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New York appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of fine art, antiques, personal property, business interests, and machinery and equipment for New York estate tax, charitable donations, equitable distribution, insurance, nonprofit asset sales, and lending. AppraiseItNow serves New York City, Long Island, Westchester, the Hudson Valley, Albany, Rochester, Buffalo, and clients statewide.
…very helpful in my being able to get the highest amount possible from my insurance company
I’m so glad I did… They are absolutely worth the money
Their work was quick, thorough, and easy to work with
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, NEW YORK COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
New York City sets prices for much of the world's art and jewelry, while upstate runs on optics, semiconductors, agriculture, and heavy industry. Every assignment is completed by our own credentialed appraisers, online from photographs and documentation you upload or onsite anywhere in the state.
The auction houses, diamond district, and galleries that set everyone else's comparables. Fine art, jewelry and watches, partnership interests, and restaurant and building equipment.
Grain elevators and steel, with architecture that drew design collectors. Industrial machinery, architectural elements and fixtures, and Arts and Crafts furniture.
Optics, imaging, and photography for well over a century. Optical benches and imaging equipment, photographic prints, and historic cameras.
Manufacturing and distribution at an interstate crossing, with a large university. Machining and fabrication equipment, warehouse and material handling systems, and institutional contents.
State government beside a large semiconductor research complex. Wafer processing and metrology tools, laboratory instruments, and institutional assets.
Cornell's research programs at the head of a vineyard-ringed lake. Analytical and laboratory instruments, research farm machinery, and winery and tasting room equipment.
Thoroughbred racing and the August yearling sales. Racing memorabilia and trophies, period furniture, and sporting art.
One of the highest concentrations of contemporary art in private hands anywhere. Contemporary painting and sculpture, designer furnishings, and yachts.
AppraiseItNow appraises the art, antiques, jewelry, and household contents of New York estates for the state ET-706 and federal Form 706, the works New Yorkers donate to museums and universities, the collections, cars, and business interests divided in a divorce as of the date the court sets, and the equipment and furnishings a nonprofit or religious corporation must have valued before it sells them. New York has no personal property tax and no license for personal property appraisers; our reports follow USPAP Standards 7 and 8, and our appraisers hold credentials with organizations such as the ASA, ISA, and AAA.
Most New York assignments are completed online from photographs and documents; onsite inspection is available from Manhattan to Buffalo for large collections, full apartments and houses, and equipment where condition decides value. Fees are fixed and quoted before work begins. We do not appraise real property; for a co-op, brownstone, or commercial building we refer you to a state-licensed real estate appraiser.
Antiques, jewelry, and estate contents for estate tax, divorce, and insurance schedules
Boats on Long Island Sound and the lakes for insurance, sale, and estates
Fine art and works given to museums and universities for the ET-706, Form 706, and Form 8283
Equipment and furnishings for nonprofit asset sales, lending, and financial reporting
Practices, restaurants, and closely held companies for equitable distribution and sale
Cars for equitable distribution as of the date the court sets
Gallery, retail, and warehouse inventory for lending and financial reporting
Real New York assignments, with the intended use and how each value conclusion was supported.
What New York clients say we are known for
Across 10 published New York appraisal reviews, every one from a client who paid AppraiseItNow for an appraisal, the three things they raise most often are how much research is visible in the report, that they would hire us again, and how quickly we answer.
I used AppraiseItNow for the first time last month and I was extremely pleased with the results. I needed an appraisal done for insurance purposes and the level of detail about each of my antique furniture pieces was thorough and very helpful in my being able to get the highest amount possible from my insurance company for the antique items that were damaged. I could see that they spent time making sure that the information she included was correct and current for my antique furniture items in the current market. The team responded to my emails timely to answer any questions I had. I would highly recommend Appraise It Now to get a thorough and professional appraisal done on antique items. I do intend to use them again for other antique furniture and jewelry that I have. Job well done! 😃🤗
Antique Furniture Appraisal for Insurance Claim
I was in dire need of an appraisal for my father's mobile home, which he needed for Medicaid approval. I couldn’t find anyone to do it for a long time, but then I found this company online and decided to give them a try. I’m so glad I did. They were wonderful to work with. I sent the pictures, and within just a few days I received the appraisal. They are absolutely worth the money.
Mobile Home Appraisal
I used AppraiseItNow to examine a contribution to a foundation. Their work was quick, thorough, and easy to work with, as they’ve developed a simple system for uploading documents. I plan to use them again.
Business Valuation Appraisal for Charitable Donation
I had items appraised for both my business and personal wardrobe, and the experience was seamless. The appraisal was comprehensive and detailed, the turnaround time was reasonable, and Joe was communicative, quick to respond, and very patient in answering all of my questions. It made the entire process feel effortless, and I will definitely be using their services again in the future!
Inventory Appraisal for Charitable Donation
AppraiseItNow's service was expeditious and professional. The report was thorough with plenty of examples and rationale for the valuations. Good service comes at a cost, but for me it was well worth it. Highly recommended!
Personal Property Appraisal for Insurance Coverage
Had a great experience working with AppraiseItNow for a potential loan our company was working on. I was very appreciative of the time they took to prepare the appraisal, plus the extra effort to advise us and explain the appraisal findings.
Inventory Appraisal for Loan Collateral
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. New York licenses real estate appraisers only; there is no state license for personal property appraisers. USPAP Standards 7 and 8 govern how personal property appraisals are developed and reported, and our New York reports follow them.
Often, yes, even though no New York estate tax return is due when the gross estate plus includible gifts stays under the basic exclusion amount. The executor still reports values on the Surrogate's Court inventory, heirs take a basis equal to date-of-death fair market value, and in-kind distributions of art, jewelry, and furniture among beneficiaries go more smoothly with item-level values. For estates near the line, the appraisal is what shows whether the 105% cliff applies.
No. We appraise personal property, artwork, machinery and equipment, vehicles, boats, inventory, and business interests, not real property. For a co-op, condo, townhouse, or commercial building in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, or Staten Island, we recommend Block Appraisals, a New York City real estate appraisal firm covering all five boroughs.