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California appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of household contents, jewelry, fine art, construction equipment, vehicles, boats, and business interests for probate, federal estate and gift tax, charitable donations, divorce, bankruptcy, and total loss claims. AppraiseItNow serves Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento, and clients statewide, online or onsite.
…they crafted a detailed report in which I have much more confidence
10 Stars!!… the appraisal was even more than what I was expecting
…even during the holiday season… I was genuinely impressed
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, CALIFORNIA COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
California holds more distinct valuation markets than any other state, from studio equipment in Los Angeles to winery tanks in Napa. Every assignment is completed by our own credentialed appraisers, online from photographs and documentation you upload or onsite anywhere in the state.
Entertainment production, the twin ports, and South Bay aerospace. Camera and production packages, art and photography, and Beverly Hills and Malibu estates.
Semiconductor and hardware engineering, concentrated as nowhere else. Test and measurement instruments, cleanroom tooling, prototype shops, and minority technology interests.
Naval facilities, the Torrey Pines biotech corridor, and craft brewing. Diagnostic and laboratory instruments, brewhouse systems, and vessels around the bay.
Finance and venture capital concentrated in a small footprint. Fractional interests in private companies, art and design, jewelry, and cellared wine.
The middle of the most productive farming region in the country. Orchard and vineyard equipment, packing and cold storage lines, and family farming entities.
Kern County oil production and the Tejon logistics corridor. Pumping units, workover rigs, heavy haul trucks, and yard equipment.
State government amid rice and row crop ground. Farm machinery, contractor fleets, and Fabulous Forties and Land Park contents.
Wine turns this valley into specialized production assets and liquid inventory. Tanks, presses, bottling lines, cooperage, cased goods, and private cellars.
AppraiseItNow appraises household goods, jewelry, and art for California estates and Form 706, construction, medical, and fitness equipment for lenders, bankruptcy trustees, and buyers, cars, dump trucks, and boats for total loss claims, divorce, and sales, and business interests for gift tax and buyouts. No California estate tax return has been required for deaths on or after January 1, 2005, and in probate the court-appointed referee appraises everything except the cash items the personal representative values, so our estate work here is for federal filings, trusts, and divisions among heirs. In divorce, Family Code section 2552 values assets as near as practicable to the time of trial, and we date the appraisal to that or the alternate date the court sets.
Most reports are completed online from the photographs and records you upload; onsite inspection is available statewide for a Central Valley equipment yard, a Bay Area estate, or a Southern California art collection. Fees are fixed and quoted before work begins, and if you face an inventory deadline or a trial date, we confirm up front whether we can meet it. We do not appraise real estate; for a home, land, or commercial building, contact a state-licensed real estate appraiser.
Household goods, jewelry, coins, and collections for probate, Form 706, gift tax, and divorce
Construction, medical, and fitness equipment for lending, bankruptcy, and sales statewide
Sailboats and sportfishers from San Diego to the Delta, and Tahoe runabouts, for insurance and sale
Contemporary art, California plein air paintings, and Hollywood memorabilia for donations and estates
Cars, dump trucks, and collector vehicles for total loss, diminished value, divorce, and estates
Startups, professional practices, and family companies for gift tax, divorce, and buyouts
Inventory for lending, bankruptcy, and financial reporting
Real California assignments, with the intended use and how each value conclusion was supported.
What California clients say we are known for
Across 11 published California appraisal reviews, every one from a client who paid AppraiseItNow for an appraisal, the three things they raise most often are how quickly we answer, that they would hire us again, and how much research is visible in the report.
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
10 Stars!! Joe was a pleasure to work with. Answered all my questions with incredible patience. Payment was swift and they got started immediately and the turn around time was much sooner than I expected. (I was on a time crunch and they got it done for me incredibly fast!) And the best part was the appraisal was even more than what I was expecting. And everything I need was sent to my email. Fantastic experience, would recommend to anyone needing an appraisal!
Auto Appraisal for Charitable Donation
AppraiseItNow did an excellent job appraising our unique art collection. Joe was always prompt and responsive, and he and his team delivered a thorough, well-supported appraisal in just a couple of weeks, even during the holiday season. I was genuinely impressed. Thank you for the great work!
Artwork Appraisal for Insurance Coverage
We were amazed at their professionalism in working with us and the quality of the final appraisal report. And all for thousands less than other appraisers.
Tractor Appraisal for Charitable Donation
I read all the prior reviews and decided on AppraiseItNow to do an IRS qualified online appraisal of my RV trailer. Joe was very responsive via both text and email. The appraiser was quick, professional, convenient and very thorough. After I provided them the RV details, facts, pictures, and the information they needed, they provided a fair and accurate appraisal. I will definitely use them again as needed.
Recreational Vehicle Appraisal for Charitable Donation
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
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 standardsAny owner of taxable personal property with an aggregate cost of $100,000 or more in a county, under Revenue and Taxation Code section 441. The signed statement is due to the assessor between the lien date and 5 p.m. on April 1, and a penalty applies to statements not filed by May 7. Smaller owners file when the assessor asks. An independent appraisal helps when the cost-based assessment overstates what older equipment is worth.
Not on current gifts. The State Controller collects gift tax only on gifts made before June 8, 1982, and the state estate tax return has not been required for deaths on or after January 1, 2005. Gifts of art, jewelry, equipment, or business interests by California residents are reported federally on Form 709, and the qualified appraisal that supports them follows IRS rules rather than any state standard.
Yes. Family Code section 2552 directs the court to value assets and liabilities as near as practicable to the time of trial, but on proper notice and a showing of good cause it may instead value some or all of them at a date after separation and before trial to reach an equal division. We date each appraisal to whichever date counsel expects the court to apply and note it plainly in the report.