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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


Richard Properties Premier Rental Homes

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Richard Properties Premier Rental Homes

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Richard Properties provides premium home rentals & apartment and townhome rentals in The Quad City Area. As a family owned and operated real estate company, Richard Properties is committed to providing top renters services and have top reviews for best rental services and being family friendly. With over 50 rental properties, located in Bettendorf, Davenport, Moline, Rock Island, Milan and the Quad Cities, we have a great home open for you and your family.

Richard Properties provides premium home rentals & apartment and townhome rentals in The Quad City Area. As a family owned and operated real estate company, Richard Properties is committed to providing top renters services and have top reviews for best rental services and being family friendly. With over 50 rental properties, located in Bettendorf, Davenport, Moline, Rock Island, Milan and the Quad Cities, we have a great home open for you and your family.


CreditGuard of America

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CreditGuard of America

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12 years of experience

AMERICA’S MOST TRUSTED SOURCE FOR DEBT AND CREDIT SOLUTIONS. CreditGuard of America, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit credit counseling agency that is committed to providing innovative solutions for simple to complicated debt and credit issues. CreditGuard provides credit counseling and debt management along with free financial education to consumers throughout the United States, using state-of-the-art technology and superior customer service.

AMERICA’S MOST TRUSTED SOURCE FOR DEBT AND CREDIT SOLUTIONS. CreditGuard of America, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit credit counseling agency that is committed to providing innovative solutions for simple to complicated debt and credit issues. CreditGuard provides credit counseling and debt management along with free financial education to consumers throughout the United States, using state-of-the-art technology and superior customer service.



Paula Nabb - Mel Foster Co.

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Paula Nabb - Mel Foster Co.

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33 years of experience

Persistence, patience & hard work always pays off, that is my motto and work ethic that I live by! As your professional real estate agent, I will listen to your needs and expectations. Selling or buying can be a very stressful time in your life. I like to help busy people with busy lives, reach their dreams seamlessly. We will work together as a group effort (partnership)all the way to closing. I'm here whether it is buying or selling no matter what price range to exceed your expectations! My enthusiasm & love of sports, long distance biking, running, a total outdoor enthusiast carries over and is translated into my work ethic so "We Can Finish Big Together!" I take great pride in providing the best in customer service through hard work, a high level of product knowledge, integrity, and constant communication. In my twenty-one years of experience I have developed a strong knowledge of every field in the real estate profession which includes but not limited to new construction, land and lots, town-homes, condo's and residential living. I have maintained my buisiness through the years and in 2011 I am proud to say I achieved the Honor of being part of the Top Ten Percent of agents working for Mel Foster Co.

Persistence, patience & hard work always pays off, that is my motto and work ethic that I live by! As your professional real estate agent, I will listen to your needs and expectations. Selling or buying can be a very stressful time in your life. I like to help busy people with busy lives, reach their dreams seamlessly. We will work together as a group effort (partnership)all the way to closing. I'm here whether it is buying or selling no matter what price range to exceed your expectations! My enthusiasm & love of sports, long distance biking, running, a total outdoor enthusiast carries over and is translated into my work ethic so "We Can Finish Big Together!" I take great pride in providing the best in customer service through hard work, a high level of product knowledge, integrity, and constant communication. In my twenty-one years of experience I have developed a strong knowledge of every field in the real estate profession which includes but not limited to new construction, land and lots, town-homes, condo's and residential living. I have maintained my buisiness through the years and in 2011 I am proud to say I achieved the Honor of being part of the Top Ten Percent of agents working for Mel Foster Co.



MEL FOSTER CO - DAVENPORT KIMBERLY

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MEL FOSTER CO - DAVENPORT KIMBERLY

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104 years of experience

Founded in 1921, Mel Foster Co. is a Real Estate Leader of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois serving Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, Rock Island and the surrounding Quad City area, and it is one of Iowa’s largest independently owned real estate companies.

Founded in 1921, Mel Foster Co. is a Real Estate Leader of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois serving Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, Rock Island and the surrounding Quad City area, and it is one of Iowa’s largest independently owned real estate companies.


MEL FOSTER CO - BETTENDORF

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MEL FOSTER CO - BETTENDORF

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104 years of experience

Founded in 1921, Mel Foster Co. is a Real Estate Leader of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois serving Bettendorf, Davenport, LeClaire, Muscatine, Iowa and Moline, East Moline, Silvis, Rock Island, Illinois and the surrounding Quad City area, and it is one of Iowa’s largest independently owned real estate companies.

Founded in 1921, Mel Foster Co. is a Real Estate Leader of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois serving Bettendorf, Davenport, LeClaire, Muscatine, Iowa and Moline, East Moline, Silvis, Rock Island, Illinois and the surrounding Quad City area, and it is one of Iowa’s largest independently owned real estate companies.


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.


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Real Estate Agents questions, answered by experts

A new gravel driveway—and accompanying landscaping around it—can boost your curb appeal and overall property value. On average, a newly paved driveway can boost your property value by 5–10%.

In cases where an appraisal comes in lower than an offer price, sellers might opt to lower their asking price to meet the appraisal, especially if the market is slow, and replacing the offer with a higher one may take a long time. Sellers can also offer to make repairs to boost the appraised value, hire another appraiser to get a second opinion, or just move on to another offer that isn’t contingent on the buyer getting a mortgage or an appraisal inspection.

As a seller, it might feel tempting to skip the appraisal, especially in a hot market that sees a lot of all-cash offers. While you can technically forgo it and hope for an all-cash offer, you’ll likely have a very tough time selling without an appraisal. 

In addition to protecting lenders from risk, appraisals also protect buyers’ investments. As such, it isn’t typically recommended for buyers to skip appraisals.

Yes, it could be worth buying and remodeling an old house. You can potentially purchase an older house for a lower price than a newer house. With less of an upfront investment, you can devote more of your budget to the remodeling work. If you’re thinking of remodeling an old house and then reselling it—called house flipping—focus on projects that deliver the best ROI for home improvements.

No, the appraisal value comes from an appraiser and is a professional opinion of value based on property location and condition, while the market value is determined solely by what buyers are willing to pay for your home. Lenders normally use appraised values to ensure they’re staying within target loan-to-value (LTV) ratios—the market value is simply what the home sells for. Appraised value can sit above or below market value.

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