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The Future of Machinery and Equipment Appraisals
The world is moving forward, and whether we like it or not, we must all move forward with it. The image of the appraiser sitting in an office with a desk covered in paperwork and huge file cabinets stuffed with more paperwork is becoming as outdated as the 8-track. Technology is changing everything. Many appraisal […]
Machinery and Equipment Appraisers Should Be on the Cutting Edge of the Industry
Machinery and equipment appraisers have to be on their toes. Sure, most days might be filled with appraising ordinary things, like office equipment or construction equipment, but some potential client queries might come from someone with a custom, one-of-a-kind piece of equipment. Those calls are fun and test your knowledge. The Packaging Conference 2013 was […]
Appraisers, Appraisals & You: A Lender’s Guide to USPAP Released by The Appraisal Foundation
The Appraisal Foundation, a national non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of professional valuation and protecting the public trust, announced that it released, Appraisers, Appraisals & You: A Lender’s Guide to USPAP. The pamphlet was developed for lenders who are working in the loan underwriting process. It provides information to lenders about working with appraisers […]
Pay an Appraiser Now or Pay the Consequences Later
When it comes to a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisal (CMEA), it’s genuinely surprising to find a business owner who will ask “How much will it cost?” Before we address why that’s such a surprising question, let’s answer it. The cost of an appraisal depends on the scope and complexity of the appraisal assignment. In […]
Securing Financing in 2013
The New York Times recently published an article in its “You’re the Boss” blog titled, “The State of Small-Business Lending.” In it, the author laid out his predictions for business lending in the upcoming year. It is no secret that new businesses have had trouble securing financing over the last several years, either from a […]
What Nobody Ever Tells Attorneys about Their Clients’ Machinery and Equipment
Did you know that your client’s machinery and equipment has a value that can substantiate, strengthen, or even lose the most successful case in court? After all, if you rely on a guess, a depreciation schedule, or an uncertified auctioneer or dealer to determine a value, it’s inaccurate and will not hold up to scrutiny […]
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