I specialize in finding an obtaining bank owned properties for clients.  I use my skill and knowledge from appraising to help people navigate the crazy world of Bank owned sales, Short Sales, and Foreclosures.  If you know anyone who needs a home in Northern Virginia I would be more than happy to help!  Please go to my Real Estate web site www.CapHomeSales.com for more information.

I will be posting interesting information about Northern Virginia Appraisals and Real Estate on a weekly basis.  I would love to hear your comments.

Rules are constantly changing in our business.  Starting October 1st, FHA appraiser will be required to be Certified in the state where they are performing appraisals.  Capuano Appraisal is Certified in Virginia and D.C.  We are not certified in Maryland because the do not reciprocate the licensing.  It seems ridiculous to me that we reciprocate with them and will give them a license in the state of Virginia, but they will not allow us to work in there state.  Personally, Virginia should not allow reciprocity with Maryland until they agree to reciprocate with us.  Currently we are allowing them to steel our business with no additional expenses, while Virginia appraisers have to go through all the classes in Maryland and retake the tests as if we are not even licensed.   This is ridiculous.

Hi Everyone!  Things are changing rapidly in the world of Real Estate.  Starting April 1st there will be a new for (1004MC) that must be provided with conventional appraisals.  I have spoken with other appraisers in the area, and there is a general consesus that they will be charging between $50-$100 extra for the form.  I have completed the form a few times, and it definitely takes some getting used to.  It will probably add around 30 minutes to the appraisal process once the appraisers get used to it.  I am going to start out charging only $25 extra for the form as a promotional price.  My non discounted price will be $50 more for the appraisal.