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Fair market value furniture appraisals for charitable donations and estate tax filings, prepared in accordance with IRS Form 8283 requirements. AppraiseItNow delivers auction-based fair market value reports with documented comparables.
…the company exceeded all of my expectations… They’re now my go to source for my collection
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DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT FURNITURE APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, CPAS, AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS.
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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 furniture is donated to a qualifying charitable organization, the IRS requires a qualified appraisal for any noncash contribution exceeding $5,000, with the results reported on Form 8283, Section B. Fair market value for furniture reflects what a willing buyer and seller would agree upon in an open market, without compulsion, and is distinct from retail replacement cost or insurance value. AppraiseItNow's personal property appraisal services cover furniture across all periods, styles, and conditions, supporting IRS compliance, estate tax filings, gift tax returns, and probate proceedings.
We conduct furniture appraisals both online and onsite throughout the United States, adapting our process to the complexity and location of each collection. Whether you need a single piece evaluated or an entire household of furnishings documented, our fair market value appraisal services are structured to meet IRS and USPAP requirements from the first step.
AppraiseItNow appraises a wide range of furniture types for fair market value determinations, including:
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.
I was skeptical at first, but the company exceeded all of my expectations. The team responded quickly to every question, and the service was excellent. They’re now my go to source for my collection. I’ve used them twice already, and I plan to use them several more times.
Firearms Appraisal for Personal Use
Fast and friendly service. I will definitely use their services again!
Personal Property Appraisal
Joe and his team were highly responsive and provided strong, well-supported comparisons to justify their appraisal values. The process of uploading photos was smooth and straightforward. We would definitely work with him again for future appraisal needs.
Antiques Appraisal for Personal Use
The staff at AppraiseItNow was exceptionally professional and attentive, ensuring a comfortable experience throughout the entire appraisal process.
Sports Memorabilia Appraisal for Personal Use
AppraiseItNow, Inc. was professional in every way. They were prompt, thorough, and provided impressive credentials that demonstrated their expertise. I highly recommend their services.
Antiques Appraisal for Personal Use
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.
The price a willing buyer would pay a willing seller in the furniture's most common market, following the definitions in Treasury Regulations 1.170A-1(c)(2) and 20.2031-1(b). For most household pieces that market is resale, meaning estate sales, consignment, and used dealers, not new retail showrooms.
No. The IRS rejects formula approaches based on original or replacement cost, and industry heuristics like 50 to 70 percent of retail are not recognized valuation methods. Defensible values come from documented sales of comparable pieces, and worn or dated furniture may have little or no market value at all.
Insurance appraisals state replacement value, the retail cost of a comparable item today, which typically runs well above fair market value. Importing insurance figures into a tax filing, estate, or equitable distribution overstates value, and it is one of the most common material errors we are asked to correct.
Identification of the most common market, plus maker, age, acquisition history, and condition notes, supported by several comparable completed sales showing actual sale prices, not asking prices, with dates and venues. Reports missing those elements are the ones the IRS and courts pick apart.