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Car appraisals for damage claim, prepared to support insurance submission. AppraiseItNow provides certified auto damage reports prepared to meet the requirements of major insurers, helping you recover fair compensation faster.
They negotiated with the insurance for us… Absolutely worth the price we paid
…they did a stellar job negotiating with my insurance company… I feel great about their work
These guys were phenomenal… I will definitely use them again
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT CAR APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR INSURANCE CARRIERS, ADJUSTERS, AND CLAIMS REVIEWERS.
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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 standardsWhen a vehicle is damaged in an accident, fire, flood, or other loss event, an independent appraisal establishes the actual cash value of the car before and after the loss, which is the foundation of any credible damage claim. Whether you are disputing a total loss determination, pursuing a diminished value claim, or invoking the appraisal clause in your insurance policy, a USPAP-compliant report from a credentialed appraiser gives you the documented evidence needed to support your position. Our vehicle appraisal services cover both total loss and diminished value scenarios, with reports that meet insurer and legal standards.
AppraiseItNow delivers car damage claim appraisals both online and onsite across the United States. Whether you need a desk review using market comparables and vehicle history data or a physical inspection of the damaged vehicle, our appraisers are equipped to handle both. Learn more about our broader insurance damage claim appraisal services and how we support clients through the claims process.
AppraiseItNow appraises a wide range of personal and collector vehicles involved in damage claim situations.
Our appraisers hold credentials through recognized professional organizations including ISA, ASA, AAA, CAGA, AMEA, and NEBB, and all reports are USPAP-compliant, which is the standard insurers and courts expect.
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
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
I was in dire need of an appraisal for my father's mobile home, which he needed for Medicaid approval. I couldn’t find anyone to do it for a long time, but then I found this company online and decided to give them a try. I’m so glad I did. They were wonderful to work with. I sent the pictures, and within just a few days I received the appraisal. They are absolutely worth the money.
Mobile Home Appraisal
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
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
Joe at AppraiseItNow was extremely helpful with my total loss situation and requirements! I contacted him on Saturday of a holiday weekend (Labor Day 2025) and he responded back promptly! He then provided all the intake requirements to support my RV appraisal for insurance purposes which made the information sharing very simple (completed in 5-minutes). His team took the information and developed a comprehensive, industry standard report for me to provide back to my insurance company to ensure I receive the proper value for my RV. This was reviewed and completed within a few business days! Working with AppraiseItNow was a relief and a reasonable price. If I ever find myself in needing an apprasal again I will be a returning customer! I am definitely referring others in similar situation to me and confirming that AppraiseItNow can be trusted to deliver what they commit to! Thank you again for the support to Joe and the AppraiseItNow team!!!
Recreational Vehicle Appraisal for Total Loss
By the difference between its fair market value immediately before and immediately after the accident, with total losses paid at actual cash value: the car's market worth the moment before the collision. What you paid for the car and what you still owe on the loan are both irrelevant to the measure of damages.
A formula that caps diminished value at 10 percent of the car's pre-accident retail value, then multiplies by a damage modifier (1.00 for severe structural damage down to 0.25 for minor cosmetic damage) and a mileage modifier (1.00 under 20,000 miles down to 0.00 at 100,000 miles or more). It originated in a Georgia case, favors insurers, and claimants regularly counter it with market-based appraisals.
No. Some states expressly allow recovery of post-repair loss in value, others restrict or bar it in certain contexts, and many simply measure the gross difference in value before and after without prescribing a formula. Because no nationwide rule exists, real-world settlements often land at only 10 to 20 percent of the physical damage cost absent strong evidence.
Pre-accident value, value immediately after the accident, repair invoices, and comparisons of similar cars with and without accident histories, typically documented with recognized pricing guides such as Kelley Blue Book and NADA plus vehicle history data. Courts and adjusters treat these guides as standard market evidence, so a claim supported by them is much harder to discount.