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Minnesota appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of farm equipment, household contents and collections, fine art, vehicles and RVs, and closely held businesses for Minnesota estate tax, probate, divorce, bankruptcy, and charitable donations. AppraiseItNow serves Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Duluth, St. Cloud, Mankato, and clients statewide, online or onsite.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, MINNESOTA COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
A headquarters city, the world's best known clinic, a Great Lakes ore port, and the Red River Valley all sit inside Minnesota. Every assignment is completed by our own credentialed appraisers, online from photographs and documentation you upload or onsite anywhere in the state.
Retail, medical device, and food headquarters, backed by serious museums. Privately held company interests, contemporary art collections, and food processing and printing equipment.
The Mayo Clinic makes this one of the densest medical technology concentrations anywhere. Imaging and surgical equipment, laboratory instruments, and specialty practice interests.
Iron ore and grain at the far end of Great Lakes shipping. Ore dock and conveyor equipment, aircraft maintenance assets, and heavy shop machinery.
Granite quarrying, then light manufacturing and distribution. Quarry and stone fabrication equipment, plant machinery, and truck fleets.
Corn and soybean ground feeding processors and ethanol plants. Planters and combines, grain drying and storage systems, and processing plant equipment.
Sugar beets and small grains on flat valley ground. Beet harvesters and piling equipment, air seeders, and cooperative processing assets.
Timber, lake resorts, and a college at the Mississippi headwaters. Logging and chipping equipment, resort and lodge contents, and boats and pontoons.
AppraiseItNow appraises farm equipment, household contents and collections, fine art, cars, RVs, and fifth wheels, and closely held companies for Minnesota estate tax returns, probate inventories, divorce, bankruptcy schedules, and charitable donations in Minnesota. The state estate tax reaches estates above $3,000,000, and because most business personal property is exempt from Minnesota property tax, a dairy parlor outside Rochester or a print shop in the Twin Cities often gets its first formal valuation for a loan, a sale, an estate, or a divorce rather than for an assessor. In a divorce, the court values marital assets as of the initially scheduled prehearing settlement conference unless the parties agree otherwise or the court finds another date fairer.
Most reports are completed online from photographs and documents you upload; onsite inspection is available statewide, from the Iron Range to the Iowa line, for equipment lines, full-house estates, and collections where condition drives value. Fees are fixed and quoted before work begins, and if you have a probate inventory date, a settlement conference, or a bankruptcy filing, 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.
Paintings, prints, and collections for donations, estates, and insurance
Farm, dairy, and manufacturing equipment for lending, estates, sales, and divorce
Family businesses and practices for divorce, sale, and Minnesota estate tax
Household contents, collections, and firearms for Minnesota estate tax, probate, and divorce
Cars, trucks, RVs, and fifth wheels for bonded titles, bankruptcy, and total loss
Fishing boats and pontoons on Lake Minnetonka and the Brainerd lakes for insurance, sale, and estates
Inventory for lending and financial reporting
Real Minnesota 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.
The estate appraisal for our car and rugs was handled quickly and efficiently. The process was smooth and hassle-free.
Personal Property Appraisal for Estate Tax
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 standardsBy the Department of Public Safety, not the applicant. When an applicant cannot establish ownership because prior owners or lienholders cannot be found, Minn. Stat. § 168A.07 requires a bond equal to one and one-half times the value of the vehicle as determined by the department, returned after three years if no claims are pending. A written appraisal is useful when the vehicle is older, rebuilt, or a collector piece that standard values misjudge.
Generally no. Minn. Stat. § 272.02, subd. 9 exempts all personal property except a short list of enumerated items such as electric systems, railroad equipment, and manufactured homes, so most machinery, furniture, and inventory carry no Minnesota property tax. That is why equipment here is usually valued for a lender, a buyer, an estate, or a divorce court rather than an assessor.
