Desktop Machinery & Equipment Appraisals

USPAP-compliant desktop equipment appraisals for SBA lenders, banks, business owners, attorneys, accountants, insurance professionals, estates, and corporations throughout the United States.

A desktop appraisal can often provide a credible opinion of value without the time and expense of an onsite inspection.

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What Is a Desktop Equipment Appraisal?

A desktop machinery and equipment appraisal is an appraisal assignment completed without a physical onsite inspection by the appraiser. Instead, the valuation is developed using information supplied by the client, including equipment lists, photographs, invoices, serial numbers, depreciation schedules, maintenance records, and other supporting documentation.

Desktop appraisals are often appropriate for SBA financing, bank collateral review, asset-based lending, insurance review, estate planning, business sales, internal planning, bankruptcy analysis, and preliminary valuation work.

When a Desktop Appraisal May Be Appropriate

SBA & Bank Lending

Desktop appraisal reports for SBA 7(a), SBA 504, commercial lending, refinancing, collateral review, and lender underwriting.

Business Planning

Useful for owners who need an independent estimate of machinery and equipment value for planning, sale, acquisition, or internal review.

Insurance & Accounting

Support for insurance schedules, claims review, financial reporting, asset schedules, and fixed asset documentation.

Legal & Estate Matters

Valuation support for estate matters, divorce, shareholder disputes, bankruptcy, restructuring, litigation, and tax-related assignments.

Information Needed for a Desktop Equipment Appraisal

The better the information provided, the stronger and more reliable the desktop appraisal report can be. At a minimum, we typically request:

Itemized machinery and equipment list
Manufacturer or brand name
Model numbers
Serial numbers or VINs, when available
Year manufactured or year acquired
Original cost and acquisition date
Photographs of each major item
Depreciation schedule, if available
Invoices or purchase documents, if available
Location of the assets
Condition information
Intended use of the appraisal

Clear photographs, complete descriptions, and accurate serial numbers help support a more credible desktop machinery and equipment appraisal.

Desktop Appraisal Value Conclusions

Depending on the assignment, a desktop appraisal may include one or more value premises:

Fair Market Value

Commonly used for lending, business planning, estate matters, accounting, and general valuation needs.

Fair Market Value in Continued Use

Used when equipment is valued as part of an operating business or ongoing facility.

Orderly Liquidation Value

Used by lenders, secured creditors, and business owners when considering an orderly sale process.

Forced Liquidation Value

Used for distressed sale scenarios, bankruptcy, foreclosure, receivership, and collateral risk analysis.

Types of Equipment We Appraise by Desktop Review

Desktop equipment appraisals may be suitable for a wide range of commercial, industrial, medical, construction, and specialty assets.

Manufacturing Equipment
CNC Machinery
Machine Tools
Metal Fabricating Equipment
Construction Equipment
Contractor Equipment
Medical Equipment
Surgery Center Equipment
Restaurant Equipment
Food Processing Equipment
Bakery Equipment
Printing and Bindery Equipment
Plastic Machinery
Woodworking Machinery
Agricultural Equipment
Mining Equipment
Trucks and Trailers
Transportation Fleets
Aircraft Support Equipment
Material Handling Equipment
Warehouse Equipment
Packaging Equipment
Industrial Refrigeration Systems
Office Furniture and Equipment

Benefits of a Desktop Machinery Appraisal

Lower Cost

Desktop assignments can reduce travel time, inspection expenses, and overall appraisal cost.

Faster Turnaround

When complete information is provided, desktop appraisals can often be completed more quickly than onsite inspections.

Nationwide Service

Desktop appraisal reports can be prepared for equipment located anywhere in the United States.

USPAP-Compliant Reports

Each assignment is developed with an appropriate scope of work, intended use, value premise, and supportable methodology.

Nationwide Desktop Equipment Appraisal Services

International Appraisals, Inc. provides desktop machinery and equipment appraisal services throughout the United States. Our reports are prepared for banks, SBA lenders, attorneys, accountants, insurance professionals, business owners, trustees, corporations, and private clients.

Whether the assignment involves a single machine, a contractor fleet, a medical practice, a restaurant operation, a manufacturing facility, or a multi-location equipment portfolio, our desktop appraisal process is designed to be efficient, professional, and supportable.

Request a Desktop Equipment Appraisal

Contact International Appraisals, Inc. to discuss your equipment list, photos, deadline, value premise, and reporting needs.

Phone: 866-932-3300

Email: rjsavill@aol.com

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