Should I skip a home appraisal?

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

Do ponds add to your home’s value?

• <div><p>In short, yes, a pond can add to your home’s value. However, whether it adds value will depend on the condition and aesthetic of your pond. Having this feature already built into a yard’s home can be appealing to homebuyers who value its aesthetic and would prefer not to build it themselves. But if it is not kept in good condition, it could turn buyers away.</p></div>

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Q: Do basement bedrooms count on an appraisal?

• <div><p>Basement bedrooms can count toward your room count and the square footage of your home on an appraisal if they&rsquo;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&rsquo;t a legal living space won&rsquo;t affect your appraisal value.</p></div>

Q: Do ponds add to your home’s value?

• <div><p>In short, yes, a pond can add to your home&rsquo;s value. However, whether it adds value will depend on the condition and aesthetic of your pond. Having this feature already built into a yard&rsquo;s home can be appealing to homebuyers who value its aesthetic and would prefer not to build it themselves. But if it is not kept in good condition, it could turn buyers away.</p></div>

Q: How much does a home appraisal cost?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-home-appraisal-cost.htm">Home and property appraisals cost</a> about <b>$355</b> on average, ranging from <b>$250 to $500</b>, depending on the size of the home and property, age of the property, comparability to nearby homes, and location. While single-family homes typically cost between $300 and $400 to appraise, multi-family home appraisal can cost $500 to $1,000 due to the increased size and building complexity.</p></div>

Q: Do estate shutters increase home value?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;s energy efficiency, especially if you choose PVC or faux wood shutters, which will lead to long-term savings on your energy bills.</p></div>

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Last update on November 01, 2025

Reviewed in December 2022
Super fast and knowledgeable. Did a retrospective appraisal going back to 2005 in less than 2 weeks. Couldn't find anyone else who would do it. Couldn't have been easier.
Sundstrom Appraisal Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2022
Performance and management practices very poor- no concern or accountability for damage to others' property. Preventable rookie mistakes damaged neighboring property with absolutely no regard.
Nate's Lawn Care
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Reviewed in March 2021
Fantastic people to work with. Arrived early, very professional, friendly. They went above what I expected to make sure I was satisfied with the work. I plan I hiring them for additional work I need done with other properties.
The Other Guys Construction
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Reviewed in July 2017
Everything seemed to go well until the day that the rep from their company was supposed to show up to help walk through the appraisal with the insurance adjuster. Their rep started trying to HIGH PRESSURE me to commit to using them. I was told they don't work for free and unless I was going to...
ABC Construction & Restoration
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Reviewed in October 2016
The rep who came for estimate was knowledgeable & respectful. He worked with me to get the best price. The techs were informative, efficient & careful of my property.
Poudre Valley Air
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Reviewed in July 2016
It was a fantastic inspection, very honest, and thorough. Gave us a lot of insight to the property and gave me honest opinions about items that were wrong with the house. he helped my wife and i out a lot.
Greater Peoria Property Inspections
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Reviewed in June 2016
I have a lot of Black Walnut tree's as well as other tree's on my property. They came out and trimmed the tree's as well as removed some stumps. They trimmed a lot of tree's. They did a tremendous job.
All Trade Services, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2016
He explained all the good and not-so-good things about the property; including the out building. He found things I never even thought to look for. He took his time while he climbed and crawled looking for any potential issues. I was impressed. I've bought many properties over the years for...
Express Home Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in July 2014
We asked for a basement quote and he was fast, friendly, and well priced. The owner of the property that we rent chose not to use Larry but he was the best choice.
Larry May Contractor Inc
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Reviewed in April 2013
Estimated the cost and was easy to work with on budget. Arrived when scheduled. Work was performed in a professional manner and property was cleaned up and neat when the job was finished.
Green View Companies
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Book Value Appraisals

Book Value Appraisals

10 years of experience

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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.

Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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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

"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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