{"id":12373,"date":"2011-07-28T02:35:11","date_gmt":"2011-07-28T06:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nebb\/machinery-and-equipment-appraisal-preparation\/"},"modified":"2022-12-29T02:51:53","modified_gmt":"2022-12-29T07:51:53","slug":"machinery-and-equipment-appraisal-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nebbinstitute\/blog\/machinery-and-equipment-appraisal-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"Machinery and Equipment Appraisal Preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Before a business owner gets his or her assets appraised for insurance, sale or before the sale of a business, there are a few things the owner should do to make sure that the appraisal process goes well.<\/p>\n<p>Make Lists \u2013 Write down each piece of equipment that should be appraised. If you have serial numbers, include them in your list. Also put owners\u2019 manuals, maintenance or repair records, and receipts together for the appraiser.<\/p>\n<p>Maintenance \u2013 Before the equipment is appraised, clean it and make any necessary repairs. This is especially important if you want to sell the equipment, because this will help you sell it for the highest cost possible.<\/p>\n<p>Know Who You\u2019re Working With \u2013 Be sure that your appraiser is an experienced <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nebbinstitute.com\/appraiser\/why.php\">certified machinery and equipment appraiser (CMEA)<\/a>. It is also important for you do know what the appraiser\u2019s report should look like. Typically, a CMEA\u2019s appraisal report would include photographs, model numbers, serial numbers, and other descriptive information. The equipment value is based on research, the appraiser\u2019s inspection, and contact with manufacturers and suppliers of the equipment. A CMEA\u2019s appraisal will always be performed to standards set by <a href=\"https:\/\/nebbinstitute.wordpress.com\/2010\/05\/20\/what-is-uspap\/\">USPAP<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nebbinstitute.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEBB Institute<\/a> endorses and strives to observe the highest standards of professional ethics to preserve the public trust inherent in the professional appraisal practice. The Institute provides initial and monthly comprehensive education, ongoing support, and a dynamic international network, and certifies professionals in the art of machinery\/equipment appraisal and brokerage.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>By: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nebb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEBB Institute<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before a business owner gets his or her assets appraised for insurance, sale or before the sale of a business, there are a few things the owner should do to make sure that the appraisal process goes well. Make Lists \u2013 Write down each piece of equipment that should be appraised. 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