Get a Fee QuoteTell us a little about what you need, and we'll respond quickly with our price and estimated turnaround time. Order OnlineNeed an appraisal now? Order securely online for an accurate, reliable appraisal to fit your specific needs. What's an AppraisalWhen you need to know the true value of a property, you need an expert. Find out about the appraisal process. Real Estate Appraisal Services, Inc. provides dependable and accurate appraisals for the Hampton Roads MSA. As a certified and designated SRA appraiser, Rick Daniel has the education, qualifications, and experience to provide the type of reliable home values that banks and major lending institutions require for home loans. Rick also has experience with insurance loss valuations, valuations for charitable contributions, and values for estate purposes-retrospective and present values. Mr. Daniel graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Economics in 1977. He has appraised all types of residential real estate, including vacant building lots, time shares, condominiums, detached and attached single-family dwellings, and small residential apartment buildings. Rick earned the prestigious SRA designation from the Appraisal Institute in 1988. He is a member of the Tidewater Real Estate Investor Group and is a licensed real estate salesperson in the State of Virginia. Mr. Daniel has the Certified Residential Appraisal License from the Commonwealth of Virginia. ![]() In addition to mortgage appraisals,
We appraise in the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. Thanks for taking your time to visit Real Estate Appraisal Services, Inc.. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 757-286-4740 or rickcdaniel@gmail.com. |
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| *Please note: Any questions regarding Legal Hotline Spotlights should be submitted via the Virginia REALTORS® Legal Hotline. Our attorneys are unable to respond to questions through our comments section. Q:… The post Read More | ||
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| The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: A Win for Homebuyers, REALTORS®, and REALTOR® Advocacy | ||
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| “Can a settlement agent require two forms of identification?” | ||
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| Highlights from the 2026 JCHS State of the Nation’s Housing Report | ||
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| “I have a membership with a co-working space—do I need a branch office license?” | ||
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| *Please note: Any questions regarding Legal Hotline Spotlights should be submitted via the Virginia REALTORS® Legal Hotline. Our attorneys are unable to respond to questions through our comments section. Q:… The post Read More | ||
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| What’s at Stake: Mandatory Disclosure | ||
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| What the New Regulations Say: Paying Unlicensed Assistants | ||
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