Meet the VolkHaus Appraisals Team
Two experienced appraisers. Direct relationships. Reports that hold up.
Charles E. Volk, SRA
Founder & Lead Appraiser
Charles has been appraising residential real estate in the Denver Metro and Boulder County markets since 2001. He holds the SRA (Senior Residential Appraiser) designation from the Appraisal Institute — one of the most rigorous credentials in residential valuation, requiring demonstrated experience, peer-reviewed work product, and ongoing education.
His practice focuses on estate and date-of-death appraisals for attorneys and executors, property tax appeal appraisals, divorce and legal proceedings, and conventional lending work for community banks and credit unions. Charles works directly with clients — no AMC, no intermediary. When you hire VolkHaus, you know who is doing the work.
Credentials & Licenses
- SRA Designation, Appraisal Institute (2019)
- Colorado Certified Residential Appraiser — License #CR40025140
- Colorado Real Estate Broker Associate — License #FA100031998, HomeSmart Realty Group
- Member, Appraisal Institute
- Appraisal Institute Colorado Chapter Board Member (2026)
- Member, National Association of Realtors
- B.S. Finance, Insurance, Real Estate; Accounting Minor — Minnesota State University, Mankato
Phone: (720) 432-0474
Email: Charles@volkhaus.com
Colin O’Connor
Lead Certified Residential Appraiser
Colin began his appraisal training under Charles’s direct mentorship in 2015, completing his apprenticeship and earning his Certified Residential license in 2019. He is trained in all three approaches to value — sales comparison, cost, and income — and handles a full range of residential assignments across the Denver Metro market.
Before entering real estate, Colin worked as a Financial Representative at TD Ameritrade, where he developed the analytical and client-service skills he brings to every appraisal. His attention to detail, thorough documentation, and consistent turnaround make him an integral part of the VolkHaus operation. Clients who work with Colin get the same standard of quality and defensibility that defines VolkHaus.
Credentials & Licenses
- Colorado Certified Residential Appraiser — License #CR200001833
- Colorado Real Estate Broker Associate — License #FA100086962
- B.S. Business Administration, Real Estate Specialization — University of Nebraska-Omaha
- 200+ hours continuing education in Real Property Valuation and USPAP
- Advanced coursework — McKissock School of Real Estate
Phone: (720) 583-3200
Email: Colin@volkhaus.com
Why Work with VolkHaus?
Direct Relationship
No AMC. No routing system. You work directly with the appraiser handling your assignment. Questions get answered by the person who did the work.
SRA Designated
The SRA (Senior Residential Appraiser) designation from the Appraisal Institute is one of the most rigorous credentials in residential valuation. See our FAQ to learn more.
24+ Years Local
Denver Metro and Boulder County since 2001. Market knowledge that’s earned through thousands of assignments, not approximated by an algorithm.
Client Testimonials
Real reviews from real clients on Google.
Ready to Get Started?
Call Charles directly at (720) 432-0474 or email Charles@volkhaus.com. You can also reach Colin at (720) 583-3200 or Colin@volkhaus.com.