Appraisals
Ashley Christensen Wolthuis, a Certified Residential Appraiser on the FHA roster, is the founder and president of Element Appraisal, a northern Utah real estate valuation firm, specializing in residential properties in Weber, Davis, Morgan, Salt Lake, Utah, Cache, Tooele and Box Elder Counties. If you are looking for an appraiser with experience in appraising a variety of different types of properties, with the knowledge and skill base required to handle complex valuation questions, you have found the right appraiser. She is often hired by top real estate attorneys and top producing agents in the area due to her unmatched work ethic, research procedures and breadth of experience in determining the true value of a property.
Ashley's appraisals have served many purposes including: divorce, refinancing, remodeling, buying/selling transactions, relocation, bankruptcy, estate planning, litigation, retrospective appraisals, tax matters, private financing/investing, accounting, eminent domain, right-of-ways and pre-listing appraisals.
Ashley also provides expert witness testimony, arbitration, litigation support, financial analysis, feasibility, and other real estate valuation consulting services.
An appraisal from Element Appraisal can help you make informed decisions regarding your real estate properties.
Contact Element Appraisal for answers on how we can help you with your real estate valuation needs.
Testimonials
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Ashley is very knowledgeable on the housing market and will tell you the truth. She has your best interest at heart and will do the work needed to help the process. I highly recommend her.
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- Derek Fitzgerald
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My family was leaving the area and needed to sell our home. Although our home was very nice, being large with only 2 bedrooms is a more challenging house to move. Ashley was more than equal to the challenge. We had many showings per day, rapid communications, and lots of experience/insight into our market. I highly recommend working with Ashley.
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- Matthew Scott Mackenzie
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I had the pleasure of working with Ashley on a recent real estate transaction where she represented the seller and I represented the buyer. Ashley was professional, responsive, and a true team player throughout the process. Her clear communication and dedication helped make the transaction smooth and successful. I look forward to the opportunity to work with Ashley again.
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- Jesus Valdespino
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Ashley was such a joy to work with! After truly listening to what we were looking for in a home, she took the time to get to know us and our lifestyle better. She ended up presenting us with several home options that we would have never considered before working with her. We could not be happier with the results! Ashley helped us find our dream home we never knew we wanted! Thank you Ashley!
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- Flora M.
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Ashley makes buying or selling a home so easy! She provides excellent customer service, communicates openly and frequently, and works hard to meet customer needs.
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- Sandy Vessels Powell
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After I met Ashley I knew that she would always be honest with me and do everything in her power to get me the best deal. I work at night and Ashley even stayed up until 2 am to meet with me so we could go over a contract in person. I never had any doubt that Ashley was always doing everything she could in selling my old house and buying my new one. I would never use anyone else.
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- Terry A.
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Over the past 6 or 7 years, we have bought multiple houses every year through Ashley. Our requirements for these investment properties are strict and houses meeting our requirements are often not found on the MLS. This has never stopped Ashley from finding us investment properties through private means. Her work ethic, knowledge and creativity are why we continue to use her services. The fact that we have made a substantial profit on every house she has found for us is why we look forward to working with her for many years to come.
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- Rick B.
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As a fellow agent/realtor, I can say that working with Ashley is a great experience! I just finished a transaction with her and she was a great communicator (even while out of town), very responsive,and thorough. If you are considering using Ashley to buy or sell you won't regret choosing her for your representation!
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- Annette Judd
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Ashley is amazing. She was awesome to work with, explaining what we needed, how things would work. She really knows and keeps up with the laws. I would recommend her to anyone and will be using her again in the future.
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- Jody Colvin
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There aren't words to describe the experience we had with Ashley. We started with another realtor and were so unhappy with him we waited out our contractual year before finding Ashley. We gave her our wish list along with some houses we were interested in seeing. She asked to show us one that wasn't on our list and we agreed. We walked in and fell in love. It was our first time buying a house and she took us through the whole thing step by step. There aren't words to describe the level of professionalism Ashley demonstrates. 4 years later and we are still in love with our house and neighborhood. If you're looking for a realtor, there is no one I'd recommend more!
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- Kristen Roe
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Fantastic!
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- Montana Wayment Banks
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Outstanding appraiser! Knows the market and how it works.
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- Jeremy Manning
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It's never too late to share a story, especially when it's about a remarkable individual who has left an indelible mark on your life. Today, I want to talk about Ashley Wolthuis, the linchpin in the story of how we acquired our dream home.
Flashback to 2015, Ashley reached out to us about a gem of a property that had just become available in her neighborhood of Uintah Highlands in Ogden. This house was nothing short of spectacular, a diamond in the rough that needed a bit of polishing. The previous owner, an AMWAY magnate, had transformed an already impressive home into a sprawling 6600 sq ft mansion, complete with a chef's kitchen, a pool, and a massive shop to house his tour bus.
However, the journey to acquiring this home was anything but smooth. The seller, a particularly anxious individual, was hesitant about letting people view the property. But Ashley, with her incredible knack for negotiation and understanding, managed to bridge the gap between us and the seller. I still remember the joy of receiving her call while vacationing in Kauai, informing us that our counteroffer had been accepted.
Throughout the process, Ashley was the beacon of calm and efficiency. From addressing inspection issues to ensuring a smooth transition for the seller, she handled every challenge with grace and professionalism. And it's worth noting that she's not just a seasoned realtor but also a skilled appraiser, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the table.
In conclusion, if you're considering venturing into the real estate market, either as a buyer or a seller, Ashley Wolthuis should be your first call. Her expertise, dedication, and genuine care for her clients are unparalleled. From a deeply satisfied past client and now a lifelong friend, I can confidently say that entrusting Ashley with your real estate needs is one of the smartest decisions you'll make.
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- Kyle Stringham
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