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Ohio appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of estate contents, machinery and equipment, vehicles, firearms, fine art, and business interests for probate inventories, federal estate tax, divorce, insurance claims, charitable donations, and lending. AppraiseItNow serves Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron, Dayton, and clients statewide, online or onsite.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, OHIO COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
Ohio has more distinct manufacturing traditions than any other state its size, from Toledo glass to Akron polymers to Zanesville pottery. Every assignment is completed by our own credentialed appraisers, online from photographs and documentation you upload or onsite anywhere in the state.
State government, a very large university, insurance, and retail headquarters. Company and partnership interests, research equipment, and retail and distribution inventories.
A global medical system, a metalworking economy, and a great art museum. Imaging and surgical equipment, machine tools and presses, and fine art from long-held collections.
Consumer products research, machine tool building, and Rookwood pottery. Process and packaging equipment, art pottery, and closely held business interests.
A century of industrial glass, and a studio glass movement beside it. Glass forming and annealing equipment, studio and art glass, and Great Lakes terminal machinery.
Rubber built the city, polymer science kept it after the tire plants left. Extrusion and compounding equipment, materials testing instruments, and laboratory assets.
Aerospace research at Wright-Patterson over a deep tooling economy. Test cells and instrumentation, precision tooling, and early aviation artifacts.
Steel defined this valley; fabrication and tube making continue in its footprint. Mill and fabrication equipment, cranes, and industrial artifacts.
Local clay supported an art pottery industry still actively collected. Art pottery and tile, ceramic production equipment, and kiln and glazing assets.
AppraiseItNow appraises household contents, jewelry, firearms, and collections for the Ohio probate inventory, heavy equipment and production lines for lenders and buyers, vehicles and business interests for divorce, and paintings and antiques for Form 8283 donations. The inventory is due within three months of the fiduciary's appointment and must carry date-of-death values, and because Ohio repealed its estate tax for deaths on or after January 1, 2013, the same values serve the federal return and the heirs' basis. Ohio stopped listing general business equipment for property tax in 2009, so an Ohio equipment appraisal is almost always about a loan, a sale, an insurance claim, or a partner buyout rather than a tax return.
Most Ohio assignments are completed online from photographs, serial numbers, and documents you upload; onsite inspection is available across the state for full-house estates, plant floors, and collections where condition drives value. Fees are fixed and quoted before work begins. If a probate inventory or a domestic relations hearing is on the calendar, we confirm up front whether we can meet the date. We do not appraise real estate; for a house, farm, or commercial building, ask for a state-licensed real estate appraiser.
Manufacturing, machining, and farm equipment for lending, sales, and partner buyouts, not tax returns
Estate contents, firearms, jewelry, and collections for probate inventories, divorce, and insurance
Lake Erie fishing and cruising boats, and inland lake runabouts, for estates, insurance, and sale
Closely held companies and professional practices for divorce, succession, and buy-sell agreements
Paintings, prints, and antiques for Form 8283 donations, estates, and insurance scheduling
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, and RVs for probate, divorce, total loss, and diminished value
Inventory for lending, financial reporting, and business sales
Real Ohio 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.
My mother passed away in August 2023 and unfortunately, in the state of Ohio, motorhomes are not transferable on death and was going to have to go through probate court. After speaking with an attorney, I was informed I needed an appraisal. Due to my hectic work schedule and family schedule, I was looking for someone who could do this online, without needing an appointment. After a quick Google search I came across Joe at AppraiseItNow Inc., and instantly felt relief. A quick inquiry led to a few emails back and forth, a very reasonable cost to have the motorhome appraised and all the information needed to submit to get this taken care of. Joe was patient, worked with me as it was going to take a few weeks before I was able to supply the needed images/documents and payment, and less than a week later of submitting it I received the appraisal. His communication is next to none! He responds very quickly, is kind and extremely helpful. If I need anything in the future, I will not hesitate to reach out again! Thank you again! I will forever be in your debt!
Recreational Vehicle Appraisal for Probate
Great experience. Joe was super helpful. Got my appraisal in just a couple days and it was very detailed. Will definitely be using this company again!
Medical Equipment Appraisal for Charitable Donation
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 standardsEverything in the inventory whose value is not readily ascertainable. Under ORC 2115.06 the property listed on the inventory is appraised by one suitable disinterested person appointed by the executor or administrator and approved by the court, who is sworn to a faithful discharge of the trust, unless the court dispenses with appraisement. Assets with easily determined values still go on the inventory but do not need a formal appraisal. The fiduciary may name different appraisers for different assets, and appraiser fees are charged to the estate with court approval.
The Supreme Court of Ohio's standard probate forms: Form 6.0, Inventory and Appraisal, is the summary; Form 6.1, Schedule of Assets, is the line-by-line list of tangible and intangible property; and Form 3.0, Appointment of Appraiser, is filed when an appraiser is appointed. We supply the item-level date-of-death values those forms report, organized to match Form 6.1.
No. Under ORC 5711.22 the listing percentage for general business tangible personal property fell to zero for tax year 2009 and later, and such property is no longer listed for taxation. Ohio equipment appraisals therefore serve lending, sales, insurance, buyouts, and estates rather than a rendition.
