business appraiser Caveat Emptor M&E appraisal is a specialty that's not often understood by the client, their other professional advisors, or other parties related to the situation.

If the appraisal is prepared by someone who isn't properly qualified, the appraisal may fall apart under scrutiny.

Machinery and Equipment Appraisals

Why Would You Need An M&E Appraisal?
There are many compelling reasons for having a machinery and equipment valuation. The primary reason for an M&E appraisal is to determine the real value of your assets in today's market.

How To Accurately Determine The Value Of Your Assets
Through our sister company, Red Stripe, Inc., we offer independent, certified asset appraisals for all of your machinery and equipment valuation needs. The M&E appraisal identifies the assets of a company and a qualified appraiser understands the intricacies of those assets and recognizes their functions within a business.

Uses Of An Equipment & Machinery Appraisal
The client is usually buying the appraisal to impress upon another third party the reasonableness of a specific value of the asset in question. And the crux of the matter is that when that third party makes a decision about the value based on the appraiser's opinion, it becomes binding upon the client. Certified M&E appraisals can be useful in the sale of assets, to obtain working capital, collateralize debt, and resolve disputes.

The Bottom Line
You need the best representation possible. The reputation and accreditations, along with the curriculum vitae of that machinery and equipment appraiser, speak to the quality of work the client should expect. You also should consider the ability and willingness of the appraiser to defend his or her opinion - in court, to the IRS or to the buyer's representatives.

Professional Certified M&E Appraisals

Contact Red Stripe, Inc.
For a professional certified machinery and equipment appraisal, contact George Tournas at Red Stripe, Inc. The professionals at Red Stripe will insure you receive an accurate and defensible valuation of your assets.

What M&E Appraisals Are Used For: Estates
- Succession Planning
- Gifts

Taxes
- Tax Reduction Strategies
- Allocation of Purchase Price
- Capital Gains Taxes

Disputes
- Partner Disputes
- Divorce
- Damages
- IRS Disputes
Capitalization
- Debt Collateralization
- Ownership Transfers
Businesswomen