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Gerald Brown Realty and Appraisals
12115 Old Marlboro Pike
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Gerald Brown Realty and Appraisals
12115 Old Marlboro Pike
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 years of experience

Gerald Brown Realty and Appraisals, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Excellent service"

Carolyn P on September 2020

Gerald Brown Realty and Appraisals, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Excellent service"

Carolyn P on September 2020


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Iykon Appraisers LLC
2770 Haverford Loop Apt 302
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Iykon Appraisers LLC
2770 Haverford Loop Apt 302
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, unbiased, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in residential appraisals and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on all specifics of our service to you. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"At Iykon appraisal, customers satisfaction is their paramount."

Emenike O on June 2024

We pride our company on reliability, unbiased, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in residential appraisals and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on all specifics of our service to you. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"At Iykon appraisal, customers satisfaction is their paramount."

Emenike O on June 2024


Erin Wallace Appraisal Service
150 Bay Drive
4.24(
38
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Approved Pro
Erin Wallace Appraisal Service
150 Bay Drive
4.24(
38
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
33 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"He never response calls and emails, I need a report, I did not receive any information since Thursday and I called him many times."

Robert E. S on March 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"He never response calls and emails, I need a report, I did not receive any information since Thursday and I called him many times."

Robert E. S on March 2024


Candace Giles and Associates
3307 Edge Pl Glenn
4.83(
12
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Approved Pro
Candace Giles and Associates
3307 Edge Pl Glenn
4.83(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 years of experience

We are a provider of residential real estate valuations for estates, divorce settlements, property tax appeals, and other non lender valuation assignments. Contact us to see if we can help with your real property valuation. If you are a buyer or homeowner looking for valuation for a new mortgage or refinance, please note that while we complete appraisals for the mortgage lending marketplace, the lender will typically order the appraisal. Please contact your lender for this appraisal. We serve the District of Columbia and suburban Maryland communities. Our investment in training and technology has helped our customers greatly reduce their workload. By offering on-line appraisal ordering coupled with automatic report status updates and electronic delivery of the final product, we are able to eliminate the run around and phone tag hassles associated with this process. Call today to schedule your home appraisal, and please note, cash or credit card due at time of inspection.

"Ms. Giles was professional and courteous and did a thorough job."

Scarlet M on May 2023

We are a provider of residential real estate valuations for estates, divorce settlements, property tax appeals, and other non lender valuation assignments. Contact us to see if we can help with your real property valuation. If you are a buyer or homeowner looking for valuation for a new mortgage or refinance, please note that while we complete appraisals for the mortgage lending marketplace, the lender will typically order the appraisal. Please contact your lender for this appraisal. We serve the District of Columbia and suburban Maryland communities. Our investment in training and technology has helped our customers greatly reduce their workload. By offering on-line appraisal ordering coupled with automatic report status updates and electronic delivery of the final product, we are able to eliminate the run around and phone tag hassles associated with this process. Call today to schedule your home appraisal, and please note, cash or credit card due at time of inspection.

"Ms. Giles was professional and courteous and did a thorough job."

Scarlet M on May 2023


FAB Appraisals
8001 Woodmont Avenue
4.56(
91
)
Approved Pro
FAB Appraisals
8001 Woodmont Avenue
4.56(
91
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 years of experience

We have just opened a second location that covers Southern Delaware and eastern shore Maryland. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of appraisal services, that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! No matter if we are appraising your home or your 20 story building, (commercial and residential appraisers) we will be up to the task. Please check out our reviews. We have just opened our second location in Ocean View, Delaware. Hope to hear from you. Pricing is simple. If you home is assessed, (The value on your tax bill) for less than $1,000,000 our fee is $400-475. If your home is assessed for $1,000,001 to $2,000,000 our fee is $525.

"Very professional and experienced"

Bonnie M on August 2022

We have just opened a second location that covers Southern Delaware and eastern shore Maryland. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of appraisal services, that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! No matter if we are appraising your home or your 20 story building, (commercial and residential appraisers) we will be up to the task. Please check out our reviews. We have just opened our second location in Ocean View, Delaware. Hope to hear from you. Pricing is simple. If you home is assessed, (The value on your tax bill) for less than $1,000,000 our fee is $400-475. If your home is assessed for $1,000,001 to $2,000,000 our fee is $525.

"Very professional and experienced"

Bonnie M on August 2022


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Barlock Appraisal Services
280 North Dr
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Barlock Appraisal Services
280 North Dr
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
27 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Barlock Appraisal Services provides exceptional valuation services to the surrounding areas. Appraisal Services include Residential Real Estate Appraisal, Will/Trust/Estate Appraisal, Divorce Appraisal, Tax Appraisal, Land Appraisal and many additional valuation needs. Cash, check, venmo, zelle, apple pay, credit (3%) Call to discuss the type of appraisal needed.

"Dave responded within minutes to my request. We set an appointment, and he was on time, prepared, and was able to answer questions I had. He rushed my appraisal (two day turnaround). Reasonably priced. Job was completed in 4 business days."

Allison H on February 2025

Barlock Appraisal Services provides exceptional valuation services to the surrounding areas. Appraisal Services include Residential Real Estate Appraisal, Will/Trust/Estate Appraisal, Divorce Appraisal, Tax Appraisal, Land Appraisal and many additional valuation needs. Cash, check, venmo, zelle, apple pay, credit (3%) Call to discuss the type of appraisal needed.

"Dave responded within minutes to my request. We set an appointment, and he was on time, prepared, and was able to answer questions I had. He rushed my appraisal (two day turnaround). Reasonably priced. Job was completed in 4 business days."

Allison H on February 2025


Magee Appraisal Service
Po Box 556
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Magee Appraisal Service
Po Box 556
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 years of experience

Here at Magee Appraisal Service we have the comprehensive training and credentials to provide the level of credible property value opinions. With years of experience that only comes with doing the job, we're prepared to help our clients with practically any type of real estate. If you need an appraisal for any of the following reasons, give us a call today! Asset division for situations like a divorce, deciding on a listing price for your property, tax challenges (reducing property taxes) if you live in an area where house prices have declined. Determining market value on real estate related to a bankruptcy, figuring out the value of home improvements you may have done or are deliberating, retrospective appraisals. Give us a call today!

"Very professional appraiser. Lots of experience. Was able to answer all my questions. Overall very positive experience."

Karen K on May 2023

Here at Magee Appraisal Service we have the comprehensive training and credentials to provide the level of credible property value opinions. With years of experience that only comes with doing the job, we're prepared to help our clients with practically any type of real estate. If you need an appraisal for any of the following reasons, give us a call today! Asset division for situations like a divorce, deciding on a listing price for your property, tax challenges (reducing property taxes) if you live in an area where house prices have declined. Determining market value on real estate related to a bankruptcy, figuring out the value of home improvements you may have done or are deliberating, retrospective appraisals. Give us a call today!

"Very professional appraiser. Lots of experience. Was able to answer all my questions. Overall very positive experience."

Karen K on May 2023


Larry Rushing & Appraisers
1902 Sahara Lane
3.67(
6
)
Approved Pro
Larry Rushing & Appraisers
1902 Sahara Lane
3.67(
6
)
Approved Pro
35 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, intimate knowledge of market historical knowlegde and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.Intimate knowledge of markets that he serves. Historic knowledge.

"schedule for performing appraisal was not originally met. Needed to contact multiple times to receive appraisal."

Robert B on June 2023

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, intimate knowledge of market historical knowlegde and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.Intimate knowledge of markets that he serves. Historic knowledge.

"schedule for performing appraisal was not originally met. Needed to contact multiple times to receive appraisal."

Robert B on June 2023


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Jackson Appraisal Group
9470 Annapolis Road
4.35(
17
)
Approved Pro
Jackson Appraisal Group
9470 Annapolis Road
4.35(
17
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
27 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

No matter what type of home you have, our extensive field work and hours of study as licensed appraisers make us qualified to provide home valuations in Prince Georges County. We service all types of clients, ranging from national mortgage companies to local lenders or individual businesses and consumers. Call today!

"A comprehensive analysis was conducted on my home appraisal by Jackson."

Sharene T on August 2023

No matter what type of home you have, our extensive field work and hours of study as licensed appraisers make us qualified to provide home valuations in Prince Georges County. We service all types of clients, ranging from national mortgage companies to local lenders or individual businesses and consumers. Call today!

"A comprehensive analysis was conducted on my home appraisal by Jackson."

Sharene T on August 2023


THE TOP JEWELERS
2502 COLUMBIA PIKE
5.00(
17
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THE TOP JEWELERS
2502 COLUMBIA PIKE
5.00(
17
)
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

The Top Jewelers is a jewelry store in Arlington, VA specializing in engagement rings, custom jewelry, remodeling, refurbishing, jewelry repairs and more.

"Beautiful work, quickly done!"

Siri M on February 2018

The Top Jewelers is a jewelry store in Arlington, VA specializing in engagement rings, custom jewelry, remodeling, refurbishing, jewelry repairs and more.

"Beautiful work, quickly done!"

Siri M on February 2018

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Appraisal real estate services FAQs

The appraisal timeline begins with scheduling, which may take three to five days, depending on local appraiser availability. The on-site evaluation requires one to three hours based on property size and complexity. Following the inspection, appraisers need two to five days for research, analysis, and report preparation. The entire process takes seven to 10 days, though complex properties or government-backed loans may extend this timeframe.

The value of home appraisals extends beyond their immediate expense. They protect buyers from overpaying and help lenders ensure appropriate loan amounts. By providing independent market value verification, home appraisals help prevent potential financial missteps in major property transactions. This protection justifies the upfront cost for most real estate scenarios.

Home appraisers evaluate numerous property elements, including square footage, floor plan functionality, overall condition, and specific features. They document improvements, necessary repairs, and distinctive amenities. These observations are compared against similar properties recently sold in the neighborhood. Appraisers also consider location factors, current market conditions, and relevant zoning or property restrictions.

Yes, home appraisal fees are collected before the final closing. Since lenders require completed home appraisal reports before finalizing loan approvals, this cost occurs earlier in the transaction process. While buyers usually cover this expense, payment methods vary—some pay directly to the appraiser while others include it in closing costs.

Some property owners successfully use recent appraisals when challenging tax assessments. However, tax-assessed values often differ from market valuations. The appeal process involves submitting your appraisal as evidence that the tax authority's valuation exceeds actual market value. Success rates vary by jurisdiction, and the process may require patience and persistence.

From the buyer's perspective, appraisals verify they aren't overpaying for a property. Lenders won't approve financing that exceeds appraised value, potentially requiring buyers to renegotiate or contribute additional cash. Appraisal findings can also inform future improvement planning and investment decisions.

For sellers, preparation makes a difference. Clean, well-maintained properties present better during appraisal evaluations. Some sellers obtain pre-listing appraisals to establish appropriate asking prices, though most rely on the buyer's lender-ordered appraisal during the transaction process.

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