Chartwell Valuations provides independent, USPAP-compliant residential appraisal services for private clients, attorneys, and fiduciaries throughout Northern Virginia. The practice specializes in estate, divorce, retrospective, and complex residential property valuations developed for legal, tax, and private decision-making purposes.
With extensive experience across Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Falls Church, Loudoun County, Prince William County, and Manassas each assignment reflects a nuanced understanding of local neighborhoods, market cycles, and buyer behavior—critical to producing credible and well-supported opinions of value.
What Clients Can Expect
• Well-researched, defensible appraisal reports
• Clear narrative explanation appropriate for legal and tax review
• Electronic report delivery
• Defined scope of work and transparent fee structure
• Professional turnaround times appropriate to assignment complexity
Experience & Professional Judgment
Chief Appraiser Mark Gaudian, a licensed and certified residential appraiser with more than two decades of experience, personally completes each private client assignment. His work emphasizes careful market analysis, supportable adjustments, and clear documentation specifically important for appraisals prepared for private, legal, and tax purposes that may be reviewed by courts, taxing authorities, or opposing parties.
Mr. Gaudian has worked with federal agencies, court and legal representatives, major financial institutions, and other professional firms on cases across the country. He brings a fresh view to every assignment with a focus on understanding the intended use and the scope of work to produce the best product for the client.
Commitment to Quality & Independence
Chartwell Valuations is guided by three core principles:
• Analytical rigor and report quality
• Professional, responsive client service
• Efficient delivery without sacrificing credibility
Every appraisal is developed in compliance with USPAP and tailored to its intended use, with appropriate disclosure of assumptions and limiting conditions.
Service Area
Northern Virginia, including:
• Arlington County
• Alexandria
• Fairfax County
• Falls Church City
• Loudoun County
• Prince William County
• Manassas City
Request an Appraisal Quote
Call or Text: 703-832-4845
Private appraisal inquiries are welcome. Engagements are accepted by scope and assignment purpose.
Pre-Listing Appraisals
Properties that aren’t priced right simply don’t sell. Overpriced listings collect days on the market and frequently end up selling for much less than they would have had they been priced right at the beginning. Avoid this by getting a professional, expert pre-listing appraisals from Chartwell Valuations.
Every month that a property sits unsold drains the owner’s wallet. It takes no time for an owner to spend more in carrying costs (mortgage, taxes, insurance, and utilities) while the property is listed than the total cost of an appraisal. If you want your property sold quickly, invest in a pre-listing appraisal.
Chartwell Valuations provides an accurate, substantive listing appraisal service for property owners and realtors in Northern Virginia. We’ll perform a pre-listing appraisal to provide your real estate team with a detailed analysis of the most recent comparable sales and an accurate description of your property's features. Our report will help you decide on an attractive selling price so that your property draws in buyers, and:
>> Provide expert advice when negotiating once you find a prospective buyer
>> Provide written proof of your homes condition, inside and out
>> Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
>> Cut down the chances of unknown problems that can cause your sale to fizzle
>> Cut the wait for the buyer’s appraisal, assuring the sale will go through
An overpriced property will not attract potential buyers, which means no offers, no closing and wasted time, money, and effort. An underpriced property means low ball offers and thousands of dollars in value lost. To maximize your profit and minimize your properties time on the market, it’s in your best interest to have an objective, third-party opinion before signing the listing agreement.
The professional appraisers at Chartwell Valuations render unbiased, neutral opinions of value. We’ll tell you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear. In addition to helping, you set a realistic price to sell so your property will attract interested buyers, a pre-listing appraisal is a crucial negotiating tool once you have an attainable buyer. The pre-listing appraisal is a true, independent third party’s opinion of your properties market value, backed by a credible, expert state-certified appraiser.
Chartwell Valuations proves to be the Northern Virginia top provider of pre-listing appraisals. Don’t risk leaving several thousand dollars on the closing table. Call us today for an in-depth consultation and guidance provided by a state-certified appraiser. We have the experience and qualifications to meet all of your appraisal needs.
Single Family Residences
Condominiums / Townhomes
Custom Homes
Estates / Luxury Homes
Waterfront
Complex Assignments
New Construction
2-4 Unit Residential Income
Vacant Land
Manufactured
Vacation Homes
Bankruptcy
Buying
Cash Value
Casualty Loss
Claims
Construction
Consulting
Conventional Lending
Divorce
Employee Relocation (ERC)
Estate Planning
Expert Witness
Financing
Financial Planning
Gifts
Hard Money
Home Measurement Services
Immigration
Litigation
PMI Removal
Probate
Refinance
Rental Survey
Retrospective
Chartwell Valuations - Professional Real Estate Valuation Services
Chartwell Valuations is founded on ensuring comprehensive and reliable valuation with a focus on great customer service, accurate appraisals and expedient turn times.
Mark Gaudian (Licensed & Certified), our Chief Appraiser, has over 20 years’ experience including national review experience for major institutions and government agencies and is considered an expert in Virginia. As the founder and principal of Chartwell Valuations, Mark brings expertise in complex valuation assignments, including private appraisals for trust and estate purposes, divorce, bankruptcy, probate, tax appeals, pre-listing and much more. His thorough market knowledge and analytical approach have made him a trusted advisor to property owners, investors, financial institutions, attorneys, and government agencies.
Understanding that accurate valuations are crucial for informed real estate decisions, Mr. Gaudian brings a meticulous approach to every assignment, combining thorough market research with sophisticated analytical methods. His commitment to professionalism and integrity, coupled with competitive rates and efficient service, has earned him long-standing relationships with many of Virginia’s premier real estate professionals and institutions.
Whether you need a single property valuation, specific consulting assignment, or a complex portfolio analysis, Mr. Gaudian has the expertise and resources to meet your residential appraisal needs.
Our Commitment
At Chartwell Valuations, professionalism and integrity are the cornerstones of our business. We take pride in offering competitive rates while delivering exceptional client experience. No job is too large or too small.
Give us a call today with any questions you might have at: 703-832-4845



