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Personal property appraisals for divorce, prepared in accordance with USPAP. AppraiseItNow provides court-ready appraisals covering jewelry, fine art, antiques, and collectibles to support fair marital asset division.
…made the process simple for us to have more than 35 firearms appraised
The process was smooth and hassle-free
…I am looking forward to utilizing AppraiseItNow for many years to come
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, PROBATE COURTS, AND ESTATE ATTORNEYS.
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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 standardsWhen a marriage ends, courts, attorneys, and mediators routinely require independent valuations of marital personal property to support equitable distribution. AppraiseItNow provides USPAP-compliant appraisals establishing fair market value for the full range of household and personal assets, from fine jewelry and antiques to collectibles and furnishings. Our personal property appraisal services are built to meet the heightened scrutiny of legal proceedings, with reports that reflect the legally specified valuation date, whether that is the date of separation or a date closer to trial, as required by your jurisdiction.
We deliver appraisals both online and onsite across the United States, accommodating the timelines and logistics that divorce cases demand. Our divorce asset valuation services are handled by credentialed appraisers with direct experience producing reports for attorneys, mediators, and courts.
AppraiseItNow covers the full spectrum of marital personal property that commonly requires independent valuation during divorce proceedings.
Our process is structured to produce reports that hold up under legal scrutiny and serve the practical needs of attorneys and their clients.
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.
It is a pleasure to work with Joe and his team. They communicate every step along the way and made the process simple for us to have more than 35 firearms appraised. It was all done in a timely manner and the final report is easy to understand. I highly recommend their services.
Gun Appraisal for Probate
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
Fast and friendly service. I will definitely use their services again!
Personal Property Appraisal
From the start they were very responsive, price competitive, and had a quick turn around time. Thank you so much to Joe who was very sweet in responding to my emails; I am looking forward to utilizing AppraiseItNow for many years to come.
Very thorough and professional — great communication and outstanding service. Highly impressed with their work!
Fair market value: what the items would sell for used, today. Purchase price, insurance replacement cost, and sentimental value are all rejected measures, and courts expect values grounded in the current resale market rather than what the property meant to either spouse.
At resale prices that are usually a fraction of cost; a $2,000 living room set may be a $200 line item. Overvaluing routine contents is the most common mistake we see, and it regularly derails settlements over items a court will ultimately value low.
For high-value or disputed items: jewelry, art, antiques, collections, and equipment. Courts generally accept agreed self-determined values backed by comparable-sales research for the rest, while vehicles are handled with pricing guides plus loan payoffs to establish the net equity actually divided.
No. Fair market value is the dominant standard, but valuation dates, methods, and the treatment of business interests are jurisdiction-specific; Pennsylvania, for example, ties divorce FMV to the IRS Treasury Regulation definitions. Title alone does not decide whether an asset is marital, so classification and valuation are separate questions.