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Book Value Appraisals

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Book Value Appraisals

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10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.


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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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1401 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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Niki Dransfeldt - Star Grieff Realty

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Niki Dransfeldt - Star Grieff Realty

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Hey guys! Niki here and I'd like to help you buy or sell your home. I'm not super salesey (is that even a word? lol) so you won't find me being pushy or trying to get you to settle on a house so I can move on to the next client. It does me no good to pressure you into buying something you will regret. I like my clients to take their time, view as many homes as they feel necessary until we find 'the one.' I'm patient, offer advice and guide you through the sometimes over whelming experience of of buying a home. Oh, you're selling? I got you! I'm a huge fan of social media and excellent photography. Your home puts its first foot forward on the internet. This is where 90% of people find homes to view. So, if your home isn't at the top of its game when it pops up online, you're in trouble. You only get one chance to make that first impression and I'm the agent who will help you put your homes BEST foot forward and get it sold for top dollar as soon as possible. Call me, text me, DM me, I'm always available to chat anytime!

Hey guys! Niki here and I'd like to help you buy or sell your home. I'm not super salesey (is that even a word? lol) so you won't find me being pushy or trying to get you to settle on a house so I can move on to the next client. It does me no good to pressure you into buying something you will regret. I like my clients to take their time, view as many homes as they feel necessary until we find 'the one.' I'm patient, offer advice and guide you through the sometimes over whelming experience of of buying a home. Oh, you're selling? I got you! I'm a huge fan of social media and excellent photography. Your home puts its first foot forward on the internet. This is where 90% of people find homes to view. So, if your home isn't at the top of its game when it pops up online, you're in trouble. You only get one chance to make that first impression and I'm the agent who will help you put your homes BEST foot forward and get it sold for top dollar as soon as possible. Call me, text me, DM me, I'm always available to chat anytime!




Delmar Mortgage

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Delmar Mortgage

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59 years of experience

Mortgage Banker offering FHA, VA, Conventional and Rural Housing Loans. With 25+ years in experience in the mortgage field I can walk you through the mortgage and home buying experience. I will explain the process, work with your realtor, coordinate with the title company and insure you have a smooth process in buying your home. If you are a home owner already I can refinance your mortgage and save you money.

Mortgage Banker offering FHA, VA, Conventional and Rural Housing Loans. With 25+ years in experience in the mortgage field I can walk you through the mortgage and home buying experience. I will explain the process, work with your realtor, coordinate with the title company and insure you have a smooth process in buying your home. If you are a home owner already I can refinance your mortgage and save you money.


CreditGuard of America

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CreditGuard of America

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12 years of experience

AMERICA’S MOST TRUSTED SOURCE FOR DEBT AND CREDIT SOLUTIONS. CreditGuard of America, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit credit counseling agency that is committed to providing innovative solutions for simple to complicated debt and credit issues. CreditGuard provides credit counseling and debt management along with free financial education to consumers throughout the United States, using state-of-the-art technology and superior customer service.

AMERICA’S MOST TRUSTED SOURCE FOR DEBT AND CREDIT SOLUTIONS. CreditGuard of America, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit credit counseling agency that is committed to providing innovative solutions for simple to complicated debt and credit issues. CreditGuard provides credit counseling and debt management along with free financial education to consumers throughout the United States, using state-of-the-art technology and superior customer service.


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Bloomington Homes Group at Keller Williams Realty

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Bloomington Homes Group at Keller Williams Realty

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13 years of experience

BloomingtonHomes.com is the complete source for all things in Bloomington/Normal Real Estate. We specialize in a number of areas of the Bloomington IL real estate arena such as Buyers, Sellers, First Time Home Buyers, Investors, REO, Short Sales, Foreclosures, Investment Properties and many more. Our team of licensed IL real estate brokers will help you every step of the way from getting you pre-qualified to finding the perfect place to call home.

BloomingtonHomes.com is the complete source for all things in Bloomington/Normal Real Estate. We specialize in a number of areas of the Bloomington IL real estate arena such as Buyers, Sellers, First Time Home Buyers, Investors, REO, Short Sales, Foreclosures, Investment Properties and many more. Our team of licensed IL real estate brokers will help you every step of the way from getting you pre-qualified to finding the perfect place to call home.


Apartment Mart Inc

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Apartment Mart Inc

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Apartment Mart is one of the largest property management companies in Bloomington-Normal. We manage over 1400 units. We offer one, two, and three bedroom apartments and townhomes.

Apartment Mart is one of the largest property management companies in Bloomington-Normal. We manage over 1400 units. We offer one, two, and three bedroom apartments and townhomes.


Main Street Brokers and Associates

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Main Street Brokers and Associates

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19 years of experience

Main Street Brokers and Associates (MSBA) is a full-service real estate agency, with a diverse group of agents. We serve clients with luxury homes, historic properties (we are very active in the Old House Society), ranch styles, bi-levels, two story homes, condos, farm houses, investment properties, commercial properties, land, and just about every other type of home or real estate out there.

Main Street Brokers and Associates (MSBA) is a full-service real estate agency, with a diverse group of agents. We serve clients with luxury homes, historic properties (we are very active in the Old House Society), ranch styles, bi-levels, two story homes, condos, farm houses, investment properties, commercial properties, land, and just about every other type of home or real estate out there.

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Real Estate Agents questions, answered by experts

A land survey gives you information about the property boundaries, easements on the plot, dimensions, and, in some cases, topographical information. A land appraisal will often take these figures into account, but the purpose of a land appraisal is to determine the value of the land rather than the physical specifications.

Not only does adding a pergola to your landscaping add value to your home, but it also provides an excellent selling point to potential buyers who enjoy outdoor living.

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.

If the appraised value comes in lower than an offer, a buyer will normally be able to back out because a low appraisal can prevent a mortgage from going to underwriting. The buyer can also try to negotiate for a lower sale price or offer to put down more cash to bridge the appraisal gap.

You should aim to have three or more bedrooms for the best resale value, and having four bedrooms is considered the gold standard. Having just two bedrooms is a functional obsolescence for larger family sizes, so a minimum of three bedrooms is ideal. Adding square footage from additional bedrooms will almost always be worthwhile, though, and can easily provide an ROI of 70%.

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