Real Estate Home Appraisals for Virginia

How much is your home really worth?

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Full-service residential real estate appraisal firm with over 30 years of experience completing over 40,000 appraisals. Our experienced and certified Virginia real estate appraisers are dedicated to providing honest, unbiased Virginia home appraisals that you can trust!

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Our unique online ordering system provides fast, unbiased home appraisals and real estate appraisal services at a fair and reasonable price… that you can trust. Get the help you need to promptly make the best real estate decisions based on your unique needs. Get your own Virginia appraisal today!

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Locally owned and operated residential home appraisal company servicing Northern Virginia, Shenandoah Valley, Greater Piedmont, Fredericksburg, Greater Richmond and the Hampton Roads marketplaces with professional Virginia Home Appraisers.

Values You Can Trust!

Why should you choose Premier Home Appraisals?

Our appraisal company delivers accurate, timely, and unbiased residential property valuations tailored to meet your unique needs. We understand that every property is different, and our team takes the time to evaluate all aspects of a home, from its physical condition and location to its unique features and comparable market data. With expertise across a wide range of housing markets -including waterfront properties, luxury estates, urban condominiums, suburban townhomes, and rural farms - we provide precise and reliable property valuations for any location.

Reliable and Certified Home Appraisers: Trust Premier Home Appraisals for Accurate Valuations

When looking for reliable home appraisers near me or real estate appraisers in Virginia, having a certified and experienced professional by your side is crucial. At Premier Home Appraisals, we have over 20 years of experience in performing real estate appraisals in Virginia, ensuring you receive quality valuations in an efficient and hassle-free process.

Our comprehensive appraisal services include appraisals to remove PMI, pre-sale appraisals, appraisals for bankruptcy, divorce appraisal for asset allocation, for sale by owner appraisals, laser-measured real estate floor plans, land appraisals, and more. As expert Virginia appraisers with extensive local knowledge, we provide you with the necessary information and advice to make educated decisions and ultimately increase your property's value.

Let Premier Home Appraisals be your go-to choice for all your Virginia home appraisal company needs..

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Hear directly from one of our satisfied clients about their experience with Premier Home Appraisals! We take pride in providing accurate, timely, and professional residential appraisals.

Whether you're buying, selling, refinancing, or need an appraisal for other purposes, we're here to help you with confidence and care.

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How does the Home Appraisal process work?

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After receiving your order, our Certified Real Estate Appraisers will start by reviewing your property’s Tax Record and any prior MLS listings to ascertain its physical characteristics, such as age, size, features, condition, and location, before setting up the inspection.
Once the Virginia Home Appraiser is familiar with your property, they will contact you to schedule the inspection. Appraisal inspections for a Virginia appraisal will generally take around 30 minutes, but this can vary based on the property's physical attributes, including outbuildings, accessory units, large homes, large acreage, etc. A homeowner is welcome to discuss any questions you may have with the Virginia home appraiser, including renovation ideas, how updating may affect value, etc.
After inspecting and collecting relevant property data, the Appraiser in Virginia will begin the valuation of the home appraisal process by comparing it with other recent and similar sales within your market area. Adjustments are made to account for the positive and negative differences in salient features, revealing the home’s market value.
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Once the appraisal analysis is completed, a pdf home appraisal report will be emailed. This property appraisal report will include the sales comparison grid reflecting the sales used for comparison and the adjustments. It will also include detailed photos, market analysis, a laser-measured sketch of the subject property (for full inspections only), detailed property information, and more. In addition to providing a market value estimate of the home, our appraisal of property report may also include information regarding any recommended repairs or updates. This can be particularly useful for homeowners who want to understand the effect of the repairs on value.
For the best real estate appraiser in Virginia or the best local appraisers near me order your Virginia home appraisal online today!

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What are the different types of Home Appraisals?

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Pre-Listing Appraisal

How much should I list my home for?
A Pre-Listing House Appraisal is completed before listing a home for sale. It provides a professional unbiased opinion of value to help set a market-based list price. It can also help provide evidentiary support when counteroffers are deemed below market value.

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Divorce Appraisal

Need help separating real estate assets?
Divining marital assets is one of the top priorities in a divorce. Whether you or your former spouse decide to sell the marital home or any personal real property assets, you must establish a property valuation. You may want to consider a home appraisal for divorce.

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Estate Appraisal

Date of Death, Tax Basis, Trust
Settling an estate usually requires a property appraisal to establish a fair market value for the residential property. Often, the IRS will need a qualified retrospective home appraisal as of the date of death to establish a cost basis that a qualified appraiser must perform.

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Bankruptcy Appraisal

Do you need an appraisal for bankruptcy?
When filing for bankruptcy, an attorney often recommends having a certified appraiser perform a home appraisal for bankruptcy. Properly valuing your home in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy is essential.

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Cash Sale Appraisal

How much should I pay for this house?
Cash sales do not involve a lender. However, it is not unusual for the buyer to complete a home appraisal to confirm the purchase price's validity. A Virginia appraiser can help you with an appraisal of a home for sale ven when you are not using a lender.

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For Sale by Owner Appraisal

How much can I sell my house for?
A For Sale by Owner home appraisal or fsbo appraisal is completed before listing a property for sale. It provides a professional unbiased real estate appraisal to help set a market-based list price. It can also help provide evidentiary support when counteroffers are deemed below market value.

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PMI Removal Appraisal

How do I remove PMI insurance?
For PMI removal, the servicer may remove PMI (private mortgage insurance) once a home’s loan-to-value ratio reaches 75-80%. If your home’s value has risen, you may be able to order a PMI home appraisal to remove PMI based on an appraisal of a home.

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Property Tax Appeal Appraisal

How do I reduce my tax bill?
If you believe your real estate assessment/tax bill is incorrect, you may be able to file an appeal with your local jurisdiction. Before appealing, a property tax appeal appraisal can determine whether your assessment aligns with market conditions. Have your home appraised by local Virginia appraiser.

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Proposed Construction Appraisal

What’s my house worth after construction?
A proposed or new construction appraisal is based on plans and specs and can help determine the future value of a property. This can help the Builder or Homeowner decide which features and finishes would most affect the value before construction begins.

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Green Energy Home Appraisal

How do my solar panels affect value?
Green energy features, including solar panels, energy star appliances, high-performance windows/HVAC, and other energy-efficient/sustainable building products, are becoming more desirable and may positively affect your home value.

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General Purpose Appraisal

Not sure what the purpose is?
Purchase a General Purpose house appraisal by a Virginia Home Appraiser if you are not sure which home appraisal is appropriate for you or the intended use is different that the others that are listed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a home appraisal?

A real estate home appraisal is an unbiased estimate of the market value of a home. It is performed by a certified professional home appraiser who considers its size, location, condition, amenities, age, features, finishes, lot size, quality of construction, bedroom and bath count, and more.

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How long does it take to receive my real estate appraisal?

Under most circumstances, you will receive the appraisal report within 2-3 business days after the inspection. We will always communicate current expectations upfront with you. For mortgage servicing, the report will always be delivered on or before the requested due date.

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What does a home appraiser look for when appraising a house?

Your Virginia Home Appraiser will consider various factors, including the number of bedrooms and baths, the overall condition, upgrades, construction quality, amenities such as decks and fireplaces, the home's size, lot size, any external factors affecting the property value, and more.

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Can you do an appraisal based on a date in the past?

Yes, this is referred to as a Retrospective Appraisal. Real estate appraisals for homes can go back as far as we have reliable, comparable data to analyze. Typically, 20-25 years in the Virginia areas that we cover. These types of valuations are typically used when searching for an estate appraiser near me.

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GSE Property Data Collection Reports

Premier Home Appraisals has been added to both Fannie Mae’s exclusive Data Collection Field Service Providers List for the Value Acceptance + Property Data initiative and Freddie Mac’s ACE+ PDR.

Premier Home Appraisals is the country's first and only independent home appraisal company approved by GSE’s, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, for value acceptance and property data collection services. We have met strict requirements to become part of their exclusive panels, including property data collection reviews and assessments. Our data collection field services, uniquely completed by locally experienced Licensed and Certified Appraisers, integrate with cutting-edge technologies, including the property data API, to deliver accurate and reliable property data.

Fannie Mae Valuation Modernization - Value Acceptance + Property Data

Fannie Mae Value Acceptance + Property Data Service Providers

Freddie Mac ACE+ PDR Dataset

Freddie Mac Collateral Valuation Partners

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Northern Virginia & Shenandoah Valley 5-Star Google Reviews

"HIGHLY RECOMMEND"

“PHA has completed three quality appraisals for me over the past three years. PHA’s slogan speaks truth, “Values You Can Trust, Unbiased – Fast – Fair – Reasonably Priced,” this is exactly what I got!... I highly recommend Premier Home Appraisals, Inc. Thank you so much! You make doing business very easy! That is a plus in this day and time!”
Sandra Cunningham
"VERY IMPRESSED"

“I was very impressed with the rapid response and professional work. The report was thorough and on time. I highly recommend Troy and Premier Home Appraisal”
Randel Deatherage
"CONSUMMATE PROFESSIONAL"

“Highly recommend Premier Home Appraisals. Troy is a consummate professional… you can count on a comprehensive, well-documented and on-time appraisal.”
L Dickey
"FASTER THAN EXPECTED"

“I am pleased with the service provided. Troy was prompt, courteous, and professional. The results came faster than expected. When I need an appraisal, this will be my go-to company. Thanks Troy and PHA for delivering the service I needed in a timely fashion.”
Mike Davis
"GREAT EXPERIENCE"

“Great experience & friendly service. The appraisal was was scheduled quickly and conducted professionally. Received appraisal the same day! Highly recommended.”
John Noory
"STRONGLY RECOMMEND"

“I strongly recommend Premier Home Appraisals. They were quick to respond to my inquiry. Troy arrived on time for our appointment. He told me what to expect and was able to answer all of my questions. They were very prompt, thorough and professional.”
C Stranger
"RESPONSIVE"

“PHA is a responsive company. I had to get an appraisal done on my home as soon as possible. The same day I sent an email to to ask basic questions, Troy Kaster, owner, made contact with me past business hours, and we arranged a day to have... I can only say positive things about Premier Home Appraisals. Troy has been a pleasure to do business with. I highly recommend them!!”
Kristie Walton
"PLEASURE TO WORK WITH"

“It was a pleasure to work with Troy! He is professional, experienced and responsive. His appraisal came within a day of our call. The appraisal was thorough. Overall, I would hire Troy again in a heartbeat.”
Laleh Jalali
"PHENOMENAL JOB"

“PHA was great to work with. Troy did a phenomenal job with the appraisal, even the realtor I'm working with was impressed by his work. Would absolutely recommend going with PHA if selling in this area, well worth it!”
James W
"VERY DETAILED"

“Troy and his team are amazing. I recently acquired two properties. They were fast, polite, and the report they provided was very detailed and exactly what I needed to move forward. I will definitely be using them again in the future. Thank you so much!”
Danielle Al-Shingleti
"MADE SENSE"

“Highly recommend Premier Home Appraisals. In the craziness of the current housing market, I was able to setup an independent appraisal with Troy and got the report back immediately. His report was thorough, he used the most recent comparisons, and provided an estimate that made sense.”
Farah Usmani

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National Association of REALTORS®

Williamsburg Area Association of REALTORS®

Dulles Area Association of REALTORS®

Virginia Penninsula of REALTORS®

Harrisonburg-Rockingham Association of REALTORS®

REALTOR® Association of Prince William

Massanutten Association of REALTORS®

Eastern Panhandle Board of REALTORS®

Blue Ridge Association of REALTORS®

Greater Augusta Association of REALTORS®

Richmond Association of REALTORS®

Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS®

Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS®

Greater Piedmont REALTORS®

Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS®

Richmond, Williamsburg & Hampton Roads 5-Star Google Reviews

"ENTIRELY SATISFIED"

“I had the opportunity to work with Matt Williams from Premier Home Appraisals and was entirely satisfied with this experience. Matt kept me informed throughout the entire process and I found his work to be professional and completed in a timely manner. I would highly suggest Matt for your future appraisal needs.”
Tom Hipple
"PROFESSIONAL & LISTENED"

“My wife and I had a need for a private appraisal - in advance of signing a build contract. Working with Premier Home Appraisals was efficient and pleasant for the entire experience. Matt and Megan were professional, and listened to our every concern. We would definitely use them again.”
Marcus Hebert
"INCREDIBLY HELPFUL"

“After living in my home for over 34 years, I was ready to downsize… Matt was incredibly helpful and professional. Not only did he deliver my report quickly, he even created a digital floorplan that really helped me visualize my space and finally see the accurate square footage of my home. The information he provided me, helped me move forward with a decision…”
Jutta Hansens
"VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE"

“Very knowledgeable and professional. Easy to get ahold of. In addition to using him for pre-listing appraisals, I have been to classes he has presented. It was a wealth of info and very helpful. I would definitely recommend Matthew for any situation.”
Lori Lundgren
"IN HAND JUST A FEW DAYS"

“Appraiser came out two days after the initial call, and we had our finished appraisal in hand just a few days afterwards.”
Edward Cheves
"EXCEPTIONAL APPRAISALS"

“Matt and his team excel at prompt communication, punctual appointment scheduling and arrival and deliver exceptional appraisals on time. His long term experience and expertise deliver assurance of accuracy.”
J M Haines
"AMAZING JOB"

“Matt Williams and his company have done an amazing job for me and my sellers giving straight forward pre listing appraisals.”
Faith Helnen
"EXPERT KNOWLEDGE"

“Matt provided a very professional and timely appraisal. He has expert knowledge of the local housing market. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing an appraisal. Thanks again!”
Stephen L
"INFORMED THROUGHOUT"

“Premier Home Appraisals was responsive to my request and kept me informed throughout the process without me having to call. The rates were fair and they are considered to be subject matter experts in Hampton Roads. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again or recommend them to friends.”
Bryan E