Our very own Matt Williams, was the special guest last Sunday at the Liz Moore Pre-Game Super Bowl Party held at the Southern Living Showcase Home in Fords Colony. Matt, a Certified Real Estate Appraiser and Owner of the Premier Home Appraisals Williamsburg branch was onsite to answer questions and provide input on today’s real [...]
Premier Home Appraisals, Inc. Troy Kaster Troy Kaster began his Real Estate Appraisal career with CR Consulting in 2001 as an Associate Trainee assisting with field inspections in the Washington, DC Metro Area. In 2002, He joined RHR Appraisals and there gained the experience and education necessary to become a Certified Residential Appraiser with licensure in [...]
What is a Pre-Listing Appraisal? You’re ready to list your home on the market. You’ve found your listing agent and are now in the process of deciding the best list price for your home. One of the first things you should consider during this process is getting a pre-listing real estate appraisal. You may be [...]
As we have discussed in previous blogs, a home appraiser’s estimation of property value is determined by comparing recent sales prices of similar, or comparable properties, in a particular area. The properties used for comparative analysis are also known as comps. Once a valuation has been reached, lenders use that data to decide how much [...]
How Do Appraisers Know Your Home's Value? Have you ever wondered how professional home appraisers figure out how much your home is worth? Does it seem like a mystery? In this blog we de-mystify the basic approaches taken by professional home appraisers to get an accurate value of your home. We will look at the [...]
Solidifi ExtraOrdinary Appraiser Recognition for a Job Well Done Troy Kaster, President of Premier Home Appraisals, was recognized by Solidifi's NOVA, DC, MD Regional Manager as a Solidifi EXTRAordinary Appraiser. This honor is presented to Solidifi’s top performing real estate appraisers who demonstrate Outstanding Performance, Customer Service and Commitment to Quality. Award Significance [...]
This is a great article on what we home appraisers in the DC area are looking for during the home appraisal process, posted on RealEstate.com. Items like, the size of the property, the interior and exterior condition, upgrades, and extra features all go into the process of setting a value for the home. There are [...]
