Machinery and Technical Specialties (MT&S or M&E)

Industrial Machinery, Equipment, Aircraft, Medical-Biomedical, Leasing

ASA accredited Machinery and Technical Specialties (MTS) appraisers perform appraisals of General Machinery and Equipment, all types of Construction Equipment, Metalworking and Metal Fabrication Equipment, Medical and Scientific Equipment, Foundries, Plants and Facilities. Aircraft, Marine Vessels, Mines, Quarry’s and related Equipment, Food Service an Equipment, Public Utilities including Transportation Facilities, Fixed Base Operators and Marine Installations as well as other types of commercial assets.

ASA accredited MT&S appraisers provide USPAP (link to USPAP) compliant appraisals or cost surveys to determine current values, future or residual values, various forms of market values, installed value, various liquidation values, insurance values, establishment of loss or damage, ad valorem tax challenges, eminent domain (condemnation) and diminution of value, rate setting of public utilities, establishment of mineral reserves and residual forecasting.

ASA MT&S appraisers provide USPAP compliant reports for collateral assignment, marital dissolution, mergers & acquisitions, ad valorem challenges, gift and charitable contributions, estate planning, insurance purposes, eminent domain, residual forecasting, repair estimation (marine), present and future values of minerals.

Appraisals developed by ASA MT&S accredited appraisers are the gold standard for accuracy. Banks, governmental agencies, businesses, financial professionals, insurance entities, trustees and courts rely on the education and experience of ASA MT&S appraisers for valid appraisals.

MT&S appraisers must have accumulated extensive work experience of 10,000 hours, passed rigorous professional testing and peer review and are required to maintain a demanding continuing education commitment to retain their accreditation. These demanding requirements translate to unparalleled professional skills and the most useful appraisal services for their client.

ASA’s MT&S appraisers are known globally as the gold standard for machinery & equipment appraisals and valuation work. The American Society of Appraisers and member appraisers of the Boston Chapter are recognized to demonstrate the highest standards in education, training, and certification for machinery & equipment valuation. ASA appraisers of the Boston Chapter are dedicated to supporting clients to meet their valuation challenges. ASA Appraisers of the Boston Chapter provide mentoring, share technical issues, and participate in continuing education to stay on the leading edge of changes in valuation processes and methods. ASA appraisers continue to be recognized as the leaders in our profession.