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Getting a mortgage or refinancing? The lender orders that appraisal — not you, and no appraiser can take it directly from a borrower. But you may still need PMI removal, a pre-listing value, or an estate appraisal above. Not sure which fits? Call or text (703) 350-2542 and you get the appraiser, not a call center.
Trusted independent appraiser for divorce, date of death, estate, retrospective, PMI removal, and other private appraisal needs. Serving Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and suburban Maryland. Most reports are completed in 5 to 7 days. With 34 years of experience and more than 15,000 appraisals completed, Mike Giampa personally handles every assignment. Call, text, or email anytime: (703) 350-2542.
DC Metro Appraisals provides independent residential appraisals throughout Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and suburban Maryland. Mike Giampa brings 34 years of experience to private assignments involving divorce, estates, date-of-death value, tax appeals, PMI removal, pre-listing decisions, cash purchases, and renovation projects. Each appraisal is developed for its stated intended use. Call or text 703-350-2542, or use the contact form below.
Start by calling or texting 703-350-2542 to discuss the property, intended use, effective date, and timing. I inspect the property when the assignment requires it, analyze relevant market evidence, and prepare an independent appraisal for the stated intended use. Most reports are completed in 5 to 7 days after the property inspection.
With 34 years of appraisal experience, I bring local market knowledge to sensitive private appraisal assignments, including:
I stay current on local market trends, ANSI measurement standards, and appraisal requirements applicable to each assignment.
My goal is to provide a clear, independent appraisal. Most reports are completed in 5 to 7 days after the property inspection.
Trust your appraisal to experience. Call/text 703-350-2542 or book now.
Stop paying the bank’s insurance. Because properties in the DC Metro area appreciate so rapidly, the home you bought just 2 years ago you may already have the 20% to 25% equity needed to drop your Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). Don't guess and don't pay for an appraisal until you know the facts. I offer a 100% Free PMI Equity Check. I will pull the raw neighborhood sales data to see if you have a strong case to remove your $200-$400 monthly PMI fee before you spend a dime.
Based in Fairfax, Mike Giampa has 34 years of appraisal experience across Fairfax County and the surrounding region. Private assignments include date-of-death appraisals, estate matters, divorce, partition matters, and other stated intended uses. Each report is developed in compliance with USPAP. Attorneys and tax professionals should confirm any matter-specific filing or evidentiary requirements.
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Need an independent appraisal for a marital-home buyout, equitable distribution, mediation, or attorney review? A divorce appraisal is developed for that stated intended use and prepared in compliance with USPAP. Mike Giampa brings 34 years of appraisal experience and more than 15,000 completed appraisals. No appraiser can promise court acceptance or a litigation result.
Automated estimates do not inspect the property and may miss condition, upgrades, layout differences, and neighborhood influences. A professional appraisal applies property-specific information, comparable sales, and market analysis to the stated intended use.
Fairfax-based real estate appraiser Mike Giampa brings 34 years of experience to private appraisal assignments across Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland. Services include divorce, estate, probate, and date-of-death appraisals. Call or text seven days a week.
Northern Virginia contains many distinct residential markets, from Great Falls estates and Old Town Alexandria row houses to Fairfax Station and Burke neighborhoods. Mike Giampa's 34 years of local appraisal experience helps identify relevant differences in location, property type, condition, site, and market activity.
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Legal professionals across the DMV trust DC Metro Appraisals because my reports meet the highest standards of the IRS and local courts. Whether you are navigating a high-stakes divorce in Arlington, managing probate in Montgomery County, or seeking a tax appeal in Prince George's, my documentation is designed to be defensible and precise. I provide the expert witness-ready data required to resolve disputes and settle estates with total confidence.
Planning a renovation or fix-and-flip project? An appraisal can develop current as-is value and a prospective after-repair value based on a defined renovation scope. The appraisal provides market evidence for decision-making, but it does not guarantee construction costs, profit, financing, or equity.
Hire DC Metro Appraisals for fast, expert appraisals in Northern Virginia, D.C., and suburban Maryland, completed in just 5 to 7 days. Call 703-350-2542 or message us to tackle your divorce, estate, or tax appeal needs with trusted precision. 34 Years of Certified Appraisal Expertise + 30 Years as a VA Sales Broker. I don't just calculate value; I understand it. Leveraging over three decades of sales experience and 15,000+ completed reports, I provide a level of market insight that other appraisers simply can’t match.
