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Kephart Appraisal Service, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Highly recommend! Steve Kephart has excellent communication and follow through! He answered all of our questions, showed up on time and went above and beyond to provide a fast turnaround on our appraisal, providing a very detailed and thorough report! But the biggest selling point is his kindness!!!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
3.9(
28
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Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"The work was performed extremely capably and produced an evaluation that should stand me in good stead as I appeal an excessive property tax revaluation. Akrivis provided me with an accurate, well documented report and took only seven days to do it. I am very pleased."
Restaurant
Response time6 hrs
1988 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Swanson Realty and Appraisal Services
5.0(
2
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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."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jeff Kropp-The Home Buyer Agents
4.7(
43
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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."
Chicago and Burbs
Clients All Over Suburbs
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Raila & Associates PC
4.5(
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Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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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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Affordable and Client-Friendly -- You Pay Only if Raila & Associates, P.C. is successful in winning tax relief.
Serving owners, taxpayers, property managers and developers of real estate in Chicago and Northern Illinois.
Raila & Associates, P.C., an Illinois law firm, has thousands of satisfied clients. THIS IS LEGAL SERVICES ADVERTISING.
Paula Raila, J.D., President
Thomas Thorson, J.D., Associate Counsel

+2

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Fundamental Property Management
4.3(
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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."
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Chicago Estate Repair and Liquidation
4.4(
38
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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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Real Estate Agents questions, answered by experts

Repiping a house is a worthy investment in several scenarios. Key indicators that it's time to repipe include having pipes that are over 50 years old, experiencing frequent leaks and repairs, or noticing signs of corrosion and low water quality. It is especially important to replace pipes made from certain materials; lead pipes can cause serious health issues, galvanized steel can lead to rusty water, and polybutylene pipes can leach chemicals into your water supply.

Investing in new plumbing can prevent costly problems like water damage and mold growth. New pipes can last anywhere from 50 to 100 years, saving you money on future repairs and high water bills. Repiping can also increase your home's overall value and improve efficiency, for example, by using PEX pipes for lines that don't carry hot water. The cost to repipe a house typically ranges from $1,500 to $15,000.

No, radon mitigation systems do not decrease home value or make a home harder to sell. In areas where homes experience similar radon exposure risks, a radon mitigation system is viewed as an improvement. Potential homebuyers often opt to buy a home with a radon mitigation system already installed to reduce the risk of cancer for their families.

If the sales agreement has a clause that allows the seller to renegotiate based on the appraised value, then they might be able to back out if the appraisal comes in higher than your offer price. If the agreement doesn’t have that language, then the seller has no legal recourse to back out. They could hold a higher offer as a backup and move onto that one if yours falls through for any reason, but once the agreement is signed, the seller is locked into that purchase price unless there’s a clause stating they can renegotiate.

In most cases, installing a tennis court on your property will drive up your property taxes. Property taxes are determined, in part, based on improvements made to your property, which includes anything with a permanent foundation. Since most home tennis courts include a large concrete foundation, your property taxes will likely increase following the installation. A general rule of thumb is that if your project requires permits—like for a foundation or fencing for a tennis court—then your property taxes will be affected.

A carport's effect on property value can be positive or negative, depending on its condition and design. A high-quality, well-maintained carport can improve a home's selling appeal and may increase its value by a few percent, especially if it is thoughtfully designed with added utility like storage space or a workshop. However, a poorly-maintained carport in disrepair can have the opposite effect and detract from the home's sales appeal and value.

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