South Dakota Machinery & Equipment Appraisals
U.S. Asset Appraisals provides certified machinery and equipment appraisal services across South Dakota, delivering accurate valuations for farms and businesses.
South Dakota Equipment Appraisals
U.S. Asset Appraisals offers certified machinery and equipment appraisals in South Dakota. Trusted valuations for farms, businesses, and professionals. From the agricultural fields of eastern South Dakota to the growing businesses in Sioux Falls and Rapid City, U.S. Asset Appraisals delivers dependable valuations for machinery and equipment. Our certified appraisers understand the unique needs of the state’s farmers, manufacturers, contractors, and healthcare providers, providing USPAP-compliant reports that stand up to financial and legal scrutiny.
We work with business owners, attorneys, accountants, and lenders across Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Brookings, and Watertown, helping clients secure financing, plan estates, resolve disputes, and protect their investments. Each appraisal is backed by in-depth market research and industry insight, ensuring accuracy for every purpose, from insurance to litigation support.
South Dakota clients choose U.S. Asset Appraisals because we bring local knowledge, certified expertise, and a commitment to accuracy in every report. Our appraisals are defensible, clear, and tailored to the industries that drive the state’s economy.
Get peace of mind with a certified machinery and equipment appraisal in South Dakota. Contact U.S. Asset Appraisals today to schedule your consultation.
Choose from an onsite or desktop appraisal to fit your budget and individual needs
Desktop Appraisal
A desktop appraisal is performed without the appraiser physically being present on the site of the assets for the appraisal. A detailed asset listing must be provided by the client or the business owner. Some types of assets lend themselves well to a desktop report, while other assets need personal inspection in order to determine an opinion of value. Your report can be delivered in less 3 days. Click here to learn more
Onsite Appraisal
For an onsite appraisal we will send our team into the field to obtain information such as manufacturer, model, serial number, condition, photos, and other attributes that would impact value. From there we research values using the cost and market approach to ensure accuracy and will have your report delivered in 3-5 business days after the inspection. Click here to learn more
South Dakota’s Reliable Equipment Appraiser​s
U.S. Asset Appraisals provides South Dakota businesses with appraisal services that reflect the state’s diverse industries and local market conditions. Our certified appraisers specialize in valuing farm machinery, heavy construction equipment, industrial manufacturing systems, medical devices, restaurant kitchens, and transportation fleets. We proudly serve clients in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Brookings, Watertown, and Mitchell, along with rural communities that rely on agriculture and energy production. Every appraisal follows USPAP standards and is supported by thorough research, giving attorneys, accountants, lenders, and business owners the accurate valuations they need for financing, mergers, acquisitions, tax reporting, and legal matters. With a proven track record across South Dakota, U.S. Asset Appraisals is your trusted partner for machinery and equipment valuations.
Industries Served
Click here to learn more about the different types of businesses and industries we serve. We continue building our library of industry resources, documenting the best practices for navigating each. We have leveraged our success in multiple industries to create a process that will work for you and your company.
Our Process
The U.S. Asset Appraisals team has decades of industry experience, giving us a deep knowledge of asset values and markets, allowing our team to successfully serve our clients. We have streamlined the appraisal process and work for our clients to quickly determine the value for your equipment.
FAQs
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Each Appraisal is individually quoted based on the amount of assets being appraised and the scope of work. We review each job, and we try to save the client money with our bid while still giving a realistic bid based on real conditions. We also like to give you an expected total cost up front – our quotes usually can get back to you within an hour. Our machinery and equipment appraisals start out at $600.
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Again, this is specific to each company or job. On most small to medium jobs, we can usually have the report in your email within 3-5 days after we have received all the data. Larger jobs will be given an expectation up front. The longest we take is 2 weeks for mid market or larger businesses with multiple locations. Our systems and technology have allowed us to be the most efficient in the industry.
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Yes! We only produce Qualified and Certified Equipment Appraisal Reports. We use the U.S.P.A.P. and I.F.R.S. guidelines depending on the client’s specific needs. All of our Appraisers have passed stringent training, maintain continuing education, and hold themselves out as Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisers. Our Appraisers have one or more of the top certifications in this field. Our reports all come with a useful analysis.
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Yes! This is the same as above. We only produce Qualified and Certified Equipment Appraisal Reports. We use the U.S.P.A.P. and I.F.R.S. guidelines depending on the client’s specific needs. All of our Appraisers have passed stringent training, maintain continuing education, and hold themselves out as Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisers. Our Appraisers have one or more of the top certifications in this field, those being: CMEA (Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser) and the GPPA (Graduate Personal Property Appraiser.
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We will schedule your appraisal and work through collecting the data either by an onsite visit or through desktop collection after we receive the following from you:
1. The Client Requesting the report.
2. The Business and or locations where the equipment is located.
3. The Time Frame you need your report in.
4. What the Appraisal is for (Needs to be Specific).
5. An asset list or depreciation schedule to quote the job.
6. Contact information (Phone, Email, Titles, Etc.)
This step generally takes less than an hour.
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1st - The main difference between the two is the cost of the desktop appraisal will be lower due to the fact that our equipment appraiser did not physically go onsite, saving time for the appraiser. We have a data collection Form that will help you give us all the information we need, saving YOU Time & Money.
Meet the Team
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Frank Aiello
FOUNDER
Machinery & Equipment appraiser and Liquidation Consultant. Frank has over 14 years of serving banks, valuation companies, accountants, and more valuing their Machinery and equipment. Frank carries multiple certifications in the appraisal and auction industries.
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Joe Ross
Co-Founder & M&E Appraiser
Machinery & Equipment appraiser and Liquidation Consultant. Joe has over a decade of serving banks, valuation companies, accountants, and more valuing their machinery and equipment. Joe has multiple certifications in appraisals and carries a bachelors degree from the University of Minnesota.
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Cameron Baer
M&E APPRAISER
Cameron has over 4 years of experience now in appraising machinery and equipment for businesses. Cameron has received his bachelors degrees from the University of Cincinnati and Minnesota. Cam also carries a certification in machinery and equipment appraisals.
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Ross Sandell
REPORT WRITER - MARKET TRENDS
Ross has over two years of experience now in market research and report writing. Ross carries multiple degrees from the University of Minnesota. He also carries an appraisal license for machinery and equipment.
