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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| *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: “My… The post Read More | ||
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| Virginia Real Estate Board: Meet the Board that Shapes Your Practice | ||
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| HUD Update: What REALTORS® Can Say About School Data | ||
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| Suppose you are representing buyers who would like for you to provide them with education data on the schools in few different neighborhoods. A question that often arises in such a situation… The post HUD Update...Read More | ||
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| “Is it legal to list ‘TBD’ as the Escrow Agent in an offer?” | ||
| 8/4/2026 8:50 AM | ||
| *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 the New Federal Housing Law Means for Virginia Real Estate Professionals | ||
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| The first half of 2026 offers insights into Virginia’s housing market and potential trends for the rest of the year. Through June, the market showed resilience despite affordability… The post Read More | ||
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| REALTORS® Across Virginia United to Give Back | ||
| 7/30/2026 1:09 PM | ||
| Virginia REALTORS® proudly launched its first-ever statewide campaign for REALTORS® Are Good Neighbors Week—supporting local associations and staff from across the Commonwealth for a shared mission: giving back to the communities we serve. From… The post Read More | ||
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| “As the listing agent, do I need a signed representation agreement to show a prospective buyer the property?” | ||
| 7/30/2026 12:07 PM | ||
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| One-Click Rule: Gone but Not Forgotten | ||
| 7/30/2026 11:30 AM | ||
| It’s been about four months since the latest updates to the Virginia Real Estate Board regulations dropped. Hopefully, in that time you’ve become well-versed in all of the changes (if not, may… The post One-Click Rule: Gone ...Read More | ||
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| Key Takeaways: June 2026 Virginia Home Sales Report | ||
| 7/22/2026 9:49 AM | ||
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