Castiglia Associates, Inc
99 Center Street
Shelton, CT 06484
Phone Number: (203) 924-9700
Real Estate Appraisers and Real Estate Consultants
Your clients are important to you. With that in mind, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce CASTIGLIA ASSOCIATES, INC. and how we can be of service to you and your clients.
The appraisal firm of CASTIGLIA ASSOCIATES, INC. has been serving Fairfield County and New Haven County for over 25 years. David J. Simonetti, the President of CASTIGLIA ASSOCIATES, INC., hold the SRA (Senior Residential Appraiser) designation awarded by the Appraisal Institute in Chicago, Illinois. This is the highest residential appraisal designation acknowledged in the country. He is a certified general appraiser and holds Certifcates of Professional Development in Valuation for Litigation and Sustainable Buildings from the Appraisal Institute.
The appraisers at CASTIGLIA ASSOCIATES, INC. are all certified by the State of Connecticut to perform residential and commercial real estate valuations. We have also been expert witnesses in the State of Connecticut courts for numerous attorneys and law firms throughout the country.
Our firm can address many areas of real estate valuations; including but not limited to: refinancing, pre-purchase and purchase appraisals, litigation support, tax appeals, estate planning, foreclosures, bankruptcy, partial-interest ownership, dissolution of marriage, probate, rent surveys and appraisals for financial reporting.
Let the knowledgeable and experienced staff at CASTIGLIA ASSOCIATES, INC. assist you and your clients with their future real estate valuation needs.
Keywords: refinancing, purchase appraisal, appraisals, litigation support, tax appeals, estate planning, foreclosures, bankruptcy, partial-interest ownership, divorce, probate, attorney, assesment, market, value, estate
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1986.
What is your primary product or service?
Appraisal of residential and commercial property for financing, trust generation, assessment appeals, pre-purchase appraisals, probate, foreclosure, bankruptcy, financial planning, estate planning, divorce and litagation support.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I started as a realtor but did not like dragging people around to see homes. I started taking appraisal classes while still in college. I had a job as a residential appraiser before I graduated. I eventually bought the firm in 2004. I attained my commercial appraisal certification in 2010.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I travel the country when I can taking advanced appraisal education courses and qualifications are extensive.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
There is an office in Stamford and Shelton, CT
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, check, MO
Which areas do you service?
All of Fairfield County and Lower New Haven County.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
David J. Simonetti, SRA is the President/Owner/Appraiser
What are your hours of operation?
9 to 5. Monday thru Friday.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Client referrals to their sphere of personal and business connections for a job well done.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
'Through God all things are possible.'