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South Dakota appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of farm and ranch equipment, antiques, vehicles, motorcycles, Western art, and business interests for probate, lending, damage claims, divorce, and charitable donations. AppraiseItNow serves Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Brookings, Watertown, and clients statewide, online or onsite.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, SOUTH DAKOTA COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
Financial operations and meat processing in the east, Black Hills gold and tourism in the west, and one of the largest motorcycle gatherings in the world in between. Every assignment is completed by our own credentialed appraisers, online from photographs and documentation you upload or onsite anywhere in the state.
Credit card operations, meat processing, and health systems serving four states. Business interests, packing plant lines, and medical and imaging equipment.
Tourism, an Air Force base, and the Black Hills gold and mineral trade. Black Hills gold jewelry, mineral and fossil specimens, and hospitality equipment.
The August rally makes this a genuine center of the collector bike market. Vintage and custom motorcycles, rally memorabilia, and dealership and shop inventories.
Grain handling and rail since the homestead era. Elevators and drying systems, tractors and tillage equipment, and main street business valuations.
Dairy processing and light manufacturing in the lake country. Milking and processing equipment, plant machinery, and boats and lake property contents.
Agricultural research and a small technology cluster. Laboratory and greenhouse equipment, precision agriculture systems, and research plot machinery.
The capital on the river between the farming east and ranching west. Institutional contents, ranch and haying equipment, and firearms and waterfowling collections.
AppraiseItNow appraises tractors, combines, and livestock handling equipment for South Dakota lenders and estate settlements, antiques and household contents for the probate inventory, motorcycles, pickups, and boats for insurance and damage claims, and Western art and family businesses for donations and divorce. The personal representative has until six months after appointment or nine months after death, whichever is later, to file an inventory at date-of-death fair market value, and any appraiser used must be named on it. South Dakota has no inheritance tax (repealed for deaths on or after July 1, 2001), no estate tax, and no property tax on business personal property, so an equipment appraisal here serves a loan, a sale, a hail claim, or a split among heirs, never a tax return.
Most reports are completed online from photographs, serial numbers, and documents; onsite inspection is available from Sioux Falls to the Black Hills for equipment lines, ranch dispersals, and estates where condition drives value. Fees are fixed and quoted before work begins. If the inventory deadline, a hearing, or a proof-of-loss date is set, we confirm up front whether we can meet it. We do not appraise real estate; for a house, farmland, or a commercial building we refer you to a state-licensed real estate appraiser.
Antiques, household contents, and firearms for probate, divorce, and insurance
Pickups, motorcycles, and RVs for total loss, estates, and divorce, from Sioux Falls to Sturgis
Tractors, combines, sprayers, and ranch equipment for lending, estates, sales, and hail claims
Western and Plains Indian art, bronzes, and prints for donations, estates, and insurance
Family farms, ranches, and Sioux Falls companies for divorce, succession, and sale
Missouri River and Lake Oahe fishing boats and pontoons for insurance, estates, and sale
Inventory for lending, financial reporting, and business sales
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.
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 standardsNot always, but it may. Under SDCL 29A-3-707 the personal representative may employ a qualified and disinterested appraiser to help establish fair market value as of the date of death for assets whose value is not readily ascertainable, may use different appraisers for different kinds of property, and must show each appraiser's name and address on the inventory next to the items appraised. Equipment lines, collections, and business interests are the usual candidates.
Equitably. Under SDCL 25-4-44 the court divides the property between the parties having regard for equity and the circumstances of the parties, not by a fixed 50/50 rule, and the statute sets no valuation date. Current appraisals of the equipment, vehicles, collections, or business interest give the court workable numbers.
No. South Dakota certifies and licenses real estate appraisers only, and there is no state license for appraisers of equipment, antiques, or business interests. Our appraisers hold credentials with organizations such as ASA, ISA, NEBB (CMEA), and NACVA and write to USPAP.
