The Business Appraisal Institute provides professional business appraisal services with an approximate turn around time of 8-10 business days.

While we value all types of profit seeking businesses and professional practices, we are specialists in working with Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).

Besides providing professional valuation reports, we offer business consulting services covering ESOPs and their application to a business.

Since 1990 we have completed hundreds of ESOP appraisals and consulted with many exiting owners. After a preliminary valuation, we counsel with the exiting owner(s) to determine whether they qualify for an ESOP at their company. We can discuss with them the advantages, as well as the disadvantages of an ESOP for their situation or discuss other exit options.

Having been involved in the sale of hundreds of businesses since 1987, if they are not qualified for an ESOP or such a plan does not fit their agenda, we are experienced in working with them on a sale to a third party.

Our appraisal fee is very reasonable and is based on a flat fee set forth in the engagement agreement executed prior to our beginning to work with the client. There are no surprise “extras” to pay, and we pay all of our own expenses.

We also provide services to the ESOP Trustees to determine whether the price the ESOP pays for the shares they wish to purchase is acceptable and “fair” to the Plan participants.

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