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Their customer service is OUTSTANDING… I’d give 10 if possible!
…very helpful in my being able to get the highest amount possible from my insurance company
They were by far the best… I won't go anywhere else
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT ANTIQUE FURNITURE APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, INSURANCE AGENCIES, LENDERS, AND MORE.
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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.
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
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsAppraiseItNow provides professional antique furniture appraisals for estate tax reporting, charitable donation filings, insurance coverage and claims, divorce proceedings, and probate, as a specialized subset of our personal property valuations.
What we evaluate
Our appraisers evaluate period pieces, decorative furniture, and historically significant furnishings with the depth of research and documentation the IRS, insurance carriers, and courts require, applying the same standards to one heirloom as to a whole estate.
How we work
Many antique furniture appraisals are completed remotely from detailed photographs and provenance documentation. We coordinate an onsite inspection when the size of a collection, the complexity of its condition, or the intended use requires physical examination.
Purposes we serve
We prepare antique furniture appraisals for the purposes that require a written report:
We appraise antique and period furniture across a wide range of styles, origins, and centuries, from American Colonial and Shaker pieces to French, English, and Asian period work.
American
American furniture from the Colonial era through the Mission style:
English and Continental
English and Continental European pieces, including the Louis XV and Louis XVI styles:
Asian and decorative
Asian antiques, decorated surfaces, and mid-century pieces entering collectible status:
Individual collectors, families settling estates, and dealers come to us for an independent antique furniture valuation, together with the attorneys, CPAs, and estate planning professionals who require a credentialed appraisal report for a legal or tax purpose.
Collectors, families, and dealers
Collectors, families managing an estate, and auction houses or dealers engage us for an independent valuation of a single piece or an entire collection.
Attorneys and CPAs
Attorneys handling probate or litigation, CPAs preparing tax filings, and estate planners rely on our antique furniture appraisals when a filing or a case needs an independent report.
What antique furniture appraisal clients say we are known for
Across 23 published antique furniture appraisal reviews, every one from a client who paid AppraiseItNow for an appraisal, the three things they raise most often are that they would hire us again, how much research is visible in the report, 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 contacted AppraiseItNow on a weekend asking for an expedited appraisal needed the following Tuesday, sent pictures as requested and answered a few questions for their team. Not only did the appraisal arrive on Tuesday, Joe waived the expedited fee! I would definitely recommend his services.
Antique Furniture Appraisal for Insurance Claim
I was very pleased with the service from AppraiseItNow. They responded quickly, offered fair pricing and turnaround, and the appraisal was done by a highly qualified expert. I provided details, photos, and records, and the final report was exactly what I needed. Fantastic service. I’d definitely use them again.
Antique Furniture 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
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
Submit estimate or list of items for our review.
We'll share a flat fee quote for your approval.
Submit details on all of your items for our review.
We'll conduct detailed research and prepare a written USPAP-compliant report.
Delivery of your report and supporting documents (e.g., signed IRS Form 8283) by email.
Standard Fee Range
$195 – $995
Standard range for our antique appraisals based on past projects
Two report tiers. Your intended use sets which one you need.
from $195
USPAP-compliant report for standard purposes
from $295
USPAP-compliant and IRS-qualified report for advanced purposes
Please note that the fees listed below are for informational purposes and are subject to change. Our team will review your materials and issue your quote before we get started.
1 item
$195 – $395
Single-item appraisal
10 items
$695 – $1200
Small collection pricing
50-100+ items
$1,600 – $3,500+
Discounted pricing for larger collections
Our Antique Furniture appraisal fees are transparent, scope-based, and designed to be fully USPAP-compliant for your intended use. We don't bill by the hour and will propose a fixed fee before we start our work, so you'll know exactly what you are paying before engaging our team. Please note that the pricing outlined here is strictly for informational purposes; before issuing your quote, we will need to get a better understanding of your assets so we can properly scope the assignment.
Given the USPAP-compliant nature of AppraiseItNow’s appraisal reports, we prepare our deliverables for major legal, tax, and financial reporting purposes for individual and commercial clients.
Popular uses of our appraisal reports include:
Usually the opposite. Collectors and serious dealers pay premiums for original finish, original hardware, and period patina, so stripping, refinishing, or aggressive repairs can push a high-value period piece toward decorator-level pricing even when the work is competent. We recommend having furniture appraised in as-found condition before commissioning any restoration.
Originality, condition, maker, and provenance. Original surfaces and hardware with minimal repairs carry the most weight, while maker’s marks or labels from recognized artisans such as Duncan Phyfe, high-quality materials, and exceptional carving or inlay elevate value further. A traceable ownership history, especially one linked to notable owners or historic properties, can move a piece into a higher tier.
Because they answer different questions. Insurance scheduling uses retail replacement value, the cost to replace the piece in the appropriate retail market, while estate and donation work uses fair market value, which often corresponds to auction-level pricing net of the retail markup. Assuming dealer asking prices equal fair market value for tax purposes risks overstating values and inviting scrutiny.
Realized prices from auction archives such as Christie’s and Sotheby’s, regional auctioneers that publish results, and dealer records. Curated marketplaces like 1stDibs and Chairish provide secondary data points on current retail ranges but are not sole evidence. A defensible conclusion is built from documented completed sales, not generic internet price estimates.
Professional practice typically develops five to ten comparables, each adjusted for authenticity, condition, rarity, and desirability, then reconciled into a supported value range tied to a specific market and effective date. A report that offers a single number without showing that chain of reasoning, or that mixes auction, dealer, and replacement values for the same piece, is a weak report.