Machine valuation even faster and more reliable - appraisals for precise valuation
Safe machines protect people and the environment, but also increase the profitability and thus the competitiveness of machine manufacturers and users. A well-founded machine valuation with a professional valuation report helps you to determine the realistic market value for used machines and systems and thus makes the sales process considerably easier.
Good to know
- Valuations promote trust and transparency when selling and can speed up the sales process.
- With a realistic valuation, you can avoid financial losses and maximize the selling price.
- Full appraisals are legally sound and are recognized by banks and authorities, while brief appraisals offer quick and cost-effective assessments.
What is a valuation report?
An appraisal is used to determine the market value of a machine or complete system.
The result of an appraisal is the market value
- The market value (market value) is the price that can be expected to be achieved in a sale based on the location and condition of the used machine or system at the time of the appraisal (valuation date).
- Subjective factors and special influences should be excluded when determining the market value.
- However, the market value is not a mathematically exact figure, but is also based on estimates. It is therefore possible that different valuers will arrive at different results.
What advantages does a valuation report have for the seller?
- A professional valuation report for used machinery provides a realistic estimate of the selling price that can be achieved on the market. This reduces the likelihood that you will sell your machinery for less than it is worth and protects you from potential financial losses.
- An appraisal informs you of the sales price that can realistically be achieved for your used machine or system based on market conditions. As the seller, you also avoid financial losses that could arise from an underestimated asking price.
- With an appraisal for a used machine, the seller proves to the buyer the value of the machine and the justification of the asking price. An appraisal provides clarity about the value of a used machine and shortens price negotiations.
- A well-founded used machine valuation makes it easier for the buyer's bank to decide whether to finance the machine or system.
- An appraisal therefore makes a significant contribution to speeding up the sale of the machine.
Used machinery appraisal: Complete appraisal or short appraisal?
Full appraisals contain a detailed market value assessment, whereas brief appraisals present the key value-determining factors in a compact form. Which appraisal you need depends on the specific sales target and the condition of your machine.
Full appraisal or complete appraisal
Advantages:
- A full appraisal is particularly recommended for the sale of young or new machines and equipment, and can also be understood by outsiders and non-experts due to the comprehensive presentation and is suitable for use in court and is recognized by banks and authorities.
Disadvantages:
- The significantly higher costs of a full appraisal compared to a short appraisal.
- In addition, the appraiser often needs several weeks to prepare a full appraisal.
Brief appraisals
“Brief appraisals” are limited to the most important facts that are relevant for the assessment of the used machine & system.
Possible variants of a short appraisal
- Depending on the provider and contractual agreement, brief appraisals have different forms and contents. Brief appraisals can contain, for example
- Value reports with a brief description, which do not contain a calculation of the reported used machine value, but only a value result,
- rough calculations based on information provided by the client, which are not checked by the valuer,
- value calculations according to only one valuation method or
- a complete value calculation, but without photo documentation and other attachments.
What are brief appraisals suitable for?
- Brief appraisals provide a general market price estimate, but do not provide conclusive information about the market value.
- Brief appraisals can be useful, for example, for newer machinery and equipment where there are only a limited number of value-influencing features.
- A brief appraisal may already prove suitable for convincing a prospective buyer of a realistic purchase price.
The disadvantages of a brief appraisal:
- Brief appraisals are generally not suitable for use in court.
- Only obvious and significant machine defects are included in a brief appraisal. Equipment defects are not usually examined in detail.
- Without inspecting the property, the statements made in a brief report are usually not comprehensible for those unfamiliar with the property.
Objective recording - precise recording for maximum transparency
Precise recording of all assets, detailed data collection and photo documentation ensure a transparent and comprehensive valuation. Asset-Trade ensures that all value-determining data is taken into account.
- Immediate recording of all assets (data, facts, figures and photo documentation)
- Recording of all relevant data and comparison of this with documents, property lists, inventories etc. from the craft business to the international company.
- Examination of sensible replacement options for leasing and financing contracts
- Registration and labeling of separation and segregation rights
- Determination of intangible assets such as patents, property rights, trademark rights and licenses
- Examination and planning of guarantees with offers / cost calculations for the client
Brief assessment and industrial appraisal
Asset-Trade offers a professional and comprehensive used machinery valuation for a market-oriented and appropriate valuation of used machinery and industrial equipment. We distinguish between values in the event of liquidation and the going concern value in the event of continued operation.
- Professional and market-oriented valuation of the respective assets
- Comparison of determined values with proceeds achieved for the same and similar items at other auctions and sales
- Differentiation between values in the event of liquidation (dissolution / break-up of the business) and values in the event of continuation (going concern / transferring reorganization, etc.)
- Preparation of an expert opinion in detailed form with detailed valuation criteria
- Determination of all separation and segregation rights (financing, retention of title, transfer of ownership by way of security, rental and hire-purchase agreements, leasing agreements, etc.)
- Identification of these rights in the appraisal report with attached contract data
- Additional provision of the expert reports in electronic form (CD / e-mail)
- Customization of the software according to the specifications of the respective client
Safeguarding and storage - preventative measures for your success
Once a machine assessment has been completed, Asset-Trade can take care of all security measures to safeguard your assets if required.
- Immediate securing of all assets on site (changing locks if necessary, monitoring of objects)
- If necessary, immediate evacuation of individual devices or entire objects
- Securing in modern warehouses at the lowest possible cost
Contact Asset-Trade today to get your machinery & equipment valuation with one.
