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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

1428 Midway Road
4.43(
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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

1428 Midway Road
4.43(
14
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
1314 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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BAUER & BAUER AUCTIONEERS

RR 1 BOX 158
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BAUER & BAUER AUCTIONEERS

RR 1 BOX 158
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93 years of experience

Bauer Auction offers full auction & appraisal services. We have a Weekly Consignment Auction every Tuesday at our building in Mattoon, IL. We have a monthly Antique & Collectible auction the 2nd Sunday of Every month (except May on Mother's day, then we move it to the 3rd Sunday). We also have a traveling auction service that can auction full estates, businesses, real estate and large equipment on site.

Bauer Auction offers full auction & appraisal services. We have a Weekly Consignment Auction every Tuesday at our building in Mattoon, IL. We have a monthly Antique & Collectible auction the 2nd Sunday of Every month (except May on Mother's day, then we move it to the 3rd Sunday). We also have a traveling auction service that can auction full estates, businesses, real estate and large equipment on site.

Iowa Land Management and Real Estate Company

415 A Avenue
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Iowa Land Management and Real Estate Company

415 A Avenue
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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.

Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Land doesn’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’s value.

The cost ranges from $300 to $500, depending on the property's size and location. Due to their complexity, commercial appraisals may cost more.

The entire appraisal process takes from seven to 10 days. This timeline accounts for the many steps of the appraisal process, including the post-inspection report completed by the appraiser.

Home appraisal services include the following tasks:

  • Inspect home interior and exterior

  • Evaluate materials, features, fixtures, and renovations

  • Review comparable properties

  • Write an appraisal report

If installing board and batten fixes an issue with the home, it could increase the value, but it isn’t commonly installed for that purpose. Board and batten is an aesthetic choice and, like most aesthetic choices, will do little to raise your home’s value. That being said, certain design elements can help attract more buyers, even if your home’s price won’t see a noticeable bump. 

While parts of the appraisal are out of your control, there are some things you can do to potentially raise the home’s value. You can make necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser visits—an appraiser can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades. The appraiser will likely increase the value of your home by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.

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