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Avatar for Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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

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The Tyler Osby Team

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The Tyler Osby Team

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers

We're a locally operated mortgage business in central Iowa. We have a team of three people ready to help answer your mortgage related questions. Our slogan is "On time. Under budget. No surprises". We're also Central Iowa's most recommended mortgage company! Bring on your home financing questions, we love to answer them! We're an education based mortgage company that would love to earn your business!

"Tyler and his team have been phenomenal through the whole process. they have been clear and quick with responses. they laid everything out from day one as far as what the road to getting a home would entail so there was no confusion at all. Things were SO smooth that i never actually met anyone face to face to this day, but never felt less than confident in what was going on. i almost want to buy another house just to go through it again, because instead of the stress and headache i expected, this was actually a very enjoyable experience all around. A++, would highly recommend them to anyone and everyone! you cant go wrong"

emmanual m on October 2021

We're a locally operated mortgage business in central Iowa. We have a team of three people ready to help answer your mortgage related questions. Our slogan is "On time. Under budget. No surprises". We're also Central Iowa's most recommended mortgage company! Bring on your home financing questions, we love to answer them! We're an education based mortgage company that would love to earn your business!

"Tyler and his team have been phenomenal through the whole process. they have been clear and quick with responses. they laid everything out from day one as far as what the road to getting a home would entail so there was no confusion at all. Things were SO smooth that i never actually met anyone face to face to this day, but never felt less than confident in what was going on. i almost want to buy another house just to go through it again, because instead of the stress and headache i expected, this was actually a very enjoyable experience all around. A++, would highly recommend them to anyone and everyone! you cant go wrong"

emmanual m on October 2021

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Mike Murgatroy CrossCountry Mortgage

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Mike Murgatroy CrossCountry Mortgage

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Mike Murgatroy has 24 years of lending experience and is an Angi Super Service Award recipient 2012-2022. Mike is also ranked in the top 1% mortgage originators in the United States. With integrity at the core of his values, you can rest assured that Mike Murgatroy will give you informed detailed mortgage advice, the same he would recommend to his own family. We pride ourselves on having a transparent process which we will walk you through every step of the way. Start your application process today by visiting themurgteam.com and find out why so many others continue to bring their business to Mike Murgatroy. NMLS ID# 60099; http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org

"It went great again. I am a repeat customer. They are professional, organized, and they perform like a well oiled machine. From the application process to the closing A+++++++ They do what they say they are going to do in a timely manner. I cannot say enough about this team. Thank you for another great experience Michael, Peter, Monica, and Connie."

joseph v on March 2022

Mike Murgatroy has 24 years of lending experience and is an Angi Super Service Award recipient 2012-2022. Mike is also ranked in the top 1% mortgage originators in the United States. With integrity at the core of his values, you can rest assured that Mike Murgatroy will give you informed detailed mortgage advice, the same he would recommend to his own family. We pride ourselves on having a transparent process which we will walk you through every step of the way. Start your application process today by visiting themurgteam.com and find out why so many others continue to bring their business to Mike Murgatroy. NMLS ID# 60099; http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org

"It went great again. I am a repeat customer. They are professional, organized, and they perform like a well oiled machine. From the application process to the closing A+++++++ They do what they say they are going to do in a timely manner. I cannot say enough about this team. Thank you for another great experience Michael, Peter, Monica, and Connie."

joseph v on March 2022

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Auto Transporters Online

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Auto Transporters Online

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Best Nationwide Car Shipping with affordable rates and superior customer service. Plan ahead and save money. No deposit required. Ship your car safely and affordably. Established over 15 years. A+ rated with BBB. Open & enclosed, door to door auto transport. MILITARY, STUDENT, SENIOR, MULTIPLE CAR DISCOUNTS. Family owned and will work directly with the owner from start to finish. We provide honest quotes and spend the time it takes with our customers to offer a rate that meets their needs. Superior customer service throughout the entire shipping process, until your car is delivered. Contact us or call for a quick quote @ 1(855) 813-2002. Always happy to answer your questions or just to review how the business works. You owe it to yourself to try us first. Call directly for best quote 1(855) 813-2002

"They were responsive to the inquiry and price competitive. The car was picked up in short order and arrived a couple of days later. I've been through this drill before and been unhappy, but these folks were very good!"

Larry W on July 2018

Best Nationwide Car Shipping with affordable rates and superior customer service. Plan ahead and save money. No deposit required. Ship your car safely and affordably. Established over 15 years. A+ rated with BBB. Open & enclosed, door to door auto transport. MILITARY, STUDENT, SENIOR, MULTIPLE CAR DISCOUNTS. Family owned and will work directly with the owner from start to finish. We provide honest quotes and spend the time it takes with our customers to offer a rate that meets their needs. Superior customer service throughout the entire shipping process, until your car is delivered. Contact us or call for a quick quote @ 1(855) 813-2002. Always happy to answer your questions or just to review how the business works. You owe it to yourself to try us first. Call directly for best quote 1(855) 813-2002

"They were responsive to the inquiry and price competitive. The car was picked up in short order and arrived a couple of days later. I've been through this drill before and been unhappy, but these folks were very good!"

Larry W on July 2018

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BOE Mortgage MN

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BOE Mortgage MN

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

BOE MORTGAGE, NMLS ID #418481 (Bank of England Mortgage) offers mortgage financing solutions nationwide. We provide Angies List Members with the expertise and services that are traditionally offered by the largest financial services institutions in the country but with the integrity of a local community bank.

"Nick Thiry and everyone who helped at Bank of England were great. They were professional, had service oriented attitudes, and got the job done well. They helped us in the decision making process, and guided us through all the paperwork, etc. Thanks Nick! Great work!"

Adam H on March 2019

BOE MORTGAGE, NMLS ID #418481 (Bank of England Mortgage) offers mortgage financing solutions nationwide. We provide Angies List Members with the expertise and services that are traditionally offered by the largest financial services institutions in the country but with the integrity of a local community bank.

"Nick Thiry and everyone who helped at Bank of England were great. They were professional, had service oriented attitudes, and got the job done well. They helped us in the decision making process, and guided us through all the paperwork, etc. Thanks Nick! Great work!"

Adam H on March 2019

Russell Realty Group

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Russell Realty Group

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Local Des Moines Real Estate company servicing all of greater Des Moines and its surrounding communities. We are dedicated to putting the customer first and creating a service that your family can trust for years to come.

Local Des Moines Real Estate company servicing all of greater Des Moines and its surrounding communities. We are dedicated to putting the customer first and creating a service that your family can trust for years to come.

Mark Bunge Realtor

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Mark Bunge Realtor

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Responsive, tech savvy Realtor serving Central Iowa. As a former mortgage lender I am able to ensure that the entire transaction goes smoothly on both ends. I will also help ensure that you are able to find the lowest rate, which can save you thousands over the course of the mortgage. I pride myself I doing my best to ensure that we find you the right house for you, not just a house right now. My goal isn't to just sell you a house, I want to do such a great job that you are happy to recommend me to your friends, your parents and your coworkers!

Responsive, tech savvy Realtor serving Central Iowa. As a former mortgage lender I am able to ensure that the entire transaction goes smoothly on both ends. I will also help ensure that you are able to find the lowest rate, which can save you thousands over the course of the mortgage. I pride myself I doing my best to ensure that we find you the right house for you, not just a house right now. My goal isn't to just sell you a house, I want to do such a great job that you are happy to recommend me to your friends, your parents and your coworkers!

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Mid-America Relocation Inc

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Mid-America Relocation Inc

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Wether you’re looking for help with a long distance move or something as small as a local move, check out the many different moving services offered by Mid-America to help you with your relocation.

Wether you’re looking for help with a long distance move or something as small as a local move, check out the many different moving services offered by Mid-America to help you with your relocation.

Claiborne, Tammy

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Claiborne, Tammy

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

My name is Tammy Claiborne, I am a residential real estate agent in the greater Des Moines area. Buying and/or selling a home is a complex process. If you're thinking about making a move in the near future, I would love the opportunity to visit with you about the process and earn your business! Check out my website at www.tammyclaiborne.iowarealty.com for more information about me, or just give me a call at 515-453-5905; my email is [email protected]. It will be my pleasure to serve you!

My name is Tammy Claiborne, I am a residential real estate agent in the greater Des Moines area. Buying and/or selling a home is a complex process. If you're thinking about making a move in the near future, I would love the opportunity to visit with you about the process and earn your business! Check out my website at www.tammyclaiborne.iowarealty.com for more information about me, or just give me a call at 515-453-5905; my email is [email protected]. It will be my pleasure to serve you!

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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Some appraisers hold a Member of the Appraisal Institute designation. This accolade is the highest credential property appraisers can earn. An MAI appraisal is typically used for commercial properties.

While your lender will likely recommend an appraiser, you can also hire a professional home appraiser on your own. Choose someone who is experienced in your type of residential property, and ensure they hold all of the necessary credentials that your state or region requires.

A property valuation, sometimes called a comparative market analysis or CMA, provides a real estate expert’s opinion on how much your property will sell for. It takes many things into consideration, like the condition and location of the home, but ultimately, all that matters for a property valuation is what a buyer might be willing to pay for the property. An appraisal is more concerned with determining the value. A valuation is to estimate what you’ll get for a property, while an appraisal helps a lender establish loan-to-value ratios and loan amounts.

In most cases, selling a home in as-is condition will lead to a sale price that’s somewhere between 10% and 30% lower than normal. However, it’s often worthwhile to sell at a loss because the alternative would be to pay for the repairs yourself, which could end up costing you more. Even if they didn’t, selling as-is saves you from the time and energy you’d spend coordinating the repairs.

While there’s technically no limit to the dollar amount you can borrow for a home addition, the standard limit is around 80% of the value the addition is expected to add to your home. That means you could feasibly borrow up to $80,000 if an appraiser determines that the addition or bump out will add $100,000 in value to your property. You might also be limited by your debt-to-income ratio or credit score.

To get the highest appraisal value possible for your home, make any necessary repairs and updates prior to the appraisal. Some examples of tasks include updating landscaping to boost curb appeal, renovate older areas of the home, and consider staging your home. Keep in mind that some aspects of the appraisal are out of your control, such as comparable properties nearby.

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