Why Should You Appraise Your Equipment?

• Valuation for Purchase or Sale: Determine the true market value before buying or selling equipment.
• Financing or Re-Financing: Secure loans or re-finance existing ones with accurate equipment valuations.
• Liquidations: Obtain precise values for liquidating assets.
• Insurance Purposes: Establish correct insurance values to protect your investments.
• Mergers, Buyouts, & Acquisitions: Facilitate smooth transitions with clear equipment valuations.
• Estate Planning & Settlement: Ensure fair distribution of assets in estate planning.
• Litigation: Support legal cases with dependable equipment appraisals.
• Tax Purposes: Accurate valuations for tax reporting and compliance.

Types of Appraisals Offered:

• Insurance (Replacement) Value: Value to replace equipment with new equivalent.
• Fair Market Value: Current market value under normal sale conditions.
• Fair Market Value-In Use: Value of equipment as part of an ongoing operation.
• Fair Market Value Installed: Value of equipment including installation costs.
• Orderly Liquidation Value: Expected value if sold in an orderly manner.
• Forced Liquidation Value: Value in a quick sale scenario, often under duress.

Comprehensive Inspection Reports Include:

• Detailed Written Report: Thorough documentation of equipment conditions.
• Electronic Report Format: Convenient digital copies of all details.
• Verification Details: Includes make, model, serial number, mileage, or hours.
• Photographic Evidence: Photos of each piece of equipment where available.
• Compliance with Standards: All reports adhere to USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) and the guidelines set by the Appraisal Ethics Commission.