"Chris Call and the staff at AREAS Appraisers have performed thousands of appraisals for our firm over the past twelve years. They utilize the most recent technology and are committed to quality service and integrity. I would not hesitate to recommend them."    

--Larry Rice, Regional President, McLean Mortgage Corporation

 

"AREAS Appraisers are very knowledgeable about the real estate market in the metro area.  We recommend them to anyone who needs appraisal work done.  Exceptional service!"

--Ken O'SHea, Senior Vice President, Virginia Commerce Bank

 

"I have been ordering appraisals from your company for over 10 years, and have found the quality of your work to be of consistent high quality, delivered by friendly and professional staff.  I would recommend your firm to any lender searching for a reliable and dependable appraisal firm."

--Robert C. Shoemaker, Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer, AccessNationalBank.com

 

"2001 was especially difficult, due to the high number of refinances.  Yet you consistently were able to meet our client's expectations from a response time standpoint.  I am proud, and lucky, to consider you a part of our team, and I look forward to many years of business and friendship in the future."

--Kyle C. Jessop, Acacia Federal Savings Bank

 

"I just wanted to thank you again for all of your hard work.  You and your team are consistently so easy to work with!  Thank you . . "

--Allison Cramer, Vice President, Mortgage Account Executive, Bank of America

 

Subject: I LOVE this appraisal company

Ok, ok, I'm going to stop keeping this to myself.
 
I've been using AREAS Appraisers for a couple of years and am soooo totally happy with their work.   They serve from Fredericksburg, VA to Frederick, Maryland and from the Shenandoah Valley to the Chesapeake Bay.
 
Full URAR is $350 with the cost approach upon request at no additional fee.   For properties $1,000,000+ call for fees, but often if it's a straightforward appraisal with nearby comps, upper bracket homes may still be $350.
 
Turn times are brisk, and if it's an emergency, they will work with you to turn an appraisal around like lightning. 
 
The head kahuna at AREAS is Chris Call, who has been on the Virginia Real Estate Appraisal Board, so he really knows his stuff.  Chris is an absolute pleasure to work with, demands the best from his appraisers, and will work shoulder to shoulder with them if there's an appraisal issue.   Chris is on every wholesaler's approved appraisal list that I've seen, as are many of his appraisers.
 
You can fax orders to 703-866-7732 or 800-352-7732 --- and will get a confirmation that your order was received and assigned --- or order through their web site at www.areas-appraisers.com .   There's a wealth of information on the site about their service areas, AVMs, modular homes, pre-listing appraisals, Fannie Mae appraisal forms, you name it, so it's a good resource to have.
 
The number at the main office is 703-866-6000 or 800-295-6001 and there is always staff on hand to answer the phone during business hours.
 
Did I mention that I really love working with them?  
 
--Trish Richard, HomeFirst Mortgage Corp.