How long does an appraisal take?

• <div><p>The entire appraisal process takes from <b>seven to 10 days</b>. This timeline accounts for the many steps of the appraisal process, including the post-inspection report completed by the appraiser.</p><p>Home appraisal services include the following tasks:</p><ul><li><p>Inspect home interior and exterior</p></li><li><p>Evaluate materials, features, fixtures, and renovations</p></li><li><p>Review comparable properties</p></li><li><p>Write an appraisal report</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Should you ever pay more than the appraised value for a home?

• <div><p>Ideally, you&rsquo;d never pay more than the appraised value for a home, but there are some instances where it makes sense to do so. For example, if your current living arrangements are no longer viable and you need a place to move into quickly, paying more than the appraised value might be in your best interest to secure a new home. Additionally, if you&rsquo;re buying in a hot market, overpaying for the home might be necessary to overcome the competition.</p></div>

Q: Does wainscoting add value to a home?

• <div><p>Wainscoting isn&rsquo;t a design element that can be directly tied to an increased house price. Despite that, it is a highly marketable element that can generate significant interest from potential buyers who enjoy the style, and is relatively inexpensive to remove for those who don&rsquo;t. If you are on the fence about paneling, just know that it certainly wouldn&rsquo;t result in depreciation of your home&rsquo;s value&mdash;usually the opposite. </p></div>

Q: Will land ever lose value?

• <div><p>Land doesn&rsquo;t depreciate in the same way that a house, vehicle, or other property does, but it can lose value based on various factors. Environmental changes, nearby development, zoning changes, and economic downturns can all cause land to lose value over time. Value is a comparative figure, so as other related factors change, so can land&rsquo;s value. </p></div>

Q: Do appraisals usually come in high?

• <div><p>Appraisals can come in above or below the list price or offer price for a property, and where it falls depends on many factors. Those include the condition of the property, the location, and the age of the home, but often, the condition of the market is the biggest determining factor. Where demand is high for properties, buyers compete with each other for homes, which tends to drive up offer prices above where appraisals come in. Where demand is low, you&rsquo;ll often see the opposite happening.</p></div>

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The investigative problem was solved very quickly and the expertise of Kern Plumbing was great. Turns out that there was not a problem with my property but the neighbor had a water leak that was draining onto my property. I was very grateful that the technician found the problem fast and we...
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Reviewed in August 2017
3 years ago, King Tree said they'd take out a large tree at the back of my property. Brian told me they'd call 2 days before the work. They didn't call until I had contractors ready to dig and pour my basement. In a panic, I called Bill Birky at B & W. They did the work the next day for less...
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Reviewed in March 2017
From beginning to end the customer service, and communication from Darrin was top notch. The people working at the property were always very friendly, and they got the job done on time, and on budget. I have recommended them several times, and would use them again in the future.
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Reviewed in January 2017
Absolutely great he discovered serious defects and Hazards on one property I asked the owner to fix and I bypass buying that property
Copeland's Comprehensive Home Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in September 2015
This property is being cleaned up and readied for sale. We needed locks changed in order to have keys and make sure previous occupants did not re-enter the property. In attempting to co-ordinate several service providers to be at the property on a certain day and time, several other locksmith...
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Reviewed in January 2014
Very professional from sale to setup. Sales person listened and was very helpful. Delivery men were respectful of our property and were very careful when negotiating the paths throughout our home. Definitely an A+ experience from start to finish.
LA-Z-BOY FURNITURE GALLERIES
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Reviewed in March 2013
If one of the commercial properties has a problem with their HVAC, that can be a very desperate situation. Fritch always makes themselves available. They are very good.
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Reviewed in August 2012
If not for Katrina Speedie, this sale of our house would not have happened. To make a long story short, when the deal was about to fall through, Katrina went well beyond the call of duty and made it happen. We highly recommend her. When we first decided to sell our home, we interviewed...
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Reviewed in May 2012
The sales people at Ray Eldridge were very helpful and not high-pressure. Shopping there a pleasure. (The person we dealt with in purchasing the setting was Laura.) We found the setting we liked the most at Ray Eldridge and we thought it was very fairly priced in comparison to other local...
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Reviewed in September 2011
They excavated my backyard in two different places, but they should have only done it in one place if they would have listened. I had to call them to come back out to restore my property and the responsiveness was very poor and they did unneccesary work.
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Book Value Appraisals

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Locally owned and operated real estate appraisal firm serving central and northeastern Illinois. We are experienced with all types of residential appraisals including single family units, 2-4 unit income properties, condominium, land appraisals, pre-listings, estate appraisals, bankruptcy and assessor related services, and more. Our priority is a high quality appraisal delivered in a quick turn around. Please call for availability outside of listed business hours.

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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

"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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