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Vermont appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of antiques, farm equipment, vehicles, art, and business interests for probate, Vermont estate tax, Form 706, divorce, charitable donations, and insurance. AppraiseItNow serves Burlington, Montpelier, Rutland, Brattleboro, St. Albans, the Northeast Kingdom, and clients statewide, online or onsite.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, VERMONT COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
Marble and granite quarrying, a pottery tradition, reed organ building, and the birthplace of the American fly fishing trade. Every assignment is completed by our own credentialed appraisers, online from photographs and documentation you upload or onsite anywhere in the state.
A university and medical center beside specialty food and brewing. Brewhouse and creamery equipment, laboratory instruments, and boats on Lake Champlain.
Marble from this valley faced buildings across the country; ski areas surround it. Stone cutting and finishing equipment, resort and lift machinery, and quarry era antiques.
The smallest state capital, beside Barre's granite quarries. Quarry and monument shop equipment, carving tools, and institutional contents.
Reed organs were built here in enormous numbers, and the arts community stayed. Reed organs and keyboard instruments, studio art, and antiques.
The stoneware made here is collected nationally, and the museum holds folk painting. Bennington stoneware and pottery, folk art paintings, and period furniture.
Dairy and maple in the northwest corner, on a historic rail line. Milking systems, sugarhouse evaporators and tubing, and rail shop equipment.
The American fly fishing trade has been based in this village since the 1800s. Bamboo and classic rods, reels, sporting art, and angling libraries.
AppraiseItNow appraises the contents of Vermont estates for the probate inventory and for the Vermont estate tax return, which applies once the gross estate plus recent taxable gifts exceeds $5,000,000 and taxes the excess at 16 percent. The inventory is due 60 days after the executor or administrator is appointed, with each item at its date-of-death fair market value, so one set of figures serves the Probate Division, the Department of Taxes, and Form 706 where it applies. We also value dairy and logging equipment, maple sugaring lines, and vehicles for lending, sale, or insurance, and antiques, art, and closely held businesses for divorce, where the court divides property equitably and treats whose name is on the title as immaterial.
Most reports are completed online from photographs and documents you upload; onsite inspection is available from the Champlain Valley to the Northeast Kingdom for full-house estates, barn and equipment sets, and collections where condition drives value. Fees are fixed and quoted before work begins, and if the 60-day inventory clock is already running, we confirm up front whether we can meet it. We do not appraise real estate; for a farm, home, or commercial building we refer you to a state-licensed real estate appraiser.
Vermont landscape painting, prints, and studio craft for donations, estates, and insurance
Dairy, logging, and maple sugaring equipment for lending, sale, and estates
Antiques, furniture, and household contents for probate inventories, estate tax, and divorce
Cars, trucks, snowmobiles, and trailers for insurance claims, divorce, and estates
Family companies, farm operating entities, and professional practices for succession, divorce, and estate tax
Sailboats and cruisers on Lake Champlain for insurance, sale, and estates
Retail and wholesale stock for lending and financial reporting
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 standardsThe Probate Division can extend the deadline for good cause under 14 V.S.A. section 1051, and the court's own guide describes extensions granted on request. Ask before the deadline passes rather than after, and file what is known with a note on what is still being valued; a late, complete inventory is easier to defend than a rushed one with guessed values.
No. Vermont licenses real estate appraisers only; there is no Vermont license for appraisers of antiques, equipment, vehicles, or business interests. That puts the weight on the appraiser's qualifications and on the report itself, which is why ours follow USPAP, state the intended use, and show how each value was reached.
