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North Dakota appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of farm and oilfield equipment, vehicles, business interests, art, and personal property for probate, lending, divorce, bankruptcy, and insurance. AppraiseItNow serves Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, Williston, Dickinson, and clients statewide, online or onsite.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, NORTH DAKOTA COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
Bakken oil in the west, Red River Valley farming in the east, and equipment manufacturing in between. Every assignment is completed by our own credentialed appraisers, online from photographs and documentation you upload or onsite anywhere in the state.
Agricultural equipment manufacturing and dealerships, plus a university. Air seeders and sprayers, dealer inventories, and privately held company interests.
State government at the Missouri crossing, serving energy to the west. Pipeline and service equipment, fleet vehicles, and institutional contents.
Sugar beets and small grains around an aviation and unmanned aircraft school. Harvesting and seeding equipment, ground control and sensor systems, and laboratory instruments.
An Air Force base, a rail division point, and the eastern oil patch. Rail shop equipment, oilfield service assets, and farm machinery.
Shale oil made this the center of the state's energy economy. Drilling rigs, pressure pumping spreads, workover units, and yard and camp assets.
Ranching and the southern Bakken at the edge of the Badlands. Oilfield service equipment, livestock handling systems, and haying and pasture machinery.
Grain handling and livestock along the James River valley. Elevators and drying systems, tractors and combines, and small business interests.
AppraiseItNow appraises farm and agricultural equipment, oilfield and construction assets, vehicles, closely held businesses, antique artwork, and household contents for probate inventories, lending, divorce, bankruptcy, and insurance in North Dakota. A personal representative has six months after appointment, or nine months after death if later, to prepare an inventory at date-of-death fair market value, and may hire a qualified, disinterested appraiser for anything whose value is in reasonable doubt. North Dakota exempts personal property from property tax, apart from centrally assessed companies, and its estate tax equals a federal credit that no longer exists, so equipment here is appraised for the lender, buyer, court, and federal return rather than a county assessor.
Most North Dakota assignments are completed online from photographs, serial numbers, and records you upload; onsite inspection is available statewide for equipment lines at a farm retirement, oilfield yards in the Bakken, and full-house estates where condition drives value. Fees are fixed and quoted before work begins, and when a loan closing or court date is set we confirm up front whether we can meet it. We do not appraise real estate; for farmland or a home we refer you to a state-licensed real estate appraiser.
Pickups, trailers, and classic cars for divorce, insurance, and estates
Tractors, combines, sugar beet harvesters, and oilfield equipment for lending, retirement sales, and estates
Farm operations, oilfield service companies, and practices for divorce, buyouts, and succession
Household contents, firearms, and collections for probate, divorce, and insurance
Antique artwork and regional paintings for estates, donations, and insurance
Lake Sakakawea and Devils Lake boats for insurance, sale, and estates
Inventory for lending and bankruptcy schedules
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.
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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 standardsNot in practice. The estate tax chapter remains in the Century Code, but it sets the tax equal to the maximum federal credit for state death taxes, and federal law no longer provides that credit, so the state collects nothing. North Dakota has no inheritance tax either. Only the federal estate tax can reach a large North Dakota estate, which keeps the focus on a date-of-death fair market value appraisal that serves the inventory, Form 706 where required, and the heirs' basis.
Equitably, valued as of a fixed date. When a divorce is granted the court makes an equitable distribution of the parties' property and debts, and unless the parties agree on a different date, marital property is valued as of 60 days before the initially scheduled trial date. North Dakota is not a community property state, so there is no automatic 50/50 split; what each vehicle, piece of equipment, or business interest is worth on the valuation date is what the court works from.
