may qualify for the simplified small succession procedure after a 90-day waiting period, while larger estates need full court proceedings. The appraised value of the personal property can be exactly what determines which route the file takes.
It deepens the market. The Port of Greater Baton Rouge is among the largest on the Mississippi River, and the region's petrochemical, manufacturing, and logistics activity supports a stronger buyer pool for machinery and business personal property. Art, antiques, and jewelry, by contrast, tend to rely on regional comparables beyond the city.
