What VolkHaus Appraisals Does

When you need a residential appraisal that stands up to scrutiny — at the IRS, in probate court, before the Board of Equalization, or in a lender review — the appraiser you hire matters.

VolkHaus Appraisals is a Denver Metro and Boulder County residential appraisal firm serving estate attorneys, CPAs, executors, homeowners, and lenders. Charles E. Volk, SRA has been appraising residential property on the Front Range since 2001. Colin O’Connor, Certified Residential Appraiser, brings an additional decade of field experience. No AMC. Direct relationship. Reports that hold up.

Services

Estate & Date-of-Death Appraisals

Retrospective valuations for IRS Form 706, stepped-up basis, probate court, and estate settlement. We work directly with estate attorneys and executors across Denver Metro and Boulder County.

Property Tax Appeal Appraisals

If your county’s assessment is too high, an independent appraisal gives you the evidence to challenge it. VolkHaus provides time-trended appraisals built to withstand Board of Equalization review.

Divorce & Legal Proceedings Appraisals

Independent, impartial valuations for divorce settlements, legal disputes, and equitable distribution. We provided expert testimony in proceedings requiring defensible real property valuation.

Lender & Mortgage Appraisals

Conventional, FHA, and refinance appraisals for community banks, credit unions, and private lenders across the Denver Metro area and Front Range.

Pre-Listing & Pre-Purchase Appraisals

Know what a property is worth before you list it or buy it. An independent appraisal from a Certified Residential Appraiser is more reliable than an automated valuation or an agent’s BPO.

Why VolkHaus Appraisals

SRA Designation — Appraisal Institute

The SRA (Senior Residential Appraiser) designation is one of the most rigorous credentials in residential appraisal. It requires demonstrated experience, peer-reviewed work, and ongoing education. Charles has held the SRA since 2019.

Direct Relationship — No AMC

Attorneys and CPAs who’ve worked with AMC-assigned appraisers know the difference. VolkHaus works directly with you — you know who’s doing the work, you can ask questions, and the analysis reflects the depth that complex estate and legal matters require.

Service Area

VolkHaus Appraisals serves residential property owners and professionals throughout Denver Metro and Boulder County, including Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, and Boulder Counties. Select mountain market assignments are available upon request.

Contact

Call us at (720) 432-0474 or email Charles@volkhaus.com. You can also reach Colin O’Connor at (720) 583-3200 or email Colin@volkhaus.com.

Most residential appraisals are completed within 3–5 business days. Rush service is available for tight deadlines.