Independent, USPAP-compliant valuations of machinery, equipment and inventory, prepared by accredited ASA and CEA appraisers for lenders, accountants, attorneys and manufacturers.
Banks, finance companies, accounting firms, tax and estate professionals and turnaround firms rely on Branford appraisals for decisions that cannot wait.
“Branford’s Valuations team continues to go above and beyond and well exceeds our expectations.”
“Branford used a creative approach, based on real-time market values for the client’s asset categories, that provided a much more appropriate valuation.”
We prepare machinery, equipment and inventory valuations for every stage of a company’s life, from a new credit line to a plant closure.
Asset-based loans, borrowing base reviews, equipment leases and refinancing.
Equipment and inventory appraisals that support SBA loan requirements.
Fair market value for buyers, sellers, investors and buy-sell agreements.
Fair value for financial reporting, purchase price allocation and impairment.
Defensible values for estate tax, gifting and succession planning.
Replacement cost values to keep insurance schedules current.
Independent valuations for disputes, bankruptcy and restructuring.
Know what assets are worth before you sell, move or write them down.
The right value depends on the question you are asking, and especially on how much time there is to sell. Pick a value premise to see what it means and when it is used.
The estimated gross amount the equipment would bring at a properly advertised auction, with the seller compelled to sell quickly. Also called auction value (AV).
The estimated gross amount the equipment would bring in an orderly sale, with the seller compelled to sell but given a reasonable period to market the assets to buyers.
The estimated price between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither under any compulsion and both with reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts. Stated either in place (installed and in use) or removed.
The price that would be received to sell an asset in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, as defined for financial reporting.
The current cost to replace an asset with a new or used one of equal utility. Stated as replacement cost new (RCN) or used.
A clear process and a report ready to use. An accredited appraiser leads every assignment from the first call to the final review with you.
We agree on the purpose, who will rely on the report and the value premise before any work starts.
Every asset is researched against today’s market and checked with the team that sells this equipment every week.
You receive a signed, USPAP-compliant report and a walkthrough of the values with the appraiser.
Both lead to a USPAP-compliant report. The difference is whether an appraiser inspects the equipment in person.
We identify and value the equipment without an inspection, relying on information, photos and documentation you provide.
An appraiser inspects every asset in person, verifies it against the list and documents its condition before valuing it.
Our appraisers value equipment across dozens of manufacturing sectors, with deep experience in electronics.
Senior, designated appraisers develop and review every valuation we deliver. Our appraisers are members of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and the Association of Machinery and Equipment Appraisers (AMEA), holding the Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) and Certified Equipment Appraiser (CEA) designations.
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Answers to what lenders, accountants and business owners ask us most.
A machinery and equipment appraisal is an independent written opinion of what your equipment is worth under a stated value premise, such as fair market value or orderly liquidation value. It documents the assets, their condition, the methods used and the comparable sales behind the value.
The difference is how much time there is to sell. Fair market value assumes a willing buyer and seller with normal time on the market. Orderly liquidation value assumes the equipment must be sold but with a reasonable period to market it. Forced liquidation value assumes a quick sale, usually at auction, with limited time to find buyers.
Yes. Every report is developed and reviewed by senior appraisers holding the ASA and CEA designations, in line with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
It depends on the number and type of assets and whether an inspection is needed. As one example, we inspected a 180-asset, 90,000 square foot plant on a Tuesday and delivered the signed report the following week. We agree on a timeline before we start.
Fees are quoted based on the scope of each assignment, including the quantity and type of assets and how many Branford professionals the project requires. We offer competitive fees with timely, accurate reports.
A desktop appraisal identifies and values equipment without an on-site inspection. The appraiser relies on the asset list, photos and documentation provided by the company. It is often faster and suits smaller asset groups or updates to a recent appraisal.
Tell us the purpose of the appraisal, who will rely on it and the value premise you need. An asset list with make, model, serial number and year helps, along with the equipment location and any photos. If you do not have a list, our appraisers can build one on site.
Yes. Branford Valuations, LLC prepares machinery and equipment and inventory valuations for financing, accounting, tax, insurance, mergers and acquisitions, litigation support and business decisions.
Yes. Our headquarters is at 896 Main St, Branford, Connecticut, with offices in Boston, Charleston, Houston, Providence, San Francisco and San Diego, and our appraisers work on assignments across the United States and internationally.
Talk to one of our appraisers about your assets, your timeline and the value you need.
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