Independent Equipment Appraisals LLC
- Maryville, Tennessee
- Multi State
- Solo Practice
- CAGA · Verify
About
Independent Equipment Appraisals LLC is based in Maryville, Tennessee, and serves East Tennessee and Southeast Kentucky. The chief appraiser holds the CAGA designation through CAGA. The firm provides appraisals of machinery, equipment, inventory, and personal property, with the appraiser also holding CPA credentials to support financial documentation.
Services & Specializations
Independent Equipment Appraisals LLC appraises machinery, equipment, inventory, furniture, and trade fixtures. Services include valuations of heavy earthmoving and mining equipment, CNC machines, transformers, radio frequency generators, commercial kitchen equipment, and fleet vehicles. The appraiser applies accounting expertise to meet financial documentation requirements.
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Full Bio
John Cento is the chief appraiser at Independent Equipment Appraisals LLC, located in Maryville, Tennessee. He holds the CAGA designation from CAGA and is also a certified public accountant, combining appraisal expertise with financial and accounting knowledge. The firm appraises machinery, equipment, inventory, furniture, and trade fixtures across diverse sectors including manufacturing, mining, healthcare, agriculture, and hospitality. Services cover heavy earthmoving equipment, CNC machines, transformers, commercial kitchen equipment, brewery systems, and agricultural inventory. Cento serves clients across Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, and Florida, with primary focus on East Tennessee and Southeast Kentucky.
Notable Engagements
Serves bankers, accountants, insurance companies, and attorneys requiring independent property appraisals for financial documentation and legal matters.
Credentials & Verification
Credentials held by John Cento, each independently verifiable:
- VerifyCAGAIssued by Certified Appraisers Guild of America

