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Avatar for MJ/Johnson Appraisals
MJ/Johnson Appraisals
4.7(
354
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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
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Todd Hafner Appraisals
4.6(
43
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Well written appraisal comparing my property to others that sold in the area. The report included not just comparisons of other properties but much information from local and county records. The appraiser took special care to evaluate not just the current property value but also the estimated value from the late 1990's when my dad died. This was a great tax savings. Definitely a 5 star appraisal."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate86%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
3.9(
28
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"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."
Restaurant
Response time6 hrs
1988 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Advanced Appraising, Ltd.
4.8(
44
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Credit card accepted

"Very helpful advice from this company. Did not hire because they do not appraise the type of industrial property we need an appraisal for."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
AFK Appraisal Group
5.0(
6
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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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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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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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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Chicagoland Appraiser Group, LLC
4.4(
8
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The response time was very quick and Michael Johnson was a professional. I scheduled an appointment by email. 2 days later had an appraisal and the final report 2 days after that."
Custom Built Properties
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Chicago Estate Repair and Liquidation
4.4(
38
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Credit card accepted

"I bought a deal on Angies Big Deal.
Scheduling went well.
They were a bit late showing up to the job but not a big deal.
The father was very responsive and assertive.  The son did what he asked.
The light was installed with a gap between the fixture and the brick wall, which they informed me of after they were done with all of my work. They told me to go buy silicone from Home Depot, which I did but the gap was so large (1" or more) that silicone won't work.  It was a real problem because there is electrical there and with weather, water/snow would easily get back there.   
The PVC work was done well, and it wasn't exactly an easy thing to address.
Understanding this is a handyman service, i was still surprised at some of the things they were asking me to supply to do the work.  It felt like they were essentially just labor without relevant tools.
I also felt uncomfortable with them in general from a personality standpoint.


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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

In cases where an appraisal comes in lower than an offer price, sellers might opt to lower their asking price to meet the appraisal, especially if the market is slow, and replacing the offer with a higher one may take a long time. Sellers can also offer to make repairs to boost the appraised value, hire another appraiser to get a second opinion, or just move on to another offer that isn’t contingent on the buyer getting a mortgage or an appraisal inspection.

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.

Yes, built-in bookshelves can be worth the investment and can add value to your home, especially when constructed from high-quality, timeless materials like luxury hardwood. They offer a practical and stylish storage solution that utilizes wall space effectively. While they cost more than store-bought units, the custom fit and potential to increase your property's resale value make them a desirable feature for many buyers, particularly for homeowners with large book collections. For the best return on investment, consider having them professionally built.

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.

Around 1-2 weeks, including inspection and reporting time for an official evaluation.

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