Appraisal / Valuation Service

An industry leader in the appraisal of industrial machinery & equipment, hi-tech equipment, and inventories we help you to make educated decisions. Our staff appraisers are GPPA certified and all reports conform to the quality and requirements enforced by the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP).

Founded in 1920 Ehli's has worked with financial institutions, law firms, the US Bankruptcy Court, State Court Receivers, CPA's, Insurance Companies, Leasing Companies, and private industry. Over the past 80+ years we have appraised millions of dollars of assets.

Customer service, timely reports, we have the fastest turnaround time in the business. It is not uncommon for you to have the report in hand the very next day after the onsite inspection occurs; meeting your deadlines is our number one concern.

Valuations Provided

Terms Defined

AUCTION VALUE

The appraiser's professional opinion of the estimated gross amount expressed in terms of dollars which could typically be realized at a properly advertised and conducted public auction without reserve, held under existing sale conditions and under present economic trends, within a specified time. Conclusions consider: condition at time of observation, quantities and desirability, location, general appearance, psychological appeal, physical condition, cost of similar or like used and or new (replacement value), degree of specialization or modification, adaptability, market economics and quality or name acceptance. Further the ability of the asset group to draw sufficient prospective buyers to insure competitive offers is considered. It is assumed all assets are to be sold on a per item basis, in "as is" condition with purchasers responsible for removal of assets at their own risk and expense. Any deletions or additions to the total package could change the psychological and / or monetary appeal necessary to gain the price indicated.

Fair Market Value

Is the price that property would sell for on the open market. It is the price that would be agreed upon between a willing buyer and a willing seller, with both being required to act, and both having a reasonable knowledge of relevant facts. (Treasury Regulation 20.2031-2(b)): is the price at which property would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither being under any compulsion to buy or sell, and both having reasonable knowledge of relevant facts. The FMV of a particular item of property included in the decedent's gross estate is not to be determined by a forced sales price. Nor is the FMV of an item of property to be determined by the sale price of an item in a market other than that in which such item is most commonly sold to the public, taking into account location of the item wherever appropriate. Thus, in the case of an item of property included in the decedent's gross estate, which is generally obtained by the public in the retail market, the FMV of such an item of property is the price at which the item or a comparable item would be sold at retail.

Orderly Liquidation Value

The appraiser's professional opinion of the estimated gross amount expressed in terms of dollars which the asset could typically be realized if exposed for public sale at a properly advertised and professionally managed orderly liquidation sale at a listed negotiated price basis, by a seller obligated to sell, over an extended period of time, usually within a specified time as of the date of the appraisal report. Further, ability of the asset group to draw sufficient prospective buyers to insure competitive offers are considered. All assets are to be sold on a per item basis, in "as-is" condition with purchasers responsible for removal of assets at their own risk and expense. Any deletions or additions to the total package could change the psychological and / or monetary appeal necessary to gain price indicated.

In-Place Value

The appraiser's professional opinion of the gross dollar amount to be realized in the sale of all assets between a willing buyer and a willing seller in the open market assuming that neither party is under compulsion to buy or sell, both being fully aware of all relevant facts. This value assumes that the property is being sold " as is, where is" in good condition to a buyer who will maintain these assets in their entirety, in their present location as of the date of this appraisal. The In-Place Value takes into consideration the following:

• The Fair Market Value of the assets.

• The convenience and cost saved by being in place, and ready to use.

• The In-Place Value places no value upon financial condition of the owners or goodwill.
   

Desk Top Opinion or Review

The appraiser's professional opinion of a defined value based on materials or information that has been supplied to us and evaluated without the benefit of an actual on-site appraisal. A desktop opinion or review is used to substantiate the need for an appraisal and should not be used for credit purposes.

New Replacement Cost Value

The appraiser's professional opinion of the dollar amount it would cost to purchase a new or used asset of the like quality and specifications. When such an asset is unavailable in the market place, and no other comparable or substitute item is available, the appraiser has used their best judgment on cost approach bases in estimating a value as of the date of the appraisal.

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