Market Value Appraisals
Prompt, accurate, and USPAP-certified asset valuations for manufacturers, lenders, legal professionals, and more.
Our Credentials
Certified, Trusted & Recognized
Tradewest Asset Solutions Inc. confirms that both Ken Ardiel and Matt Ardiel are members in good standing of the Canadian Personal Property Appraisal Group — Canada's only recognized appraisal member organization.
Tradewest has provided hundreds of professional appraisals to clients for many years. Our certification with CPPAG ensures that Tradewest appraisal reports are issued in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
Prior to engagement, Tradewest and the client discuss the purpose of the appraisal, define the scope of work, and determine which basis is the most appropriate to meet the client's needs.
What We Appraise
Six Bases of Valuation
Each basis serves a particular and specific purpose. We work with you to determine which is most appropriate for your situation.
Fair Market Value
The price a willing buyer and seller would agree upon in an open, unrestricted market with full knowledge of the facts.
Forced Sale Value
The estimated proceeds realizable from an immediate sale, often under time constraints or distressed conditions.
Orderly Liquidation Value
The expected proceeds from a systematic, planned sale allowing for an appropriate marketing period to attract qualified buyers.
Market Value — In Place
The value of assets while installed and operational, accounting for their contribution to ongoing production or business activity.
Going Concern Value
The value of a business as a functioning entity, including all assets and the premium attributable to its continued operation.
Replacement Cost
The cost to replace an asset with one of equivalent utility and condition, used primarily for insurance and financial planning.
Who We Serve
Our Appraisal Clients
Our appraisal clients represent a broad cross-section of industry and professional practice. We act on behalf of owners, lenders, and purchasers.
- Manufacturing and retail firms
- Public and private companies
- Bank executives in special credit functions
- Trustees-in-bankruptcy
- Receivers
- Lawyers and accountants managing insolvency files and estate assets
- Commercial finance companies
Use Cases
Appraisals Relied On For
Scope of Work
Equipment & Inventory We Appraise
Industrial & Commercial Equipment
Inventory & Products
Our Advantage
Depth of Experience
A unique quality that Tradewest brings to each appraisal is the experience of hundreds of industrial and commercial auction and liquidation sales conducted over the past 32 years. Our appraisal team brings over 40 years of experience to each and every valuation, with thorough, first-hand knowledge of equipment values.
Our sales database tracks prices for both Tradewest and other auction sales. Our appraisers then conduct further market research through our extensive industry contacts, enabling our team to define values in the most accurate manner possible.
Insurance Appraisals
A growing sector of our appraisal business is valuations for insurance purposes. More business owners are recognizing that it is essential to have a professional Fair Market Value appraisal completed and updated annually to provide the most complete and detailed coverage possible in the event of a fire, flood, or theft.
For circumstances in which assets are being valued for sale, Tradewest Asset Solutions also provides detailed business plans for the orderly sale of the subject assets by the best possible sale method.
Request a Professional Appraisal
Contact our certified appraisal team to discuss your requirements. All engagements begin with a confidential consultation to define scope and determine the most appropriate valuation basis.