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DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT MOTORCYCLE 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.
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.
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.
Client Success Manager
Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.
Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsAppraiseItNow provides certified motorcycle appraisals for insurance coverage and claims, IRS charitable donation filings, estate and gift tax reporting, divorce proceedings, damage claims, total loss determinations, and purchase and sale transactions, as a specialized subset of our automobile and vehicle appraisal services.
Why an appraiser
Motorcycles present unusual valuation challenges because of their wide range of types, modification histories, and condition variables. That is what makes a credentialed appraisal essential for any formal or legal purpose.
How we work
Most motorcycle appraisals are completed remotely from photographs and documentation. An onsite inspection is available when the scope of work, the motorcycle's condition, or the intended use requires one.
Value definitions
We prepare motorcycle appraisals under whichever definition of value the intended use requires:
AppraiseItNow appraises motorcycles across all major categories, including the heavily modified, rare, and collectible units that need more than a standard book value lookup.
Road and touring
The production motorcycles that make up most of the road, from long-distance tourers to supersports:
Off-road and dual-purpose
Motorcycles built for trails, dual-sport use, or a third wheel:
Vintage and custom
Rare, antique, and one-off machines whose value a book lookup cannot capture:
We serve individual motorcycle owners, collectors, and estates alongside the attorneys, CPAs, insurance adjusters, and dealers who need an independent, credentialed motorcycle valuation for a legal, financial, or transactional purpose.
Owners and collectors
Individual owners, collectors, and estates engage us when a specific intended use, from an insurance claim to a sale or a divorce, requires an independent valuation of a motorcycle.
Professionals
Attorneys, CPAs, insurance adjusters, and dealers rely on our motorcycle appraisals when a client's legal, financial, or transactional matter needs a valuation from an independent appraiser.
What motorcycle appraisal clients say we are known for
Across 22 published motorcycle appraisal reviews, every one from a client who paid AppraiseItNow for an appraisal, the three things they raise most often are how quickly we answer, how much research is visible in the report, and that they would hire us again.
The short time working with AppraiseItNow was great, Fast on getting on top of any questions you might have any appraisal concerning insurance claim. I will go with these guys again!
Motorcycle Appraisal for Insurance Claim
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
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 was very happy with the work put in on my totaled car appraisal. They did the appraisal quickly and VERY thoroughly. I felt like my insurance company gave a very low appraisal and Appraise It Now was very competitive, realistic and true to my expectations. The best part was they did a stellar job negotiating with my insurance company. I feel great about their work.
Auto Appraisal for Insurance Claim
These guys were phenomenal. Joe was very responsive and gave clear instructions on how to submit my information for the appraisal, which he completed in a very quick timeframe. The appraisal itself was extremely detailed and included a thorough explanation of how they arrived at the value. It came with extensive documentation, and it’s clear they did a significant amount of research. They were also very responsive through text and email and always available to answer any questions. I had them appraise my fifth-wheel RV for resale, and I highly recommend their services. I will definitely use them again.
Recreational Vehicle Appraisal for Insurance Coverage
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
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 – $495
Standard range for our Motorcycle 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 vehicle
$195 – $495
Single-vehicle appraisal
5 vehicles
$795 – $1500
Small fleet or collection pricing
10+ items
$1800 – $4500+
Large fleet—discounted aggregate pricing
Our Motorcycle 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:
Motorcycle values are built from book guides such as Kelley Blue Book and NADA Guides, reconciled against three to five recent comparable sales from dealer transactions, marketplaces, and auction records. Our appraisers start with the baseline for your exact year, make, model, and condition, then adjust it against what similar bikes have actually sold for. Edmunds True Market Value data and powersport-specific pricing tools help validate figures for less common models.
No. Trade-in figures reflect what a dealer will pay, and they run systematically below private-party prices, often by 10 to 30 percent or more. KBB and NADA publish trade-in, private-party, and retail ranges as separate numbers for a reason. Using a trade-in figure in a tax filing, divorce settlement, or buy-sell dispute understates the motorcycle's actual market value, which is why our reports state which market level supports the concluded value.
Verified VIN, mileage, title status, and service history carry the most weight, alongside observable condition of the frame, paint, and mechanicals. A salvage or branded title, a missing title, or evidence of frame damage can push value well below book ranges regardless of cosmetic appearance, while receipts for desirable upgrades support upward adjustments. We document mileage, condition grade, and modification history so every adjustment in the report is traceable.
No. Instant valuation tools produce rough estimates from year, make, and model alone, and they miss region-specific demand, accident history, title problems, and substantial modifications. A formal appraisal verifies condition and documentation, selects real comparable sales, and explains the adjustments, which is what insurers, courts, and tax authorities expect to see behind a number.
Often, yes. For heavily modified or collector bikes, an assignment may develop fair market value plus an insured value for an agreed-value policy and a separate loan value for lenders, because insurers and banks use different benchmarks when setting coverage limits or collateral requirements. The report must state explicitly which value type is being developed and what depreciation assumptions apply, so each party can rely on the figure written for them.
