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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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7 years of experience

Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.

"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "

Melissa P on October 2025

Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.

"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "

Melissa P on October 2025

Iowa Land Management and Real Estate Company

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Iowa Land Management and Real Estate Company

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42 years of experience

Farm management, real estate and appraisal services in Iowa, Minnesota, and Illinois. Current managers have over 30 yrs experience handling absentee landowners properties by essentially stepping into the shoes of the landowner, in consultation with the landowner/client.

Farm management, real estate and appraisal services in Iowa, Minnesota, and Illinois. Current managers have over 30 yrs experience handling absentee landowners properties by essentially stepping into the shoes of the landowner, in consultation with the landowner/client.

Iowa Valley Appraisal

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Iowa Valley Appraisal

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25 years of experience

Our business was established in 2000. We currently have 2 appraisers at our company. We are a husband and wife team that love our family and career. We love people and the challenges that go into each individual assignment. We make sure that the home owner understands what we do, and the process involved. We also always leave the door open for our clients to contact us if they have any questions at all. We believe that we bring alot to the table being a younger couple in this field. We are always trying to do the little things to make our business stand out from the rest!

Our business was established in 2000. We currently have 2 appraisers at our company. We are a husband and wife team that love our family and career. We love people and the challenges that go into each individual assignment. We make sure that the home owner understands what we do, and the process involved. We also always leave the door open for our clients to contact us if they have any questions at all. We believe that we bring alot to the table being a younger couple in this field. We are always trying to do the little things to make our business stand out from the rest!

Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

While a finished basement adds value to your home, it is assigned a different value than space on the main floors. An appraiser will assess the square footage of a finished basement at about 50% to 60% of the value of the square footage for the rest of your home. Appraisal value for a finished basement depends on your location’s real estate market and the specifics of the basement and how it was finished. 

While parts of the appraisal are out of your control, there are some things you can do to potentially raise the home’s value. You can make necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser visits—an appraiser can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades. The appraiser will likely increase the value of your home by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.

Costs depend on the property size, audit complexity, and whether additional testing (e.g., blower door) is included.

The condition and appearance of your yard can affect your home appraisal value. A well-maintained, attractive yard with curb appeal adds to a property’s value, while an overgrown, messy, poorly maintained yard can hurt your home’s appraisal. Even small cosmetic improvements to your yard, like adding mulch, trimming trees, and cleaning out plant beds, can help your appraisal value.

Depending on the size of the home, the appraisal itself can take several hours. After the appraiser’s visit is complete, it can take between a few days and a few weeks to get the report back. This timeline is largely dependent on the appraiser’s workload, research requirements, efficiency, and other factors.

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