Machinery & Equipment Appraisals

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Need an appraisal without coordinating an on-site visit? BGH Valuation Services partners with SoloTruth VirtuSpect to help make machinery and equipment appraisals easier to complete. Through the verified inspection platform, required equipment details, photos, and supporting documentation can be collected remotely, helping streamline the appraisal process while maintaining reliable, well-supported conclusions.

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When do you need a Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraisal?

Business Owners need an Appraisal for insurable value, selling, financing, expansion, and strategic growth

CPAs need a Certified Appraisal because the IRS requires a Certified Appraisal by a Certified Appraiser! A Certified Appraisal is also needed when helping their clients convert from a C to S Corporation, Estate and Gift Planning, Trusts, Sarbanes-Oxley, and FASB 141/142.

Bankers and Lenders need an Appraisal in support of loan and lease decisions to substantiate and collateralize a loan. Especially the Small Business Administration's new SOP's that require a "qualified" equipment appraisal.

Attorneys need an Appraisal to substantiate accurate and realistic values that withstand IRS and Court scrutiny.

Certified Machinery & Equipment
Appraisal Features

Certified Machinery & Equipment
Appraisal Features

    

USPAP Certified

Excellent Customer Service

Competitive Pricing

Fast turnaround time!

Our Equipment Appraisal Process

Our Equipment Appraisal Process

    

Engage

  1. Discuss engagement with client
  2. Agree on terms (price and turnaround time)
  3. Retain
  4. Sign electronic engagement letter

Prepare

  1. Gather machinery and equipment listing
  2. Site visit (unless it is desktop report)
  3. Conduct research

Analyze

  1. Equipment and market data
  2. Assess all methods of valuation (Cost, Market, and Income approach)
  3. Identify the most appropriate method
  4. Conduct appraisal with supporting analysis

Finalize

  1. Send draft report to client
  2. Finalize invoice

Delivery

Send Report to Client

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Important key information relating to SBA appraisals

If the amount being financed (including any 7(a), 504, seller, or other financing) minus the appraised value of real estate and/or equipment being financed is $250,000 or less, the lender may perform its own valuation of the business being sold.

The appraisal must allocate separate values to the individual components of the transaction including land, building, equipment and intangible assets.

Lenders must carefully evaluate the value of assets other than cash that are injected by owners or principals. Therefore, an appraisal or other valuation by an independent third party is required if the valuation of the fixed assets is greater than the depreciated value (net book value). A valuation of the fixed assets provided as part of a business valuation will not meet these requirements.

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If machinery and equipment values are part of your transaction or financing process, a certified appraisal ensures accurate and well-supported conclusions.

Contact us to discuss your specific appraisal needs.

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Machinery & Equipment Appraisal FAQs

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