Personal Property Appraisers in New Jersey56 Verified Professionals Across 30 Cities
Our directory currently lists 56 verified personal property appraisers practicing in New Jersey, with the largest concentrations in Paramus, Westfield, Tinton Falls, Mount Laurel, Morristown. These professionals provide USPAP-compliant appraisal reports for estates, IRS charitable donation (Form 8283), insurance coverage scheduling, and divorce proceedings. Of the New Jersey appraisers in our database, 41% hold a current USPAP certification — the federally recognized standard required by courts, the IRS, and most insurance carriers. 29% meet the IRS "qualified appraiser" definition under IRC §170(f)(11)(E), making them eligible to sign Form 8283 for donations over $5,000. 20% are available for expert-witness testimony in valuation disputes. 20% offer remote or desktop appraisals using photographs and provenance documentation. Every listing was sourced from at least one recognized national or international professional registry — including the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), the International Society of Appraisers (ISA), the Appraisers Association of America (AAA), and other specialty bodies. We do not accept self-reported credentials.
56
Verified appraisers
41%
USPAP-certified
29%
IRS-qualified
20%
Expert witness
Top appraisers in New Jersey
Brian Kathenes
ISA CAPP · ISA · USPAP-compliant
Hope, NJ
Victor Franco
ISA · ISA AM · USPAP-compliant
Hackettstown, NJ
Don D. Stine
ABAA
Asbury Park, NJ
Matt Meehan
IAAA · IAAA Master Appraiser · Automediator Appraisal Clause Umpire
NJ
Richard Ellsworth ASA, ARM, IA
ASA · ARM · IA
Westfield, NJ
Larry O'Shaughnessy
ABAA
Lebanon, NJ
Douglas Nelson
ABAA
Haddonfield, NJ
Stuart Lutz
AAA · AAA Certified · ABAA
South Orange, NJ
Bradford Lyon
ABAA
Hopewell, NJ
John M. Leger
ABAA
Hopewell, NJ
Joseph J. Felcone
ABAA
Princeton, NJ
Mario Monopoli
IAAA · IAAA Master Appraiser · Automediator Appraisal Clause Umpire
NJ
Alanna Butera
AAA · AAA Accredited
Summit, NJ
Browse by city in New Jersey
Paramus
3 appraisers
Westfield
2 appraisers
Tinton Falls
2 appraisers
Mount Laurel
2 appraisers
Morristown
2 appraisers
Lebanon
2 appraisers
Hopewell
2 appraisers
Hope
2 appraisers
Haddonfield
2 appraisers
Wayne
1 appraiser
Voorhees
1 appraiser
Summit
1 appraiser
South Orange
1 appraiser
Somerville
1 appraiser
Rumson
1 appraiser
Red Bank
1 appraiser
Princeton
1 appraiser
Peapack
1 appraiser
Oak Ridge
1 appraiser
Milburn
1 appraiser
Medford
1 appraiser
Martinsville
1 appraiser
Manasquan
1 appraiser
Madison
1 appraiser
Long Valley
1 appraiser
Jersey City
1 appraiser
Highland Park
1 appraiser
Hackettstown
1 appraiser
Gloucester City
1 appraiser
Gladstone
1 appraiser
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Frequently asked questions about appraisers in New Jersey
How many personal property appraisers are in New Jersey?
Our directory lists 56 active personal property appraisers in New Jersey, with the largest concentrations in Paramus, Westfield, Tinton Falls. All were sourced from recognized professional registries.
Are appraisers in New Jersey USPAP-certified?
Yes — 41% of the New Jersey appraisers in our directory hold a current USPAP certification. USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) is required by courts, the IRS, and most insurance carriers for appraisal reports to be defensible.
Can I find IRS-qualified appraisers in New Jersey?
Yes — 29% of the New Jersey appraisers in our directory meet the IRS "qualified appraiser" definition (IRS Publication 561, IRC §170(f)(11)(E)) for charitable donations over $5,000 requiring Form 8283. Use the IRS-qualified filter to narrow results.
How much does an appraisal cost in New Jersey?
Fees vary by specialty, complexity, and intended use. In New Jersey, a single-item estate or insurance appraisal typically runs $150–$500. IRS donation appraisals for one item commonly range $300–$600. Complex or rare items may be billed hourly at $100–$300/hour. Always get a written fee agreement before work begins — USPAP standards require the fee be set in advance and not contingent on the appraised value.
Do New Jersey appraisers offer remote or online appraisals?
Yes — 20% of the New Jersey appraisers in our directory offer desktop or remote appraisals using photographs and provenance documents. This is common for insurance scheduling or lower-value estate items. IRS Form 8283 qualified appraisals generally require physical examination, so confirm the intended use with the appraiser before booking.
Are there expert-witness appraisers in New Jersey?
Yes — 20% of the New Jersey appraisers in our directory are available for expert-witness testimony in valuation disputes, authenticity challenges, or estate litigation. Use the "Expert witness" filter.
How do you verify appraisers in your New Jersey directory?
Every appraiser in our New Jersey listing is cross-referenced with a recognized national or international professional registry — currently: ASA, ISA, AAA, ABAA, IAAA, and other specialty bodies. We do not accept self-reported credentials, and every listing must have a verified contact email before it appears in search results.