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Machinery & Equipment Services

Certified M&E Appraisal Report: The Certified Report is a descriptive document that includes the approaches to value, market conditions, scope of work performed, photographs, model and serial numbers, and other descriptive information about each piece of your equipment.  Our assignment of value is based on extensive research, personal inspection, and contact with manufacturers/suppliers to determine what your items are really worth.  Our final report will provides our clients with an irrefutable, Certified, substantiated and defendable estimate of value that will withstand scrutiny by the IRS and by the courts.  The report is compliant with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) as promulgated by the Untied States Congress.   

Requires 1-2 weeks to complete. 

(Price varies based on Complexity, Specialization, Circumstances and Equipment Niche)

M&E Brokerage Services: We sell equipment fast and for top dollar.  We are connected to a vast network of brokers spanning national and international markets where the demand for machinery and equipment of all types is growing.

(Brokerage services are based on a success fee)

Business Appraisal Services

Limited Scope Valuation: Often used when the client needs to know the current market value of the business but does not require all of the supporting documentation.  Utilizes 9-10 valuation methodologies plus a nationwide comparison of businesses sold in same industry.  

Requires 1-2 weeks to complete. 

(Pricing depends on complexity of assignment & Asset vs. Stock sale)

Full Scope Valuation: Asset based or Stock based. Often used for internal purposes such as planning for sale, conducting annual reviews, or for obtaining lender financing. Same company appraisal methodologies used for the comprehensive valuation but with less explanation of the analysis and less supporting documentation. Utilizes 11-12 valuation methodologies, industry analysis, demographic studies, plus a nationwide comparison of businesses sold in same industry. 
Requires 2-3 weeks to complete.

(Pricing depends on complexity of assignment & Asset vs. Stock sale)

Comprehensive Valuation: Our signature product! Asset based or Stock based. With or without Minority Shareholder Discount. Required for pending litigation, IRS audits, partnership disputes, gift/estate planning, and for sellers, buyers, or lenders that are planning for the sale of a business that desire more thorough analysis and supporting documentation than the Full Scope Valuation will provide. Utilizes 11-12 valuation methodologies, industry analysis, demographic studies, plus a nationwide comparison of businesses sold in same industry.

(90-100 pages)  Requires 2-4 weeks to complete. 

(Pricing depends on complexity of assignment & Asset vs. Stock sale)

Valuation fees are paid to Asset Appraisers, LLC.   and are due in advance.


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