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MJ/Johnson Appraisals
4.7(
366
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Elgin, 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
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
J.S. Appraisals, Inc.
4.8(
27
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"James was great. Very professional. Gave him an impossible time frame. He did it and even took one day off my deadline. The appraisal was for divorce reasons, would have liked a more favorable result but it is what it is and was fair. I will recommend James and his organization to anyone needing his services."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Todd Hafner Appraisals
4.6(
43
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Elgin, 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%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
AFK Appraisal Group
5.0(
6
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Small jobs welcome

AFK Appraisal Group is a real estate appraisal company that was established in 1999. We serve the northwest suburbs which include Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will, McHenry, & Lake counties. We have grown in size thanks to our great reputation in our field and our clients. With 24 years of experience, we have learned the ins and outs of the business as well as the areas we serve.

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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AnDel Appraisals
5.0(
5
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

AnDel Appraisals is one of the most reputable companies for getting a home appraisal in Chicago IL. Our team consists of licensed home appraisers with over 23 years of experience in the Chicago real estate market. We have completed thousands of home appraisal reports and maintained great relationships with every client. Moreover, we have been placed on the panel of some of the largest banks in the country. We take pride in our ability to provide same-day quotes and a quick turnaround time of 3 days. Call us today for a free quote on your next home appraisal.

Response time10 hrs
Response rate85%
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Jeff Kropp-The Home Buyer Agents
4.7(
43
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am so glad I hired Jeff! As a first time home buyer (and single person) the prospect of finding and buying a condo on my own was very intimidating. But Jeff made everything understandable (he basically gave me a crash course in home buying), and greatly simplified things by acting a loan officer and recommending an excellent inspector. He quickly understood what I was looking for and helped me find a wonderful place in an ideal location much much sooner than I expected. And then the buying process--from offer to closing--went off without a hitch. Jeff was awesome to work with--organized, diligent, and generous with his time (plus, he did all the driving). I couldn't be more pleased and would enthusiastically recommend Jeff."
Chicago and Burbs
Clients All Over Suburbs
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

The condition and appearance of your yard can affect your home appraisal value. A well-maintained, attractive yard with curb appeal adds to a property’s value, while an overgrown, messy, poorly maintained yard can hurt your home’s appraisal. Even small cosmetic improvements to your yard, like adding mulch, trimming trees, and cleaning out plant beds, can help your appraisal value.

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 differences between market value and appraised value depend on the local market, so they can match, or either one can be higher than the other. In a “seller’s market,” where there is an abundance of buyers, market value will likely sit higher than the appraised value because there’s more demand for the low inventory of homes. In a “buyer’s market,” where there are more homes than there are buyers, the market value is more likely to sit below the appraised value to entice buyers.

In most cases, selling a home in as-is condition will lead to a sale price that’s somewhere between 10% and 30% lower than normal. However, it’s often worthwhile to sell at a loss because the alternative would be to pay for the repairs yourself, which could end up costing you more. Even if they didn’t, selling as-is saves you from the time and energy you’d spend coordinating the repairs.

Yes, appraisals are often used for property tax appeals, estate planning, and determining market value.

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