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Book Value Appraisals

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Book Value Appraisals

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10 years of experience
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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.

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.


Einhorn Appraisals

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Einhorn Appraisals

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

Einhorn Appraisals is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Request an appraisal for the following needs: estate planning, pre-listing, divorce, tax appeal and PMI removal. Residential only! No commercial or insurance claim services are available. Base pricing starts at $350.00 and can increase based on complexity, location or size of home.

"I live in Florida and I needed to get an appraisal on my dad's house. Claire Einhorn was very professional and told me somethings I didn't know and she took care of everything."

Dave R on May 2022

Einhorn Appraisals is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Request an appraisal for the following needs: estate planning, pre-listing, divorce, tax appeal and PMI removal. Residential only! No commercial or insurance claim services are available. Base pricing starts at $350.00 and can increase based on complexity, location or size of home.

"I live in Florida and I needed to get an appraisal on my dad's house. Claire Einhorn was very professional and told me somethings I didn't know and she took care of everything."

Dave R on May 2022


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MJ/Johnson Appraisals

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MJ/Johnson Appraisals

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Customers say: True professional
131 local quotes requested
20 years of experience

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.

"I highly recommend Mike! I sent a message through Angi, and literally within a few minutes, Mike responded to my message and called me as well. He quickly and efficiently worked with me to schedule a home appraisal that I wanted to use as part of my Cook County property tax appeal. He arrived on time as promised on the date even though we had our first snow of the season, and could not have been nicer. Mike delivered my appraisal ahead of the date we agreed on. His appraisal was thorough and the appraised value of our home is in line with current market values, and what we expected. If you need a home appraised, you definitely should contact Mike!"

Rob D on November 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.

"I highly recommend Mike! I sent a message through Angi, and literally within a few minutes, Mike responded to my message and called me as well. He quickly and efficiently worked with me to schedule a home appraisal that I wanted to use as part of my Cook County property tax appeal. He arrived on time as promised on the date even though we had our first snow of the season, and could not have been nicer. Mike delivered my appraisal ahead of the date we agreed on. His appraisal was thorough and the appraised value of our home is in line with current market values, and what we expected. If you need a home appraised, you definitely should contact Mike!"

Rob D on November 2025


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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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Customers say: Quick response
1515 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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Sandcastle Management LLC

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Sandcastle Management LLC

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Since 1989, lenders, business professionals, and other clients have called upon Sandcastle Management & Realty LLC to provide high-quality valuations on all kinds of real estate throughout the Chicago Northshore area. We have all necessary certification and are FHA approved. By continuously keeping up with local real estate trends in our areas of service and refreshing our knowledge regarding valuation techniques through accredited courses, Sandcastle Management is trusted to provide reliable appraisals for our clients. Especially in this market's highly examined regulatory environment, our independence, including from real estate brokerage firms, makes your life that much easier and provides you with a better result. SERVICES: PROPERTY TAX APPEALS DIVORCE & ESTATE APPRAISALS PRE-LISTING APPRAISALS DATE OF DEATH VALUATIONS EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES

Since 1989, lenders, business professionals, and other clients have called upon Sandcastle Management & Realty LLC to provide high-quality valuations on all kinds of real estate throughout the Chicago Northshore area. We have all necessary certification and are FHA approved. By continuously keeping up with local real estate trends in our areas of service and refreshing our knowledge regarding valuation techniques through accredited courses, Sandcastle Management is trusted to provide reliable appraisals for our clients. Especially in this market's highly examined regulatory environment, our independence, including from real estate brokerage firms, makes your life that much easier and provides you with a better result. SERVICES: PROPERTY TAX APPEALS DIVORCE & ESTATE APPRAISALS PRE-LISTING APPRAISALS DATE OF DEATH VALUATIONS EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES


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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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Fair Market Appraisals

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Fair Market Appraisals

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33 years of experience

Chicago Area Appraisals Accurate home appraisals from a licensed & trusted Chicago area real estate appraiser. Contact us to learn more! Get the Fair Market Value for your property! Fair Market Value Inc. 30+ Years Experience - Refinance - Estate Settlements Tax Appeals & Mortgages & Divorce

Chicago Area Appraisals Accurate home appraisals from a licensed & trusted Chicago area real estate appraiser. Contact us to learn more! Get the Fair Market Value for your property! Fair Market Value Inc. 30+ Years Experience - Refinance - Estate Settlements Tax Appeals & Mortgages & Divorce


The Luxe Home Team

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The Luxe Home Team

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Our team has a combined total of 40 years of Real Estate Experience in the Chicagoland and Surrounding Suburbs area. We are excited to work with you! We have built a team of dedicated professionals ready to help you make your move! Real Estate is our passion and we are here to make your transaction, whether it be to buy, sell or rent a 5 star experience! We know what it takes to make a move and we want to be by your side every step of the way. Moving can be stressful, so we offer amazing referrals we work with everyday to make your transactions seamless!

Our team has a combined total of 40 years of Real Estate Experience in the Chicagoland and Surrounding Suburbs area. We are excited to work with you! We have built a team of dedicated professionals ready to help you make your move! Real Estate is our passion and we are here to make your transaction, whether it be to buy, sell or rent a 5 star experience! We know what it takes to make a move and we want to be by your side every step of the way. Moving can be stressful, so we offer amazing referrals we work with everyday to make your transactions seamless!


R Enterprises Inc

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R Enterprises Inc

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21 years of experience

Residential Real Estate Appraisal work. Specializing in Single Family, Townhouses, Condos and 2-4 Unit income properties. Over 20 years experience in the field. I am the owner and operator of the business since 2004. Appraisal valuations fees on properties are tax deductible.

Residential Real Estate Appraisal work. Specializing in Single Family, Townhouses, Condos and 2-4 Unit income properties. Over 20 years experience in the field. I am the owner and operator of the business since 2004. Appraisal valuations fees on properties are tax deductible.


Coach Appraisals

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Coach Appraisals

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18 years of experience

Coach Appraisals has been providing accurate and detailed real estate appraisal services for homeowners, relators and lending institutions though out the Greater Chicago Land Area for over 15 years. Our Appraisals are completed in a timely manner without compromise to quality. So, whether you're a homeowner wondering what your house is worth today or are looking to buy and want to make sure the price is right, Coach Appraisals will tailor our services to meet your specific needs.

Coach Appraisals has been providing accurate and detailed real estate appraisal services for homeowners, relators and lending institutions though out the Greater Chicago Land Area for over 15 years. Our Appraisals are completed in a timely manner without compromise to quality. So, whether you're a homeowner wondering what your house is worth today or are looking to buy and want to make sure the price is right, Coach Appraisals will tailor our services to meet your specific needs.

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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.

Installing a flagpole can improve your home’s curb appeal, so it will often have a modest positive impact on your property value. You’ll see a much larger bump in property value if you install a custom wooden flagpole than you would if you install a standard aluminum pole. Adding lighting to your flagpole will also have a positive impact on home value, as will trimming trees away from the new lawn addition.

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.

While there’s technically no limit to the dollar amount you can borrow for a home addition, the standard limit is around 80% of the value the addition is expected to add to your home. That means you could feasibly borrow up to $80,000 if an appraiser determines that the addition or bump out will add $100,000 in value to your property. You might also be limited by your debt-to-income ratio or credit score.

The cost to appraise a home depends on the type. Common types include:

  • Single-family homes: $300–$400

  • FHA or VA single-family homes: $400–$500

  • Condominium: $300–$500

  • Multi-family home: $500–$1,000

  • Apartment building: $1,500–$3,000

  • Commercial properties: $1,400–$10,000

  • Raw land: $1,000–$8,000

The Elgin, IL homeowners’ guide to property appraisals

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