Setting a sales price for a business operated as a sole proprietorship can be difficult. Each sole proprietorship is different, and insider information on the sale of comparable businesses is ...

Written by Charles Gress, as originally published in The Reverse Review. Competency under Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) is very clear. It says an appraiser must: (1) be ...

In today's environment of extremely tight inventories — low supply and high wholesale prices — accurate reconditioning estimates in appraisals are an ever-more critical component of turning around ...

Properly appraising a restaurant business requires a buyer and seller to work together to examine its physical assets, goodwill and financial performance. A buyer will want to know if key employees ...

How do you appraise illegal assets for the purpose of estate taxes and/or donations? Some people have tangible items in their estate that can’t be legally sold, creating a problem: There’s a fair ...

Written by Bill Waltenbaugh, as originally published in The Reverse Review. I am sure everyone has heard the phrases “apples to apples” and “apples and oranges.” These are idioms used to describe ...

Antique glassware is both beautiful and valuable, but appraising it requires a sharp eye. Understanding the history behind each piece is key to knowing its worth. Factors such as the maker’s mark, ...