Forced Liquidation Value Appraisal
USPAP-compliant forced liquidation value (FLV) appraisals of machinery & equipment, personal property, vehicles, and more - for lending, buy / sell transactions, and financial reporting.
Offered by world-class certified appraisers
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Joe Kattan
Anne Hay, ISA AM
Jason Dolph, CAGA
Ashley Innes, ISA AM
Tim Roy, ASA, CEA
Justin Ramirez, ASA, ABV, CFA
Marnie Erkelens, CAGA
Raymond Ghelardi, ASA
Aron Blue
About AppraiseItNow's Forced Liquidation Value (FLV) Appraisal Services
We provide independent, USPAP-compliant Forced Liquidation Value appraisals for lenders, restructuring professionals, investors, and operators who need a realistic estimate of what assets would bring in an accelerated or auction-style sale.
Forced Liquidation Value reflects the expected gross proceeds when assets must be sold quickly, typically with limited marketing time and under distressed conditions. While many assignments can begin with asset records, photographs, and documentation, onsite inspections are often recommended where condition, removal logistics, or sale constraints materially influence recovery.
Machinery & Equipment
FLV is most frequently applied to machinery and equipment in situations involving default, foreclosure, shutdown, or court-supervised processes.
We value assets across a wide range of industries, including:
- Industrial and manufacturing equipment
- Construction and heavy equipment
- Transportation and fleet assets
- Medical and laboratory equipment
- Restaurant and hospitality equipment
- Warehouse, distribution, and material handling systems
Analysis focuses on compressed marketing periods, buyer pool limitations, auction dynamics, and the costs or challenges buyers factor into bids.
Vehicles & Transportation Assets
We provide FLV opinions for titled and non-titled transportation equipment, often forming a critical part of collateral recovery scenarios.
Assignments commonly include:
- Commercial trucks and trailers
- Fleet vehicles
- Specialty and vocational equipment
- RVs and transport units
Values reflect likely auction or rapid-sale outcomes rather than orderly marketing or retail environments.
Business Assets & Inventory
For distressed or winding-down operations, we appraise tangible assets expected to be sold under tight timelines, including:
- Inventory and stock
- Furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E)
- Retail and trade equipment
- Multi-location portfolios
These analyses support recovery modeling, lender strategy, and court or creditor communications.
When is an onsite inspection needed?
Because Forced Liquidation Value is highly sensitive to condition, removability, and site constraints, inspections are more frequently recommended than in other valuation contexts.
If a visit is necessary, we will identify this during scoping so expectations are clear.
Designed for Distressed & Time-Critical Decisions
Our FLV appraisals are prepared by credentialed professionals, follow USPAP standards, and are structured for reliance by:
- Asset-based lenders
- Banks and specialty finance groups
- Private equity firms
- Turnaround and restructuring advisors
- Bankruptcy professionals
Reports are commonly used for credit decisions, reserve analysis, recovery planning, and litigation support.
Rapid response when timing matters
We understand distressed situations often require immediate clarity. Once preliminary asset information is provided, our team can quickly confirm scope, timing, and pricing.
If you are unsure whether Forced Liquidation Value or Orderly Liquidation Value is more appropriate, we can help determine the right framework.
Forced Liquidation Value appraisals for commercial and personal clients
Servicing Commercial & Industrial Businesses
AppraiseItNow serves major businesses and commercial clients, including:
- Banks and lenders
- Industrial companies
- Manufacturers
- Logistics providers
- Finance teams
- CPAs, Attorneys, and Financial Advisors
Servicing Individuals & Households
AppraiseItNow also serves individual consumers with projects large and small. These clients often include:
- High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs)
- Individuals purchasing or selling assets
- Households procuring asset-backed loans
- Individuals going through major financial or other life events
Forced Liquidation Value (FLV) Appraisal – Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forced Liquidation Value?
Forced Liquidation Value represents the expected gross proceeds when assets must be sold quickly, typically under distressed conditions and with limited marketing exposure.
Sales are often assumed to occur through auction, negotiated rapid disposition, or court-directed processes where time constraints materially impact pricing.
When is FLV typically used?
FLV is most often relied upon when stakeholders need a conservative view of recovery in downside or default scenarios.
Common situations include:
- Loan default or foreclosure
- Bankruptcy or receivership
- Collateral reserve analysis
- Immediate exit planning
- Fraud or liquidation scenarios
- Litigation and dispute environments
What types of assets are commonly valued at FLV?
FLV is frequently applied to commercial and industrial property, including:
- Machinery and manufacturing equipment
- Construction and heavy equipment
- Trucks, trailers, and fleet vehicles
- Warehouse and material handling systems
- Restaurant and hospitality assets
- Business inventory and FF&E
How is FLV different from Orderly Liquidation Value?
Orderly Liquidation Value assumes a structured sale with reasonable marketing time.
Forced Liquidation Value assumes significantly compressed timelines, which typically reduce the buyer pool and the achievable proceeds.
Because of this urgency, FLV is usually lower than OLV.
How is FLV different from Fair Market Value?
Fair Market Value assumes no compulsion to sell.
Forced Liquidation Value assumes a mandatory and rapid disposition, often in an auction or distressed sale environment, which results in materially different pricing dynamics.
Is an onsite inspection required?
Often, yes. Because recovery in forced scenarios is highly sensitive to condition, accessibility, and removal challenges, physical inspections are more common than in other valuation assignments.
During scoping, we determine whether a visit is necessary.
Are your FLV appraisals USPAP compliant?
Yes. When required, assignments are performed in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Reports clearly define the sale assumptions, exposure time, and methodology applied.
Who relies on FLV appraisals?
Our FLV reports are commonly used by:
- Asset-based lenders
- Banks and credit committees
- Private equity firms
- Turnaround and restructuring advisors
- Bankruptcy professionals
- Legal teams
How long does a Forced Liquidation Value appraisal take?
Timing depends on asset complexity and data availability. Once information is received, we can typically deliver within several business days. Priority scheduling is often available given the urgent nature of these matters.
Do you provide other valuation types?
Yes. In addition to Forced Liquidation Value, we regularly perform assignments requiring:
If you are unsure which framework best fits your situation, we can help determine the most appropriate approach.
How do I begin?
Provide basic information about the assets, location, and any court, lender, or transaction deadlines. Our team will confirm scope, pricing, and inspection needs so work can proceed immediately.