Present Value: More than an Appraisal Firm

Following up on our press release that went out on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, we’d like to focus a little bit more on some of the characteristics that make Present Value a unique full-service appraisal firm.

While lenders and business owners have many choices when it comes to finding an appraisal company, at Present Value, we pride ourselves on being more than just a company that provides appraisals: we act as a trusted resource for lenders and business owners. We can act as consultants to help guide our clients as they make crucial business decisions, whether it be a lender, looking to conduct pre-loan due diligence or auction assets from a loan default, or a business owner, looking to obtain financing or make an acquisition.

In addition to providing appraisal services, Present Value has the expertise and experience to orchestrate other aspects of these deals. The strength of our services comes from the partnerships that we have developed all across the country. We have the capabilities to bring the right people to the table for whatever our clients’ needs may be, such as auctioneer services or brokerage services. We aim to be problem-solvers for each and every one of our clients, helping them make well-informed business decisions.

Present Value prides itself on its turnkey service offerings, and Present Value is happy to act as a resource for its clients as they cope with past mistakes and look toward improving their processes. Our network of professionals will always deliver the highest quality products, backed by a team of experts in their individual market segments.

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Navigating Crucial Business Decisions in a Down Economy

In a down market, business owners tend to do one of three things: they close their doors, sit tight and ride out the storm, or capitalize on the opportunity. “One of the most important and most complex decisions that business owners have to make right now is whether to grow or retract in this economy,” said Chris Spinelli, co-founder of the appraisal company Present Value.

Some businesses may succumb to the downturn and will need to sell off assets in preparation for bankruptcy declaration. Others, still stinging from tax time, may simply be searching for ways to save on taxes next year. Still others may be considering an equipment purchase or an acquisition of a struggling business. Present Value can assist business owners in any of these three situations by conducting certified business or equipment appraisals.

“When planning their reactions to the current economy, it’s important for our clients to know the worth of their assets,” said Chris Kinzie, Present Value co-founder. The company recognizes that many of the regulations surrounding equipment appraisals and business valuations can be confusing, and Present Value seeks to provide its clients with the necessary information to help them make informed, prudent business decisions. “We want to help our clients not just make the next choice, but the best choice,” added Kinzie.

Check out our press release on Yahoo Finance: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Present-Value-LLC-Helps-prnews-15133330.html?.v=1

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Tags: appraisal management company, business appraisals, Business Valuation, Equipment Appraisals, Machinery & Equipment Appraisal Costs
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Present Value LLC and the upcoming HVCC changes

Earlier this month, we wrote about the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) changes that will go into effect on May 1 of this year. You can read the full post here. Essentially, the changes state that lenders seeking a conventional appraisal, as opposed to an FHA appraisal, will be required to find an appraiser through a third party, such as an appraisal management company.  

If you’re seeking an FHA appraisal, your interaction with Present Value won’t change. Because the HVCC changes don’t affect FHA appraisals, lenders can still contact Present Value directly. And more good news – if you’re seeking a conventional appraisal, your interaction with Present Value will also remain the same. Present Value LLC is both an appraiser and an appraisal management company, which means that it can play the role of the third party required by the HVCC changes and save you the step of having to seek out a separate appraisal management company. One of the principles to which Present Value adheres is to provide the best possible customer service. As these changes go into effect and people begin to navigate what the changes mean for them, we hope that the lack of disruption in service you’ll experience by working with Present Value will prove our dedication to this principle.

In other news, have you had the chance to check out our introductory video? Click here to watch.  

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Tags: appraisal management company, Appraisals, FHA appraisals, HVCC, Real estate appraisals
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