MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT APPRAISALS

Reliable Machinery & Equipment Appraisals Tailored to Your Needs

ATEC performs machinery and equipment appraisals for financial institutions, law firms, and business professionals across a wide range of industries. We tailor our services to meet each client's specific requirements and timelines, delivering accurate, detailed, and thorough appraisals — professionally and promptly.

Appraisal Services

Financial institutions, legal professionals, bankruptcy trustees, accountants, and business owners rely on ATEC for accurate, defensible valuations of commercial and industrial assets. Since 1977, we've provided appraisal services that support lending decisions, financial reporting, litigation, estate settlements, insurance claims, and strategic planning. Our appraisers understand that precision and credibility matter—whether the appraisal is supporting a multi- million dollar credit facility or guiding a complex liquidation.

What We Appraise

ATEC appraises a broad range of commercial and industrial assets across multiple industries, including manufacturing equipment, construction machinery, transportation fleets, processing systems, restaurant and hospitality equipment, medical devices, and specialized tooling. Whether valuing a single piece of equipment or an entire facility, we bring industry-specific expertise to every engagement.

The ATEC Advantage: Where Appraisal Meets Market Reality

What sets ATEC apart is simple: we don't just appraise assets, we sell them. Many appraisers operate in theory, assigning values without ever testing those opinions in the marketplace. At ATEC, our appraisers are actively involved in auctions, negotiations, and sales throughout the year. This means we understand—on a practical level—what buyers are willing to pay, what factors drive or diminish value, and how market conditions shift in real time. Our appraisals aren't based on textbook assumptions; they're informed by direct market experience. This combination of appraisal discipline and sales reality gives our clients valuations they can trust.

Our Appraisal Process

ATEC offers flexible appraisal services designed to meet your specific needs and timeline:

Onsite Appraisals (Our Recommended Approach): Our appraisers travel to each location to personally inspect the assets. We document detailed descriptions, assess condition, and photograph equipment on site. This hands-on approach provides the most comprehensive and defensible valuation, giving you—and anyone relying on the appraisal—confidence in the accuracy of our findings.

Desktop Appraisals: In certain situations, we can perform valuations using detailed asset information provided by the client. Desktop appraisals work best when ATEC has previously appraised the assets (such as for interim loan monitoring), when physical inspection isn't feasible, or when assets are dispersed across multiple job sites. This approach requires that the asset owner or designated contact can provide complete asset details and remain available for follow-up questions throughout the process. While desktop appraisals can be cost-effective, the timeline depends on how quickly we receive accurate information—making strong client coordination essential.

Combination Approach: We can tailor our services by conducting onsite appraisals for primary or high-value locations while performing desktop appraisals for secondary sites. This hybrid approach balances thoroughness with cost-effectiveness when circumstances warrant.

All ATEC appraisals are conducted in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

Premises of Value

ATEC provides appraisals under various premises of value depending on the purpose of the engagement. The most commonly requested are defined below in accordance with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA):

Fair Market Value: An opinion expressed in terms of money, at which the property would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither being under any compulsion to buy or to sell and both having reasonable knowledge of relevant facts, as of a specific date.

Orderly Liquidation Value: An opinion of the gross amount, expressed in terms of money, that typically could be realized from a liquidation sale, given a reasonable period of time to find a purchaser (or purchasers), with the seller being compelled to sell on an as-is, where-is basis, as of a specific date.

Forced Liquidation Value: An opinion of the gross amount, expressed in terms of money, that typically could be realized from a properly advertised and conducted public auction, with the seller being compelled to sell with a sense of immediacy on an as-is, where-is basis, as of a specific date.

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