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*The HomeAdvisor rating for Real Estate Service companies in Algonquin, IL is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Real Estate Service needs.
Last update on April 13, 2023
Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1986
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Very informative about the real estate market in my area. Pleasant to speak to and I felt comfortable with his advice and recommendations."
Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"I hired James to appraise my property for real estate tax purposes. Because of his unique comparable, the tax assessor agreed with his valuation, and reduced my taxes. Yes!!"
Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
"David was responsive and answered my questions in detail. Great experience working with them. Just wanted a third party opinion on a property before selling, which is exactly what I received. Miranda (person who came to property) was communicative and nice to work with."
Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Swanson appraisals are one of the best firms in the country. Iâ ve been in the industry for 26 years and wish I could use them in every state. You would have to search long and hard to find a company as worthy of your business. Their accuracy and careful attention to details in their reports are rare."
Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The first meeting with Jeff I noticed he had a keen perception of people. He asked me pointed questions to understand what my needs and wants were. He showed me only a handful of condos before I found the place that was perfect for me. He even negotiated a lower price than I had expected to pay! Jeff also helped me with my loan and managed to locate a loan with a lower percentage rate on my 30 year fixed loan. The process was stressful since I was a first time home buyer. Jeff made it as painless as possible. He answered every single question without delay, patience, and was extremely knowledgeable. I will use Jeff again and will refer him to anyone looking to buy property."
+3
Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 1991
Credit card accepted
"They don't handle commercial real estate appraisal"
Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Office staff is always available for help. No job is too small or too big. They are responsive to our needs for service requests from roofing to foundations. All aspects of home repairs have been done professionally and in a timely manner. I would recommend Marketplace Homes for all your property management needs regarding property repairs and maintenance."
Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I have used her service numerous times to have my assessment appealed on my house. The tax saved for 3 years of the assessment cycle with the second installment of my 2014 real estate tax bill is $2557.59. They are very professional and would recommend them to reduce your taxes. My brother who owns two apartment buildings also has used their services. Angie's List had a $50.00 coupon off of their services which reduced my fee to $291.04.
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+2
Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Fundamental Property Management is who we worked with to rent a house in Westmont. We have lived here for almost three years. The house is great and we really like it. Moving in was easy and there were no issues. When things have gone wrong with the house, they were mostly on top of getting someone here to fix the issue. They are the go between between you and the landlord so it takes time depending on how responsive everyone is. We have most recently had to keep up with them taking rent out of our account. We were not charged a late fee but the online portal they use is not the best system. When we first moved in the landlord would be here occasionally painting the deck and had a lawn service come in the spring. For the past two years that hasn’t happened. We continue the upkeep ourselves. Overall I would say we are mostly satisfied. The only other issue is that it is hard to speak directly to someone so there is sometimes a response delay."
+3
Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2013
Credit card accepted
"I bought a deal on Angies Big Deal.
Scheduling went well.
They were a bit late showing up to the job but not a big deal.
The father was very responsive and assertive. The son did what he asked.
The light was installed with a gap between the fixture and the brick wall, which they informed me of after they were done with all of my work. They told me to go buy silicone from Home Depot, which I did but the gap was so large (1" or more) that silicone won't work. It was a real problem because there is electrical there and with weather, water/snow would easily get back there.
The PVC work was done well, and it wasn't exactly an easy thing to address.
Understanding this is a handyman service, i was still surprised at some of the things they were asking me to supply to do the work. It felt like they were essentially just labor without relevant tools.
I also felt uncomfortable with them in general from a personality standpoint.
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Yes, hiring a real estate agent is worth it. Many homeowners make the mistake of trying to sell their homes by themselves, thinking that they’ll save money on the commission, but what they save on the commission, they very often pay for in frustration and concessions on the sale price. Hiring a real estate agent to handle the sale of your home not only makes the process far easier and takes the burden off of you, but most homeowners get more for their homes when going through an agent because of the marketing and salesmanship they bring to the table.
Real estate agents work on commission, so the cost of hiring an agent will depend on the cost of the home you’re buying or selling. The listing contract should include information about the commission for both agents, which is usually 6 percent of the sale price in total or 3 percent per side. With an average national home value of around $440,000, the typical commission per agent is $13,200. However, you won’t pay this total out of pocket. Instead, the commission comes out of the sale price of the property.
Interviewing real estate agents is the best way to find the right person for the job. Consider asking the following questions to find the best agent for you:
How will you show my property?
Will you do open houses to market my home?
How will you handle dual agency (representing the buyer and you as the seller)?
Should I make repairs to my home before listing?
Will you get professional photos taken of my home?
What is the best price you think we can get for my property?
How long do you expect the sale to take?
You don’t legally need a real estate agent as a buyer, as you can represent yourself, but you should always hire an agent as a home buyer. A professional real estate agent will have access to local MLS services to find homes that meet your criteria and needs, can connect you with other professionals—like a mortgage broker and real estate attorney—you’ll need for the purchase, and can often negotiate a better price for your home to help save you money. Plus, as the buyer, your agent’s commission comes from the seller’s proceeds from the sale of the home.
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