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Book Value Appraisals

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Book Value Appraisals

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10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

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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JB Appraisals, Inc.

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JB Appraisals, Inc.

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Customers say: Terrific value
18 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are locally owned and operated. We provide unmatched customer service. We take pride in our professionalism and specialize in appraising single family homes and 2 to 4 unit properties for all purposes. We DO NOT do business or commercial properties. FHA approved. Call us today for your free estimate! We look forward to doing business with you!

"Worst experience ever. My recent review must have been deleted. This man came to my house without even measuring the square footage of my property. He stated the wrong sq ft on the report and the wrong number of bathrooms and he refused to answer my calls or texts thereafter. His opinion about my property was $233,000 in August. Another company valued my property at $260,000 in September as the new company was very meticulous. I will not recommend JB Appraisal due to his incompetence, lousy, and biased report. I do not think this only happened to me. The most awful appraisal ever. Please save yourself any stress. Do not do business with JB Appraisal."

Samuel A on October 2020

We are locally owned and operated. We provide unmatched customer service. We take pride in our professionalism and specialize in appraising single family homes and 2 to 4 unit properties for all purposes. We DO NOT do business or commercial properties. FHA approved. Call us today for your free estimate! We look forward to doing business with you!

"Worst experience ever. My recent review must have been deleted. This man came to my house without even measuring the square footage of my property. He stated the wrong sq ft on the report and the wrong number of bathrooms and he refused to answer my calls or texts thereafter. His opinion about my property was $233,000 in August. Another company valued my property at $260,000 in September as the new company was very meticulous. I will not recommend JB Appraisal due to his incompetence, lousy, and biased report. I do not think this only happened to me. The most awful appraisal ever. Please save yourself any stress. Do not do business with JB Appraisal."

Samuel A on October 2020


"The square footage in our appraisal was significantly incorrect, and when I pointed it out, backed it up with evidence. the only change made was swapping out one comp ? with no explanation for how nearly 400 sq ft of over-reported space would not reduce the value. I explained he could come remeasure and that was ignored. I even provided better comps at the appraiser?s request, but those were ignored as well. My final email addressing the valuation issues was never acknowledged. It has now been nearly a week with no response. This cost me time and money, and then we had to hire a second appraiser to correct the mistakes. Truly a frustrating and unprofessional experience to work with this appraiser."

Carrie A on October 2025

MJ/Johnson Appraisals is a fully licensed residential up to four units professional Real Estate appraisal company offering superior residential service. We provide fast and reliable service and take pride in the work we do.

"The square footage in our appraisal was significantly incorrect, and when I pointed it out, backed it up with evidence. the only change made was swapping out one comp ? with no explanation for how nearly 400 sq ft of over-reported space would not reduce the value. I explained he could come remeasure and that was ignored. I even provided better comps at the appraiser?s request, but those were ignored as well. My final email addressing the valuation issues was never acknowledged. It has now been nearly a week with no response. This cost me time and money, and then we had to hire a second appraiser to correct the mistakes. Truly a frustrating and unprofessional experience to work with this appraiser."

Carrie A on October 2025


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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
1434 local quotes requested
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


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Nusrat D on November 2023

You know your property and its unique characteristics. Hire a professional who recognizes the features and qualities that others may have missed. Hire an experienced and certified real estate appraiser today!

"Great"

Nusrat D on November 2023


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Superior Financial Alternatives

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Superior Financial Alternatives

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29 years of experience

We provide the best tax service in the United States with headquarters in Des Plaines, IL. With our tax preparation you will get the most money back or the most money saved on your taxes! We have over 40 years experience with in the tax service and preparation we have also built courses to teach clients and businesses on Taxes and preparation as well.

We provide the best tax service in the United States with headquarters in Des Plaines, IL. With our tax preparation you will get the most money back or the most money saved on your taxes! We have over 40 years experience with in the tax service and preparation we have also built courses to teach clients and businesses on Taxes and preparation as well.


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Millennial Mortgage Guys

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Millennial Mortgage Guys

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We have partnered with Allied First Bank: The Largest Mortgage Brokerage in the US To provide our clients with the Most Competitive Mortgage Rates in the Country along with Superior Service How Does it Work? We have access to the Top 130 Mortgage lenders in the Country. This platform allows us to SHOP your LOAN to all of these Lenders within Minutes. Programs that we Specialize in: FHA | VA | USDA | Non-QM | Jumbo | Conventional | First Time Home Buyers | DPA (Down Payment Assistance)

We have partnered with Allied First Bank: The Largest Mortgage Brokerage in the US To provide our clients with the Most Competitive Mortgage Rates in the Country along with Superior Service How Does it Work? We have access to the Top 130 Mortgage lenders in the Country. This platform allows us to SHOP your LOAN to all of these Lenders within Minutes. Programs that we Specialize in: FHA | VA | USDA | Non-QM | Jumbo | Conventional | First Time Home Buyers | DPA (Down Payment Assistance)


"He did an outstanding job. They were very knowledgeable about what they're doing and they were there 10 to 15 minutes early."

Mike W on June 2022

A thorough inspection is a critical in purchasing a home. We inspect the exterior, interior electrical, plumbing, roofing, HVAC and foundation. Call us at (312) 933-8586 to get a quote today.

"He did an outstanding job. They were very knowledgeable about what they're doing and they were there 10 to 15 minutes early."

Mike W on June 2022


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Broker 4 You Realty

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Broker 4 You Realty

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3 years of experience

Broker 4 You Realty, LLC mission is to be ethical and provide excellent quality professional real estate services to the home buying, home selling, and rental finding service. Broker 4 You Realty, LLC believes that our clients and customers deserve the best service by always reflecting our Core Values: PROFESSIONALISM, INTEGRITY, ACTION, COMMITMENT, and TEAMWORK. Our Motto is: Listen, Communicate Effectively, and Lead!

Broker 4 You Realty, LLC mission is to be ethical and provide excellent quality professional real estate services to the home buying, home selling, and rental finding service. Broker 4 You Realty, LLC believes that our clients and customers deserve the best service by always reflecting our Core Values: PROFESSIONALISM, INTEGRITY, ACTION, COMMITMENT, and TEAMWORK. Our Motto is: Listen, Communicate Effectively, and Lead!


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Real Estate Agents questions, answered by experts

It’s often a good idea to take care of any health and safety repairs before an appraisal to make sure the mortgage can move to underwriting without having to pay for another appraisal. Replace any broken glass, fix uneven or sloping floors, ensure all steps have appropriate handrails, and have a professional get rid of mold, asbestos, and lead paint. Beyond these repairs, you can update appliances or fixtures and focus on aesthetic improvements like new paint to add the most value before scheduling an appraisal.

Wainscoting isn’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’t. If you are on the fence about paneling, just know that it certainly wouldn’t result in depreciation of your home’s value—usually the opposite. 

The main purpose of a home inspection is to assess the overall condition of a home. It looks at major systems, like electrical and plumbing, and considers the long-term safety of the home. In contrast, a home appraisal sets out to estimate a home’s fair market value, often for lending purposes. At about $350, a home appraisal costs about the same as an average home inspection.

Yes, a garage apartment is generally considered a valuable asset as long as the new structure has been legally built. It's important to weigh the cost to build a garage with an apartment against the cost to convert a garage to living space if you already have a garage.

An FHA appraisal is valid for 180 days from the effective date of the report. In some cases, you can have the appraisal recertified if you make your request before the original expires so that you still may obtain an FHA loan. If approved, your appraisal update is valid for one year.

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