Are Assets and Inventory Included in an Asset Sale?
When preparing for an asset sale, business owners and [...]
How Do You Know The Value Of Your Customers’ Equipment? Three Mistakes that Lenders Make
Since the economic downturn of the last few years, lenders know almost better than anyone that they need to do the necessary due diligence before giving a loan to a business. Even in today’s tight economic environment, lenders backed by the SBA are lending money, but they are increasingly more cautious. They are conducting more […]
A USPAP-Certified Appraisal Trumps a Non-Certified Appraisal in North Dakota Supreme Court Case
A divorce case in the North Dakota Supreme Court last year highlights the importance of working with a certified appraiser rather than someone who is not certified. The primary issue before the Supreme Court of North Dakota was the value of the husband’s orthodontic practice, in addition to spousal support issues. The court preferred the testimony […]
Who Is Earning The Certified Machinery and Equipment (CMEA) Designation?
You may be surprised at some of the types of professionals who have expanded their service offerings by obtaining a certified machinery and equipment (CMEA) designation from NEBB Institute so they can add machinery and equipment appraisal to their service offerings. Here are some examples of the types of professionals who are adding the CMEA […]
Increase Your Company’s Income
A lot of real estate appraisal companies are busy doing appraisals for homeowners who want to take advantage of record-low interest rates and refinance. This is likely to continue through 2012 because the Federal Reserve intends to keep long-term interest rates low through the end of this year. But the real estate market still isn’t […]
Who Needs a CMEA?
We’ve talked frequently about how a Certified Machinery Equipment and Appraiser (CMEA) designation can help you. It can add an additional income stream to a real estate appraiser’s business. It can help you become an auctioneer or become involved in auctions. But as a CMEA, who will turn to you for your help and expertise? […]
Need to Locate a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser (CMEA)? Contact NEBB
NEBB Institute has certified machinery and equipment appraisers (CMEAs) members all over the country and abroad. If you’re in need a CMEA, check out our international locator map to find an appraiser in your location. Or, you can use our search function to find a local CMEA. Looking for appraisers in Indiana? We have six […]
Reduce Tax Obligations with Cost Segregation
Cost segregation is a technique to depreciate assets that separates real estate into personal property, such as machinery or equipment, land improvements, buildings on the land, and the land itself. Personal property and land improvements are then depreciated at an accelerated rate in order to reduce the building owner’s tax obligations. If your business is […]
NEBB Institute Members’ Thoughts on Becoming CMEAs
A Certified Machinery Equipment Appraiser (CMEA) professional designation is the perfect complement to expand your business, and it adds professional credibility. And the designation has been instrumental in the success of NEBB Institute members by helping them: Increase bottom-line profitability Increase business opportunities Gain professional credibility Reduce the risk of liability Here is what a few […]
What is Forced Liquidation Value?
In last week’s post, What is Orderly Liquidation Value?, we discussed just that. An orderly liquidation value is based on the idea that a company can afford to sell off its assets to the highest bidder. However, the circumstances are different in the case of forced liquidation value, as the name implies. Forced liquidation value, […]
