Equipment Appraisals, Financing, & Sales
Protecting Asset Value. Creating Market Opportunity.
At DES, we provide certified machinery appraisals and strategic equipment brokerage services designed to help business owners, lenders, and investors make confident financial decisions.
From valuation to transaction, we deliver clarity, credibility, and measurable results.
Certified & Compliant
Most firms specialize in either valuation or sales. We integrate both..
NEBB Institute Certified Appraisers
Structure Strategic Sales Opportunities
Connect Qualified Buyers
Coordinate Transactions
Who We Serve
Business Owners
We support companies across manufacturing, construction, logistics, printing, agriculture, and specialty trades.
Financial Institutions
Our appraisal-first approach ensures acquisition decisions are grounded in real market data.
Legal Professionals
We assist attorneys, trustees, and restructuring advisors who require independent equipment valuations and structured disposition services.
Restructuring Professionals
We provide objective, well-documented reports and professional transaction management when asset sales are required.
Accounting Professionals
Assessing asset value for accounting and tax purposes.
Buying or Selling Asstets
Ensuring fair market value for transactions.
Who Are We
At Direct Equipment Services, our mission is to bring clarity, credibility, and confidence to every equipment transaction.
We believe machinery sales should be guided by accurate valuation, market intelligence, and disciplined execution — not guesswork. By combining certified equipment appraisals with strategic brokerage services, we protect our clients from undervaluation while positioning assets for maximum return.
Our Mission
To provide dependable, unbiased, and timely valuation services that empower our clients to make informed decisions
Certifications
Nebb Institute
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
IRS & legal compliance
“I provide clear, defensible asset appraisals trusted by attorneys, estate planners, and insurance professionals—delivered fast and backed by real expertise.”
Dan Ryan
CEO
DES Asset Appraisals