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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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MJ/Johnson Appraisals
4.7(
360
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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
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%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

"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%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Advanced Appraising, Ltd.
4.8(
44
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Credit card accepted

"Ben did a great job at the actual walk through of our property as well as taking some awesome pics. John did a great job at explaining the whole process and what everything in the appraisal meant. Would definitely recommend this company"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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

"Jeff quickly got me pre-approved for a mortgage so I could target a price range. He recommended Chicago neighborhoods based on my budget and transportation needs. We worked together to identify potential houses online and then found a few that deserved a closer look. He arranged a day and time to tour the houses and met me at each location. As we looked at the properties he was able to point out signs of water damage and other attributes that a buyer would want to be aware of. Within weeks I found a house in my price range that exceeded my expectations. He negotiated a good price for me and was even able to recommend a home inspector and lawyer. Jeff walked me through every step of the process, was quick to answer my e-mail messages and was professional in all respects."
Chicago and Burbs
Clients All Over Suburbs
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Whether a scullery is worth it depends on how much you like to cook and entertain. If you frequently host gatherings—a scullery is likely worth the money. If you’re looking for ROI, it’s not so clear. It may not add significant value to your home, as it doesn’t increase square footage and may repurpose space that a buyer would have preferred to remain as-is (like a laundry room). 

Ensures accurate valuation reflecting current market conditions, assisting in financial decisions.

Wainscoting isn’t a design element that can be directly tied to an increased house price. Despite that, it is a highly marketable element that can generate significant interest from potential buyers who enjoy the style, and is relatively inexpensive to remove for those who don’t. If you are on the fence about paneling, just know that it certainly wouldn’t result in depreciation of your home’s value—usually the opposite. 

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.

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.

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