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Book Value Appraisals

PO Box 9012
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Book Value Appraisals

PO Box 9012
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
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

1428 Midway Road
4.43(
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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

1428 Midway Road
4.43(
14
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
1317 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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Fair Market Appraisals

4412 Vernon Avenue.
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Fair Market Appraisals

4412 Vernon Avenue.
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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


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Broker 4 You Realty

9504 S Hamilton Ave
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Broker 4 You Realty

9504 S Hamilton Ave
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3 years of experience

Broker 4 You Realty, LLC mission is to be ethical and provide excellent quality professional real estate services to the home buying, home selling, and rental finding service. Broker 4 You Realty, LLC believes that our clients and customers deserve the best service by always reflecting our Core Values: PROFESSIONALISM, INTEGRITY, ACTION, COMMITMENT, and TEAMWORK. Our Motto is: Listen, Communicate Effectively, and Lead!

Broker 4 You Realty, LLC mission is to be ethical and provide excellent quality professional real estate services to the home buying, home selling, and rental finding service. Broker 4 You Realty, LLC believes that our clients and customers deserve the best service by always reflecting our Core Values: PROFESSIONALISM, INTEGRITY, ACTION, COMMITMENT, and TEAMWORK. Our Motto is: Listen, Communicate Effectively, and Lead!


"She was very professional and polite. Her prices are also very reasonable"

Kathy L on July 2019

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"She was very professional and polite. Her prices are also very reasonable"

Kathy L on July 2019





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BAUER & BAUER AUCTIONEERS

RR 1 BOX 158
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BAUER & BAUER AUCTIONEERS

RR 1 BOX 158
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93 years of experience

Bauer Auction offers full auction & appraisal services. We have a Weekly Consignment Auction every Tuesday at our building in Mattoon, IL. We have a monthly Antique & Collectible auction the 2nd Sunday of Every month (except May on Mother's day, then we move it to the 3rd Sunday). We also have a traveling auction service that can auction full estates, businesses, real estate and large equipment on site.

Bauer Auction offers full auction & appraisal services. We have a Weekly Consignment Auction every Tuesday at our building in Mattoon, IL. We have a monthly Antique & Collectible auction the 2nd Sunday of Every month (except May on Mother's day, then we move it to the 3rd Sunday). We also have a traveling auction service that can auction full estates, businesses, real estate and large equipment on site.


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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Yes, appraisals are often used for property tax appeals, estate planning, and determining market value.

The differences between market value and appraised value depend on the local market, so they can match, or either one can be higher than the other. In a “seller’s market,” where there is an abundance of buyers, market value will likely sit higher than the appraised value because there’s more demand for the low inventory of homes. In a “buyer’s market,” where there are more homes than there are buyers, the market value is more likely to sit below the appraised value to entice buyers.

As a seller, it might feel tempting to skip the appraisal, especially in a hot market that sees a lot of all-cash offers. While you can technically forgo it and hope for an all-cash offer, you’ll likely have a very tough time selling without an appraisal. 

In addition to protecting lenders from risk, appraisals also protect buyers’ investments. As such, it isn’t typically recommended for buyers to skip appraisals.

A comprehensive smart home system can be really attractive to buyers and increase the value of your property. Components such as a smart security system, smart lawn and garden systems, and smart appliances can all drive up the value of your property.

While parts of the appraisal are out of your control, there are some things you can do to potentially raise the home’s value. You can make necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser visits—an appraiser can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades. The appraiser will likely increase the value of your home by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.

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