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Top-Rated Property appraisers in Dayton - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
4.4(
79
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance."
Restaurant
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
945 neighbors recently requested a quote
FAB Appraisals
4.5(
75
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"The electrician did an excellent job. He spent extra time installing a ceiling fan using an alternate path because our furnace placement made it impossible to go from the attic. He did a great job putting the drywall back so no insulation would fall through. He insisted on cleaning up afterwards even though I said I d take care of it. I highly recommend this company."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Ryan Breeden, Long & Foster
Ryan Breeden, Long & Foster
5.0(
68
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan is an excellent agent! He was poised, honest and extremely helpful throughout both the buying and selling process. His depth of experience was an asset to us in nearly every decision-making situation that we faced. He also went above and beyond for us during an extremely challenging situation as our house went on the market the day of the COVID-19 shutdown. I don't think our experience could have gone any more smoothly."
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+8

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for The Yungmann Group of Keller Williams Integrity
The Yungmann Group of Keller Williams Integrity
5.0(
25
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

"My wife had actually found David on a home she purchased just before we started dating a few years back. I can be a bit of a skeptic and tend to do much more thorough research on things so I wasn't sure he would be the right agent for us.
I looked around, talked with other agents, even went on a few home tours with a couple, but none of them could compare to David's professionalism, expertise, personality, and communication. 
Every step of the way David was letting us know what to expect, how we should handle things, what we should be looking for, etc. He always kept line of communication open with us and was always quick to reply to any communication attempts. 
I admit that I am difficult to please when it comes to business relationships, I expect a high level of service just like I provide to my own clients. However, David met our expectations in every possible way.
It's not often I actually write reviews but David's service was that good...others deserve the level of service he provides and will not be let down.
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Townhome
Luxury Home
Single Family Detached
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Consumer Appraiser
4.5(
13
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

"David was wonderful! I needed an appraisal for estate tax purposes and he obliged to get one to me within 2 weeks although I really did not need it until end of this year. The pricing was very fair and he was thoughtful enough to send me a copy of his state license as well as his appraisers insurance policy before I needed to ask. That is quality customer service. Would I recommend using David? YES! Would I use his service again in the future? YES!"
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Mary Schaner with Cummings & Co Realtors
Mary Schaner with Cummings & Co Realtors
5.0(
8
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

"My husband and I expressed an interest in a particular neighborhood that is often in high demand to Mary Schaner, knowing that it may be quite some time before a house became available. Mary kept us in mind and each time there was a listing, she called us to let us take a look. Her patience was? appreciated and finally, after a lot of thought, we decided to purchase a house Mary found for us. She went above and beyond, working with us so that we could get what we felt was a fair purchase price, even convincing the seller to allow our contingency. It was a competitive situation, but Mary worked with us diligently. After a long couple of months waiting for our house to sell, we finally settled on the house and neighborhood we had been dreaming about. I'm convinced that none of this would have happened if Mary hadn't taken the time to keep in touch with us, staying on top of the market in our neighborhood of choice. I highly recommend Mary Schaner - a more friendly, conscientious and driven agent can't be found."
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+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Brian Pakulla  RE/MAX Advantage
Brian Pakulla RE/MAX Advantage
5.0(
127
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

"Brian was prepared, demonstrated clear knowledge of real estate and the local market, and provided his marketing strategy to sell our property. He was responsive during the process and offered his opinions with pros/cons when asked. He guided us through our decisions on listing price, inspection rebuttals, and counter-offers. We ultimately sold our house relatively quickly for our targeted price."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Central Lending Svc Inc dba Credit Central
Central Lending Svc Inc dba Credit Central
4.8(
72
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

"I knew it was going to be challenging to find an investor that would lend me money for this real estate venture.  I have lived 20 years in a four unit historic condominium building in downtown Jersey City and I wanted to buy the unit above me as an investment property.  But with Fanny Mae and Freddy Mac rules, they would not give me a loan because I would own half the building and this would give me too much control over condo association decisions.  I checked with Angie's List where Central Lending was well recommended and spoke with Mark, the president of Central Lending, about my situation and that I needed an unconventional loan outside of Fanny Mae and Freddy Mac oversights.  After many disappointments and on the very last day of my contract with the seller, Mark found a lender.  And on the very last day of the window to the loan, it closed.  I cannot thank Mark and his assistant Judy enough for their patience and steadfast of seeing this through.  I cannot tell you the emotional roller-coaster ride I went through during the 4 1/2 month duration.  There were many moments that I wanted to give up but Mark reassured me that the sale would happen.  Without Mark's personal intervention with the lender and title company, this deal would not have closed.   You can be sure that when I am in the market to buy unit #3, I will not hesitate to contact Central Lending.  Thank you so much."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser FAQs, answered by experts

The cost to appraise a home depends on the type. Common types include:

  • Single-family homes: $300–$400

  • FHA or VA single-family homes: $400–$500

  • Condominium: $300–$500

  • Multi-family home: $500–$1,000

  • Apartment building: $1,500–$3,000

  • Commercial properties: $1,400–$10,000

  • Raw land: $1,000–$8,000

You can be present during a home appraisal, but it’s best to stay out of the appraiser’s way. Make yourself available, but don’t engage or interrupt, and don’t discuss value or your target sales price. If possible, have your agent present in the house instead of being present yourself.

Yes, appraisals are often used for property tax appeals, estate planning, and determining market value.

Land doesn’t depreciate in the same way that a house, vehicle, or other property does, but it can lose value based on various factors. Environmental changes, nearby development, zoning changes, and economic downturns can all cause land to lose value over time. Value is a comparative figure, so as other related factors change, so can land’s value.

In most cases, installing a tennis court on your property will drive up your property taxes. Property taxes are determined, in part, based on improvements made to your property, which includes anything with a permanent foundation. Since most home tennis courts include a large concrete foundation, your property taxes will likely increase following the installation. A general rule of thumb is that if your project requires permits—like for a foundation or fencing for a tennis court—then your property taxes will be affected.

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