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Avatar for Bona Fide Appraisers and Consultants
Bona Fide Appraisers and Consultants
4.3(
24
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Lyons, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kevin Vaught very honest knowledgable and thorough. My appraisal was textbook with photos and details outlined line by line In a three day window completed and took about an hour or so to do a walk through. Definitely well priced at $300. Prepay with Zelle..arrived on time and"
Industrial-zoned site
Three Flat
Commercial Property
Residential Property
Chicago Industrial Property

+1

Response time1 day
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for MJ/Johnson Appraisals
MJ/Johnson Appraisals
4.7(
365
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Lyons, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Customers say: True professional

"This company is top notch! Mike knew that I needed a person to help out within the week for an estate matter and set up an appointment around our schedule. His report arrived in 2 days as he worked through the weekend. Report was very thorough for our attorney."
Response time5 hrs
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Chicagoland Valuation Group, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Lyons, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My experience with Chicagoland valuation Group Inc was 100% satisfactory. Once I put the request on Angi I got 3 calls from different agents and Tom understand my situation and how urgent I needed this appraisal. He was so understanding and friendly and was able to get the appraisal by the time line I needed for in a matter of 24hrs. So if you need an appraisal Tom is your go to guy I 100% recommend anyone to hire him. Thank you for your business."
Chicago (Wicker Park)
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
4.3(
44
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Lyons, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"The work was performed extremely capably and produced an evaluation that should stand me in good stead as I appeal an excessive property tax revaluation. Akrivis provided me with an accurate, well documented report and took only seven days to do it. I am very pleased."
Restaurant
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
1726 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for JB Appraisals, Inc.
JB Appraisals, Inc.
4.2(
12
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Lyons, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"John with JB Appraisals is totally top of the line! My time and money was well-spent. John arrived promptly and performed a thorough and professional appraisal. I was thrilled with John s speed and accuracy, since he delivered the appraisal to the bank even faster than initially estimated. John is very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions. It was a pleasure doing business with him. I will not hesitate to use John again, and HIGHLY recommend him to anyone getting a residential real estate appraisal."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Book Value Appraisals
5.0(
1
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Lyons, 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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Jeff Kropp-The Home Buyer Agents
4.7(
43
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Lyons, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Just closed on a condo in River North with Jeff as my agent! He is an overall friendly guy and I appreciated the fact that he works exclusively as a buyer's agent. He helped me negotiate the price down a substantial amount from the listing price, and then the process was smooth after that. I definitely recommend Jeff if you are looking for a new home!"
Chicago and Burbs
Clients All Over Suburbs
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+3

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Eric M. Glenn Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser
4.9(
11
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Lyons, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Eric Glenn State Certified Residential Appraiser is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!\n

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Real Estate Agents questions, answered by experts

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. 

Termite damage isn’t always a deal breaker when buying a house, but don’t dismiss it. If that’s the case, you should hire a professional termite inspection to understand the extent of the damage, type of termite, state of repairs, and whether the infestation is gone.

If the termites are gone and the current owners repaired the damage, you might want to proceed. You may even be able to use the damage as a bargaining point. However, don’t forget that home insurance policies often don’t cover termite treatment or repairs and active infestations are tricky to shift.

If you can’t find any records online, you’ll need to contact your county clerk’s office to do further research. They should have property records on file, or can at least point you in the right direction of who to contact. You can also speak with your neighbors about when their houses were built because they were likely built around the same time.

Modular homes can go up or down in value depending on a few factors. In areas where real estate is appreciating, the value of modular homes is likely to increase, and vice versa. Additionally, the value of modular homes depends partially on the area. In cities where every other home is stick-built, modular homes might be considered a functional obsolescence, in which case they could be less desirable and go down in value. In either case, though, modular homes can still be a good investment, especially since they provide housing at a lower upfront cost.

If a home's appraised value comes in lower than the offer price, it can create complications with financing. Lenders typically won't issue a loan for more than the property's market value, as this can push the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio too high and may prevent the loan from being approved. Your options depend on whether your purchase agreement includes an appraisal contingency. If there is no contingency, both parties may be locked into the deal, meaning the buyer pays more than the appraised value. If a contingency exists, the buyer can usually renegotiate the price or withdraw from the deal. If a buyer still wishes to proceed, they can try to negotiate a lower price, increase their down payment to cover the difference, or get a second appraisal.

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