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Top-Rated Property appraisers in Darien - Updated Nov 2026

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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
4.4(
76
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"The process was easy, and pricing options were provided up fromt. They gave clear instructions about what they needed for the appraisal. They provided an appraisal quickly, with a nice turn around time. I would call this company again next I need an appraisal."
Restaurant
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
955 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Todd Hafner Appraisals
4.6(
43
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Very professional, courteous and on time! He delivered the appraisal exactly when he said he would (actually ahead of schedule). I would refer and use his services again."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate86%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MJ/Johnson Appraisals
4.7(
378
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Customers say: True professional

"I was very pleased with Mr. Johnson's work. Mr. Johnson was punctual on the day of the appraisal. He came to my home and thoroughly inspected my property. He was very professional yet approachable. He answered all of my questions clearly. I would highly recommend this appraiser."
Response time5 hrs
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
Boivin Appraisals, Inc.
4.6(
15
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Karen did a very complex appraisal for me on very short notice, and delivered aâ comprehensive, detailed, accurate appraisal which was immensely helpful to me during my real estate transaction. Extremely professional, courteous, and especially, competent."
Response time4 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JB Appraisals, Inc.
4.2(
12
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"John with JB Appraisals is totally top of the line! My time and money was well-spent. John arrived promptly and performed a thorough and professional appraisal. I was thrilled with John s speed and accuracy, since he delivered the appraisal to the bank even faster than initially estimated. John is very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions. It was a pleasure doing business with him. I will not hesitate to use John again, and HIGHLY recommend him to anyone getting a residential real estate appraisal."
Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Consolidated Appraisal, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I was very happy with my experience with this company and the way that they handled my situation. There were some unusual issues with this appraisal that made it more complicated than the usual. It was handled professionally and in a very efficient manner and I was very pleased with how friendly and knowledgeable Don was and how he put me at ease and offered me much more advice than just the appraisal required! He is a great guy and I appreciate his expertise and his willingness to help me in the short amount of time that I had to get this done ! I would recommend him without any hesitation!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
Chicagoland Valuation Group, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Over 25 years experience in the Chicagoland area. We complete expert appraisals for Estate, Date of Death, Divorce, Pre-Listing, PMI removal, Bond Appraisals, Tax Appeal. The types of properties include; Single Family dwellings, 2-4 unit, Condominium, Vacant Land. FAST - RELIABLE - EXPERIENCED ...... Call us today! \n

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Book Value Appraisals
5.0(
1
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.

Response time12 hrs
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Property Appraiser FAQs, answered by experts

While a finished basement adds value to your home, it is assigned a different value than space on the main floors. An appraiser will assess the square footage of a finished basement at about 50% to 60% of the value of the square footage for the rest of your home. Appraisal value for a finished basement depends on your location’s real estate market and the specifics of the basement and how it was finished. 

While some aspects of an appraisal, such as comparable properties nearby, are out of your control, there are several steps you can take to potentially increase your home's value. Make any necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser's visit, as they can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. Examples include renovating older areas, updating landscaping to boost curb appeal, and staging your home. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades, which may increase your home's value by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.

Typically during transactions or refinancing, or whenever significant improvements are made.

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’ll often see the opposite happening.

A property valuation, sometimes called a comparative market analysis or CMA, provides a real estate expert’s opinion on how much your property will sell for. It takes many things into consideration, like the condition and location of the home, but ultimately, all that matters for a property valuation is what a buyer might be willing to pay for the property. An appraisal is more concerned with determining the value. A valuation is to estimate what you’ll get for a property, while an appraisal helps a lender establish loan-to-value ratios and loan amounts.

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