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Appraisal Services

We are a respected provider of real estate valuations, consulting services, and expert witness testimony for the marketplace. With over 37 years in the business, we have a proven track record of serving client's needs in a timely manner with professional and reliable results.

Real Estate and Machinery Appraisal Services We Provide

Residential & Commercial properties of all types
Mortgage Refinancing
Eminent Domain
Litigation Support
Estate Planning
Divorce Settlement
Damage Estimates
Insurance Companies
All Types of Lenders
Tax Protest

Buy / Sell Agreements
Converting From C To S-Corp
Loans / Financing
Leases
Insurable Value
Tax Purposes
Foreclosures
Estate Planning
Bankruptcy / Insolvency
Divorce Settlements

Mergers & Acquisitions
Litigation Support
Trust Planning
Sarbanes Oxley
Partnership Dissolution
Gift Estate Planning
1031 Exchanges
Retirement Planning
FASB 141 & 142
GASB 34

Evidence Of Our Long Term Involvement

Our long term involvement in the real estate industry has included brokerage, development, management real estate, and multi-state teaching assignments which led to the need for being certified for machinery equipment. This experience gives us the real-world experience needed to serve our clients and answer their questions from both the perspective of an appraiser and an experienced practitioner.

Professional And Prompt Response

Active in Texas and Colorado, as well as other states, we are capable of responding to the needs of our clients quickly and professionally. And, as with any service business, we realize that sometimes emergencies arise that require immediate action.

Credible Values You Can Rely Upon

Commercial properties may have equipment that requires an appraisal of the assets. Typically, you'd have to search for an equipment appraiser because not everyone is Certified to value equipment. If the property has equipment and you need to know what that equipment is worth, you need only look to Atwood Valuations. We are Certified Real Estate and Machinery & Equipment Appraisers who deliver a credible value that is suitable for lenders, CPAs, attorneys, courts, and others.

Reasons To Get An Appraisal

Every year, countless people in the United States buy, sell or refinance their own slice of the American Dream. Most, if not all, of these transactions include a simple line item for an appraisal. It has become an understood and accepted part of a real estate transaction. You need to get a Certified Appraiser to support the value.

But is this the only reason to get an appraisal? Are there other times when the services of a certified, licensed, independent real estate professional might come in handy? You bet.

Divorce Settlement

A divorce can be a particularly traumatic experience for both parties and is often further complicated by the difficult decision of "Who gets what property or equipment?". In most divorce cases, the Court won't usually force the parties involved to "buyout" the other party's interest but it may however order the sale of the property or equipment so each party gets an equal share of the equity. Regardless of the situation, it's a good idea to order an appraisal so both parties are fully aware of what the value is.

If the parties want to sell the property, they'll have a better idea of what the property is worth. And on the flip side, if a "buyout" is the chosen option, both parties will feel like they're getting a fair assessment.

Estate Liquidation

The loss of a loved one is a difficult time in life and settling an estate from a death, or probate, often requires an appraisal to establish value for the property or equipment involved. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of discretion.

Unlike many wealthy individuals, the majority of Americans do not have dedicated estate planners or executors to handle these issues. Also, in most cases, property or equipment makes up a disproportionate share of the total estate value.

Here too, an appraiser can help. Often the first step in fairly disposing of an estate is to understand its value. The appraiser can help determine the market value. At this point, equitable arrangements can more easily be arrived at among disputing parties. Everyone walks away knowing they've received a fair deal.

Decision Making

Unlike a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the property or equipment sells for. It's easy for them to step in and give you the information to help you make your decision. Appraiser fees are based on efforts to complete the report and not a percentage of the sales price. So seeking a professional appraisal can often help owners make the best decisions of either buying or selling and getting a fair sales price.

Improvements to Add Value

Before you decide to remodel or add new equipment, there are several decisions to be made. You'll ask yourself questions like "How much value will be added?" and "Will new equipment increase the value of the business?" Many things which we do to our properties have an affect on its value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal affect. While an addition may improve the value, it may not add nearly enough value to justify the expense.

Purchase of Property or Equipment

One of the most important issues involved in purchasing a property is developing an opinion of what it's worth so that you can make an informed offer to purchase. A professional appraisal report performed by a designated appraiser can provide you with an objective, third party opinion of a property's current Market Value. And for the small price of this service, you can give yourself "peace of mind" prior to making an offer to purchase that you're offering a fair price for the property.

Buying and Selling Assets

How To Effectively And Efficiently BUY And SELL Your Property or Equipment

Consideration #1:

Know The Fair Market Value Of The Property Or Equipment To Set The Sale Price.

Consideration #2:

Marketing And Industry Contacts Are Just As Important As Setting The Property Or Equipment Price.

Consideration #3:

How Will The Property or Equipment That Is Purchased Be Moved To The Buyer?

The Professionals At Atwood Valuations Can Help You With Purchasing Or Disposing Of Property or Equipment.

Competition today requires that businesses get a high return on tangible assets. Idle equipment provides no return. It drains cash, tying up critical working and growth capital. What are you to do? Rely on an auctioneer? Place ads in your local paper? An auctioneer will essentially bring the lowest possible price. Ads cost money and take up your valuable time. Atwood Valuations belongs to national organizations that can expose your property or equipment to more people faster.

In addition, when you want to buy property or equipment, do you REALLY know where to go to find exactly what you need? Atwood Valuations has over 450 associates coast-to-coast and worldwide that can go to work for YOU to find the property or equipment you want or need. Put Atwood Valuations to work for YOU!