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Avatar for Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
4.4(
63
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"The process was easy, and pricing options were provided up fromt. They gave clear instructions about what they needed for the appraisal. They provided an appraisal quickly, with a nice turn around time. I would call this company again next I need an appraisal."
Restaurant
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
1298 neighbors recently requested a quote
J.S. Appraisals, Inc.
4.8(
27
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Elmhurst, 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(
369
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Elmhurst, 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
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Todd Hafner Appraisals
4.6(
43
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Elmhurst, 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%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Consolidated Appraisal, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I was very happy with my experience with this company and the way that they handled my situation. There were some unusual issues with this appraisal that made it more complicated than the usual. It was handled professionally and in a very efficient manner and I was very pleased with how friendly and knowledgeable Don was and how he put me at ease and offered me much more advice than just the appraisal required! He is a great guy and I appreciate his expertise and his willingness to help me in the short amount of time that I had to get this done ! I would recommend him without any hesitation!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
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Book Value Appraisals
5.0(
1
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.

Response time12 hrs
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Basement bedrooms can count toward your room count and the square footage of your home on an appraisal if they’re fully legal, which means they have proper ventilation and points of egress, as defined by your local building code. Simply partitioning off a space for a bedroom in an otherwise unfinished basement that isn’t a legal living space won’t affect your appraisal value.

In most cases, installing a tennis court on your property will drive up your property taxes. Property taxes are determined, in part, based on improvements made to your property, which includes anything with a permanent foundation. Since most home tennis courts include a large concrete foundation, your property taxes will likely increase following the installation. A general rule of thumb is that if your project requires permits—like for a foundation or fencing for a tennis court—then your property taxes will be affected.

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.

Estate shutters are considered a high-end window treatment that increases home value. As previously mentioned, this project comes with an ROI of up to 75%. Shutters can also improve your home’s energy efficiency, especially if you choose PVC or faux wood shutters, which will lead to long-term savings on your energy bills.

You can be present during a home appraisal, but it’s best to stay out of the appraiser’s way. Make yourself available, but don’t engage or interrupt, and don’t discuss value or your target sales price. If possible, have your agent present in the house instead of being present yourself.

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