If you are preparing to sell a piece of equipment or a full lot of industrial equipment inventory, an equipment appraisal is the place to start. Accurate and trustworthy equipment appraisals done by a certified machine and equipment appraiser offer a picture of what you can expect from the sale of your assets.
Request Equipment AppraisalSince 1957, Federal Equipment Company has been a used manufacturing equipment dealer specializing in processing and packaging equipment. We buy and sell:
Because Federal Equipment Company manages thousands of equipment transactions each year through our auctions, liquidations, private treaty sales, and purchases, we have a rich and accurate database of comparable equipment values for any appraisal.
Request Equipment AppraisalA complete equipment appraisal results in a full listing of the equipment for sale with individual values and aggregate value totals. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive report including a record of details relating to equipment condition, equipment photographs, definitions of values, approaches to value, and more.
A complete equipment appraisal is sometimes called an "inventory appraisal" and is often conducted when an accurate asset listing does not exist.
Financing institutions often use this appraisal type because it includes a site visit and collateral verification. Attorneys and CPAs rely on the complete appraisal because it presents the highest level of appraiser inspection, verification, and assurance.
A walk-through appraisal is an appraisal of limited scope. The appraiser inspects the assets on a cursory basis, focusing on assets that comprise the majority of the total value of the lot for sale. Generally, the appraiser will conduct a detailed inspection of a representative portion of the lot for sale to assess the physical condition and determine the existence of most of the assets.
When you need an appraisal quickly, we can offer a desktop appraisal. Our certified appraiser estimates the value of the equipment using the supplied listing information and without the benefit of a physical inspection of the equipment. While desktop appraisals are generally not quite as accurate, our extensive experience in the market and with similar equipment allows even our desktop appraisals to be quite accurate.
The type of appraisal approach used depends on the needs of our clients. No matter the type of appraisal you need, we have the information and the certified appraisers to guide you through the process and provide accurate information. The most common types of used equipment appraisals include:
Many factors can impact the ultimate value of used equipment for sale. However, some of the most common factors include the following:
Equipment appraisals and keeping good records of those appraisals are important to manufacturing companies’ tax management and overall financial management strategies for various reasons.
Have a piece of equipment or a full lot of used equipment inventory to sell? Complete the form below to start the equipment appraisal process.
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