Capital Valuations · Hampton Roads & the Peninsula
Home Appraisals
in Hampton Roads
& the Peninsula
Virginia Beach & the Hampton Roads region
I'm Joe Ellington, a Virginia Licensed Residential Appraiser serving Hampton Roads and the Peninsula. Based in Virginia Beach, I handle home appraisals for sales, estates, divorce, and other property decisions. Tell me what you need valued and why.
Let’s understand its value.
What do you need an appraisal for?
Choose the reason for your appraisal. Each page explains what I'll need and how I approach that assignment.
Pre-listing appraisal
I'll research your home's market value before you set an asking price or sell by owner.
Explore pre-listing appraisalEstate appraisal
I help executors and families document a home's value for estate matters, including a date of death.
Explore estate appraisalRetrospective appraisal
I research what a home was worth on a specified past date using historical sales and property records.
Explore retrospective appraisalDivorce appraisal
I provide an independent opinion of value for a property buyout, sale, or division of real estate.
Explore divorce appraisalBankruptcy appraisal
I develop a residential valuation for the purpose and effective date identified with your attorney.
Explore bankruptcy appraisalAppraisal review
I examine an existing appraisal's analysis and the evidence supporting its conclusions.
Explore appraisal reviewPMI removal appraisal
Check your mortgage servicer's requirements first. I'll explain where a private appraisal may fit.
Explore PMI removal appraisalPurchase appraisal
I'll help you evaluate a home's market value before a cash purchase, family sale, or other private transaction.
Explore purchase appraisalMortgage appraisal
Your lender generally orders the appraisal. Here's how my work fits into the mortgage process.
Explore mortgage appraisalRefinancing appraisal
Coordinate the appraisal order with your lender. I'll explain what the valuation involves.
Explore refinancing appraisalTax appeal appraisal
I research market evidence for the assessment date when you need support for a property tax appeal.
Explore tax appeal appraisalHome measuring services
I measure and document residential square footage for listings or records discrepancies. This service does not include a value opinion.
Explore measuring services →Tell me about the property.
Send me the address, why you need an appraisal, and any deadline. I'll review the details and get back to you about the fee and next steps.
Prefer to talk? Call Joe at 757-831-6234
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What my clients say
Read what clients have shared about working with Capital Valuations.
How I handle your appraisal
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Tell me what you need
Send the address, the reason for the appraisal, and your deadline. I confirm the scope, fee, and schedule.
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I inspect and research
I document the property as required and analyze comparable sales and the market evidence relevant to your assignment.
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Review your report
I deliver the report with my analysis and value conclusion. If you have questions about it, ask me.
Need a lending appraisal? Coordinate the order with your lender first. Understand the mortgage appraisal process →
Where I work
I appraise homes throughout Hampton Roads and the Peninsula. Choose your city for local appraisal information.
I'm Joe Ellington.
I'll handle your appraisal.
When you contact Capital Valuations, you're working directly with me. I'm based in Virginia Beach, and I research the sales competing with your home, inspect the property when the assignment calls for it, and explain how I reached my value opinion.
Why the street matters in Sandbridge
On one Sandbridge assignment, nearby sales were in different flood zones. Square footage and bedrooms alone would have missed part of the picture. I considered the property's flood zone, elevation, and insurance information when selecting the comparable sales.
Before you order
These are a few things worth sorting out before I start your appraisal.
How much will my appraisal cost?
Send me the address and what you need the appraisal for. I'll review the property and assignment, then confirm the fee before scheduling. The research required for a past date or an unusual property can affect the cost.
When can I get the completed report?
Tell me your deadline when you contact me. I'll confirm availability and a delivery date after reviewing the assignment and the information I need.
Should I contact my lender first?
Yes, if the appraisal is for a mortgage, refinance, or PMI removal. Your lender or servicer may require a particular ordering process. Check with them before paying for a private appraisal.
Can you appraise a home as of a past date?
Yes. I prepare retrospective appraisals, including date-of-death valuations. Tell me the required date and purpose. Older photographs, listings, and improvement records can help establish the property's condition at that time.
What should I do before the property visit?
Make sure I can access the rooms and other relevant areas, secure pets, and write down improvements with approximate dates. Have any available plans or permits handy. Download my homeowner checklist.