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Michigan appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of firearms, fine art, cars and semi trucks, Great Lakes boats, shop and fitness equipment, and business interests for probate, insurance claims, divorce, bankruptcy, and charitable donations. AppraiseItNow serves Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Traverse City, Kalamazoo, and clients statewide, online or onsite.
AppraiseItNow was able to provide me exactly what I needed on a timely basis
…it only took about 2 weeks to get a very nice detailed appraisal report
They negotiated with the insurance for us… Absolutely worth the price we paid
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, MICHIGAN COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
Michigan designs and builds at every scale, from prototype tooling in the Detroit suburbs to office furniture in Grand Rapids and iron ore on Lake Superior. Every assignment is completed by our own credentialed appraisers, online from photographs and documentation you upload or onsite anywhere in the state.
More automotive tooling, prototype and test capacity than anywhere in North America. Dies and fixtures, machining and metrology equipment, collector automobiles, and fine art.
A century of office furniture headquarters, plus a medical research corridor. Furniture production lines, design classics from the local makers, and clinical and laboratory equipment.
One of the largest university research operations in the country, with mobility engineering around it. Laboratory instruments, sensor and test vehicle equipment, and academic collections.
State government beside vehicle assembly and agricultural research. Assembly and paint line equipment, fleet vehicles, and research farm machinery.
Pharmaceutical manufacturing, paper making, and the guitar industry that started here. Process and packaging equipment, paper machinery, and vintage guitars and amplifiers.
Cherry orchards and vineyards on the peninsulas, boats in the bay. Orchard and winery equipment, tasting room assets, powerboats, and sailing yachts.
Iron mining and Lake Superior shipping since the 1840s. Haul trucks and processing equipment, ore dock machinery, and logging assets.
Chemical research at global scale in a small city. Pilot plant and process equipment, analytical laboratory instruments, and the art collections the industry built.
AppraiseItNow appraises guns, antique artwork, everything from a car collection to a high-mileage semi, boats on the Great Lakes and inland lakes, fitness and machine-shop equipment, and closely held companies for probate inventories, insurance claims, divorce, bankruptcy schedules, loan collateral, and charitable donations in Michigan. The probate inventory is due 91 days after appointment with each item at fair market value as of the date of death, and when a fire-policy claim stalls over the amount of loss, the Michigan Insurance Code lets either side demand appraisal, with each party naming a competent, independent appraiser.
Most reports are completed online from photographs and documents you upload; onsite inspection is available statewide, Upper Peninsula included, for fleets, shop equipment, full-house estates, and collections where condition drives value. Fees are fixed and quoted before work begins, and if you have a 91-day inventory date, a February 20 personal property statement, or a court date, we confirm up front whether we can meet it. We do not appraise real estate; for a home, farm, or commercial building we refer you to a state-licensed real estate appraiser.
Firearms, clothing, collections, and estate contents for probate, divorce, and insurance claims
Great Lakes cruisers and inland-lake runabouts for insurance, sale, and estates
Closely held companies, angel stakes, and practices for divorce, IRA conversions, and sale
Machine shop, fitness, and food-service equipment for lending, personal property statements, and sales
Antique artwork, paintings, and prints for donations, estates, and insurance
Cars, classics, and semi trucks for bonded titles, loan collateral, and total loss
Inventory for lending, bankruptcy schedules, and financial reporting
Real Michigan 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 needed an IRS-qualified appraisal for an unusual and costly piece of medical equipment. AppraiseItNow was able to provide me exactly what I needed on a timely basis. The personnel at the company are very friendly and helpful. I would definitely use them again.
Medical Equipment Appraisal for Charitable Donation
They appraised an older trailer for me that required a bonded title. They were great with communication and it only took about 2 weeks to get a very nice detailed appraisal report, which finding comps for older trailers is not straight forward. Highly recommend!
Trailer Appraisal for Title Bond
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
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 standardsNo. Under MCL 257.217, when the Secretary of State is not satisfied as to ownership of a vehicle worth more than $2,500 or less than ten years old, it may require a surety bond equal to twice the value of the vehicle as determined by the Secretary of State, not by the applicant. An independent appraisal still helps when a vehicle is modified, restored, or otherwise poorly represented by standard pricing guides.
Either the insured or the insurer can demand appraisal in writing when they cannot agree on the actual cash value or amount of loss. Under MCL 500.2833 each side names a competent, independent appraiser within 20 days of the demand, the two appraisers pick a competent, impartial umpire (or ask the circuit court to pick one if they cannot agree within 15 days), and the appraisers then set the loss item by item. We serve as independent appraisers in those proceedings.
February 20 each year, or the next business day when that falls on a weekend or holiday, under MCL 211.19. The statement reports the personal property the business owned or held on December 31 of the prior year to the local assessor, and an itemized appraisal is the fastest way to support the values it shows.