# Capstone Appraisals > Certified General Real Estate Appraiser ยท Tyler & East Texas ## Posts - [Refinance Appraisals: What Homeowners Should Know](https://capstoneappraisalstx.com/refinance-appraisals-what-homeowners-should-know/): How the appraisal fits into a refinance and what can influence the value. - [Estate Valuations in East Texas](https://capstoneappraisalstx.com/estate-valuations-in-east-texas/): Why date-of-death appraisals matter for estates and heirs. - [Preparing for Your Home Appraisal](https://capstoneappraisalstx.com/preparing-for-your-home-appraisal/): A little preparation helps your appraiser see your home at its best and speeds up the process. ## Pages - [Blog](https://capstoneappraisalstx.com/blog/) - [Commercial Appraisals](https://capstoneappraisalstx.com/commercial/): Capstone Appraisals is known for residential work, and we also appraise commercial properties. - [Contact](https://capstoneappraisalstx.com/contact/): Send us the property address, the purpose of the appraisal and your preferred timeline, and we will respond promptly. - [Articles](https://capstoneappraisalstx.com/articles/): Guides and weekly reading for East Texas. - [FAQ](https://capstoneappraisalstx.com/faq/): A residential appraisal is an independent, unbiased opinion of a home's market value prepared by a licensed or certified appraiser. - [Service Area](https://capstoneappraisalstx.com/service-area/): Capstone Appraisals is based in Tyler and serves homeowners, lenders and attorneys throughout Smith County and the surrounding region. - [Services](https://capstoneappraisalstx.com/services/): Market-value opinions that support mortgage financing for buyers and give sellers confidence in pricing. - [About](https://capstoneappraisalstx.com/about/): Capstone Appraisals LLC is a locally owned real estate appraisal firm serving Tyler and communities throughout East Texas. - [Home](https://capstoneappraisalstx.com/): Capstone Appraisals LLC delivers credible, independent, and timely valuations for lenders, attorneys, investors, and property owners across East Texas, led by Texas Certified General appraiser Kevin Whitman. [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)