Residential real estate appraisers provide an independent opinion of a home's market value. Lenders order appraisals for mortgages, and homeowners hire appraisers for estates, divorces, tax appeals and pricing decisions.
Common appraisal services include:
Hire an appraiser when you need a documented, independent opinion of value. A lender-ordered appraisal is arranged through the lender. Art, jewelry and personal property appraisal is outside this category.
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AllGood Appraisers is a Richmond, VA–based residential appraisal firm serving Richmond and the surrounding area. The company provides residential and listing appraisals and specializes in valuations for divorce settlements, estate settlements, bankruptcy proceedings, PMI removal, and tax-assessment disputes, offering competitive pricing, same-day free estimates, and tailored reports for homeowners, attorneys, and financial institutions.
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Appraise Richmond, founded in 2006 by Seth Roberts, is a Richmond and Central Virginia residential appraisal firm staffed by FHA- and VA-approved certified appraisers. The company provides appraisals for refinancing, purchases, construction and renovation projects, investor analyses, PMI removal valuations, tax-assessment disputes, divorce and estate matters, and REO assignments, drawing on detailed analytical models and deep local market knowledge across the Richmond metro area. Appraise Richmond emphasizes fast, thorough service, clear communication, competitive fees, and trusted support for lenders, real estate agents, builders and homeowners.
Barber & Associates is a commercial real estate appraisal and consulting firm serving the Richmond MSA, Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck, and Tidewater areas. Barber & Associates provides valuation and advisory services for office buildings, industrial properties, retail/shopping centers, multi-family properties, and undeveloped land, offering narrative appraisal reports, market rent studies, pro forma preparation, and tailored analyses for lenders, developers, attorneys, executors, and investors. Barber & Associates combines designated MAI and Certified General appraisal staff with local market expertise and modern reporting options to deliver defensible, client-focused appraisal products.
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CM Woolford (C.M. Woolford, LLC) is a Richmond, Virginia–based gem, jewelry and watch appraisal firm founded in 1989 by Christina “Nina” Woolford that provides full-service jewelry appraisal, estate and trust valuation, insurance appraisals, resale brokerage and consultation backed by an accredited gem laboratory. CM Woolford emphasizes ethics, expert gemological knowledge and personalized service, focuses on estate and resale appraisals and brokerage assistance for high-value pieces, and leverages decades of experience and professional credentials (including a Master Gemologist Appraiser designation held by the founder) to deliver confidential, accurate valuation and resale services for clients in the Richmond area.
Central Virginia Appraisal Service, founded in 1995, is a Henrico-based real estate appraisal firm that provides independent, objective valuation reports for residential and commercial properties as well as specialty assignments including historic properties, churches and multi-family units; the company handles pre-listing and pre-purchase appraisals, estate and probate valuations, litigation support (divorce/expert witness), conservation easements and other appraisal needs, emphasizes honest, ethical practice and local market expertise, and offers free consultations and responsive service from its Central Virginia office.
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MaxAppraisals, LLC is a Richmond, VA–based residential appraisal firm that provides expert valuations for 1–4 family homes and related residential properties in and around Richmond City. MaxAppraisals, LLC offers online ordering, fee quotes, and timely appraisal reports for lenders, Realtors, investors, attorneys, and homeowners, and the company keeps current with local market trends and valuation techniques to deliver reliable, cost-effective appraisal services across the Richmond metro area.
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Premier Appraisal Group, Inc. is a Richmond, Virginia–based real estate appraisal firm that provides timely, technology-based valuation reports for residential and specialty properties including pre-listing, estate, land, new construction, remodeling and other appraisal needs. Premier Appraisal Group, Inc. employs certified appraisers, emphasizes customer care and quick turn times, holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and focuses on delivering accurate, unbiased property valuations and responsive service from its Richmond office.
Prestige Estate Services is a national personal-property appraisal and estate-sale company that provides IRS-qualified, USPAP-compliant appraisals, online photo valuations, remote and in-person appraisal services, and full estate sale and liquidation services. Prestige Estate Services operates a nationwide network of local offices and toll-free lines (1-844-ITEM-VAL and 1-844-EST-SALE), offers specialized appraisals for estate tax, charitable donations, insurance replacement value, divorce/equitable distribution and litigation support, and emphasizes experienced, defensible valuation work alongside professional estate sale execution.
East Coast Valuations is a Quinton, Virginia–based certified real estate appraisal firm with over 20 years of real estate, mortgage, and appraisal experience serving Central and Eastern Virginia. East Coast Valuations provides residential appraisal services for home improvement planning, divorce and estate settlements, PMI removal, lender and AMC panels, and other valuation needs, covering numerous counties and cities around Richmond and tailoring reports to meet lenders’, investors’, attorneys’, and homeowners’ requirements.
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A real estate appraiser inspects the property, researches comparable sales and market conditions, and prepares a report with an opinion of the property's market value as of a specific date.
Homeowners commonly hire an appraiser for estates and date-of-death values, divorce, property tax appeals or setting a listing price. A lender arranges its own appraisal for a mortgage. An appraisal is a formal valuation by a state-licensed or certified appraiser, which differs from an agent's market analysis.
Confirm the appraiser is licensed or certified in your state, ask about experience with your property type and purpose, such as estates or tax appeals, and what the report includes.
Cost depends on the property's size and complexity, location, the purpose and type of report, rush requests and whether the appraiser must testify or provide additional consulting.
Make the home accessible, including the attic, basement and outbuildings, and provide a list of improvements with dates. Share any survey or recent inspection that might help the appraiser.