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November 17, 2011 17 Reasons Why You or Your Clients May Need a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisal

You have probably needed a machinery and equipment appraisal more than once but didn’t know it. Here are 17 instances in which you should probably get a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisal to help reduce your risk of liability. Financing/SBA Loans – Establishes collateral value. The lender will need to have a Certified Machinery and [...]

May 24, 2011 Getting Ready for a Machinery and Equipment Appraisal

If you are planning on getting an appraisal for your assets, whether it’s because you are selling individual pieces or your business, or need to know the insurable value, there are a few steps you should take to make sure that the process goes smoothly. Get Organized – Make a list of all the equipment [...]

September 23, 2010 Who Needs a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisal? Part 2

We have discussed in numerous posts reasons why you should always rely on a certified machinery and equipment appraiser (CMEA). To reduce your risk of liability, you should be sure that the appraisal is conducted by a certified professional. CMEAs meet all government training requirements, and will provide appraisal reports that are USPAP compliant and [...]

September 21, 2010 Who Needs a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisal? Part 1

We have discussed in numerous posts reasons why you should always rely on a certified machinery and equipment appraiser (CMEA). To reduce your risk of liability, you should be sure that the appraisal is conducted by a certified professional. CMEAs meet all government training requirements, and will provide appraisal reports that are USPAP compliant and [...]

September 9, 2010 Three Things to Think About When Engaging a Machinery and Equipment Appraiser

An error in a machinery and equipment appraisal can be costly. You should have confidence that the appraisal values are accurate and are backed by evidence to support the fair market value, fair value, orderly liquidation value, or forced liquidation value. These three factors can help ensure that your machinery and equipment appraisal report will [...]

July 27, 2010 Freeing Up Much-Needed Cash

When we’ve discussed online auctions in the past, we’ve typically talked about them as a simple way to sell machinery or equipment when a business fails. But what if your business isn’t failing? Maybe you’ve experienced a bit of a slowdown – and if you have you’re not alone – but are still holding strong. [...]

July 8, 2010 Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisers: Present Value

Present Value has performed an extensive number of machinery and equipment appraisals worldwide. A certified machinery and equipment appraisal is compliant with USPAP standards and the standards of the National Equipment & Business Builders Institute. Whether you need to know the fair market value, orderly liquidation value, and/or forced liquidation value of your equipment, the [...]