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,
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| Highlights from the NAR 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report | ||
| 5/1/2026 1:31 PM | ||
| Every year the National Association of REALTORS® releases their Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report, highlighting housing trends and characteristics across different generations. Let’s explore some of… The post Read More | ||
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| Why Should YOU Use SUM-1? | ||
| 4/28/2026 12:28 PM | ||
| We get this question a lot and let’s unpack it and understand the simple reason why you should use it. It begins with § 55.1-712 Duties of real estate licensees; it reads: A… The post Why Should YOU Use SUM-1? a...Read More | ||
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| “Can you counter an offer on a different contract form?” | ||
| 4/27/2026 4:36 PM | ||
| *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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| Key Takeaways: March 2026 Virginia Home Sales Report | ||
| 4/23/2026 2:42 PM | ||
| Key Takeaways Sales activity continues to outpace last year. There were 8,388 closed sales in March statewide, 679 fewer than a year ago, an 8.8% increase. This marks… The post Key Takeaways: March 2026 Virginia Home Sales Report<...Read More | ||
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| Welcoming Virginia’s New Inductees to NAR’s RPAC Hall of Fame | ||
| 4/23/2026 12:09 PM | ||
| It is with great pride that Virginia REALTORS® recognizes the Commonwealth’s new RPAC Hall of Fame class! These extraordinary REALTORS® will be recognized at the RPAC Hall of Fame… The post Welcoming Virgini...Read More | ||
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| UPDATE: Final Results from the 2026 Virginia General Assembly | ||
| 4/23/2026 10:28 AM | ||
| 13 bills. 13 signatures. Zero amendments. Zero vetoes. Now that lawmakers have wrapped up the Reconvened Session of the Virginia General Assembly, Virginia REALTORS® is excited to… The post UPDATE: Final Resul...Read More | ||
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| “Is it legal for a seller to rule out VA‑loan buyers?” | ||
| 4/20/2026 12:12 PM | ||
| *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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| From Service Animals to A.I.: Fair Housing Issues Shaping 2026 | ||
| 4/20/2026 11:01 AM | ||
| It’s almost the end of the month, and as April is Fair Housing Month we wanted to take an opportunity to remind you of some important Fair Housing… The post From Service Animals to A.I.: Fair Housing Issues Shaping 2026Read More | ||
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| Three Multifamily Market Trends from the First Quarter of 2026 | ||
| 4/15/2026 12:50 PM | ||
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| “When using A.I., what’s a key Fair Housing risk to keep in mind?” | ||
| 4/15/2026 12:49 PM | ||
| *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 | ||
