Chartwell Valuations

Northern Virginia

Pre-Listing Appraisals

With extensive local expertise, we provide trusted real estate appraisals across Northern Virginia including Alexandria, Falls Church, Arlington, Loudoun, Fairfax & Prince William County. Virginia Licensed and Certified.

Independent Residential Appraisals in Northern Virginia

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.

We service the following Property Types

  • 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

We provide the following Valuation Services

Bail Bonds 

Bankruptcy 

Buying 

Cash Value 

Casualty Loss 

Claims

Construction 

Consulting 

Conventional Lending 

Date of Death

Desk Review and Field Review

Divorce 

Employee Relocation (ERC)

Estate Planning 

Expert Witness 

Financing

FEMA

Fire Damage/Loss

Foreclosure / REO 

Financial Planning 

Gifts

Hard Money 

Home Measurement Services 

Immigration

Litigation 

PMI Removal 

Pre-Foreclosure & Short Sales 

Pre-Listing, Pre-Purchase, FSBO's 

Probate 

Refinance 

Rental Survey 

Retrospective 

Reverse Mortgage
Sale of Property

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MEET THE APPRAISERS:

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

WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY:

John P.

Mark at Chartwell Valuations provided a very thorough and professional appraisal of our home. The process was smooth, and the report was delivered quickly.

1 Month Ago

Verified Customer

Emily S.

I reached out to Chartwell Valuations for a divorce appraisal and was really impressed with the professionalism. Mark took the time to walk me through the process and explained how the value was determined, which gave me confidence during a stressful time. The report was detailed, delivered on time, and accepted without issue by the court. I truly appreciated the level of service and would not hesitate to recommend them.

2 Months Ago

Verified Customer

David R.

The appraisal was accurate and fairly priced. Mark explained everything clearly and made sure we understood the results. Great customer service.

12 Months Ago

Verified Customer

Anthony G.

Quick turnaround and excellent communication. The appraisal report was detailed and well-prepared. I will definitely use Chartwell again.

7 Months Ago

Verified Customer

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