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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
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for MJ/Johnson Appraisals
MJ/Johnson Appraisals
4.7(
376
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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
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
Avatar for Chicagoland Valuation Group, Inc.
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%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
4.3(
72
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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

"Did what was requested in a timely manner. No hassles which is exactly what a person needs when dealing with the loss of a spouse. This was specific for an estate appraisal. Not an appraisal to buy real estate. This is for estate tax purposes which is different. Thank you."
Restaurant
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
991 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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
Avatar for Jeff Kropp-The Home Buyer Agents
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
Avatar for Advanced Appraising, Ltd.
Advanced Appraising, Ltd.
4.8(
44
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Lyons, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Credit card accepted

"Ben did a great job at the actual walk through of our property as well as taking some awesome pics. John did a great job at explaining the whole process and what everything in the appraisal meant. Would definitely recommend this company"
Response time2 days
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

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.

Having a garage can increase the value of your home considerably, even if the garage isn't considered living space. Many people own cars and want a secure place to park their vehicles when they are home. 

If you decide to finish your garage and convert it into living space, you may affect your home's value. The livable space may increase your home's square footage, which can help its value. But, giving up the garage space may also negatively affect the sale price of your home.

While it's smart to save up about 25 percent of the price of a home—to cover the down payment and closing costs—many loans require between less than 3% down to qualify. In either case, you'll need between 3 and 6 percent for the closing and moving costs as well as a strong financial history for mortgage approval.

Ideally, you’d never pay more than the appraised value for a home, but there are some instances where it makes sense to do so. For example, if your current living arrangements are no longer viable and you need a place to move into quickly, paying more than the appraised value might be in your best interest to secure a new home. Additionally, if you’re buying in a hot market, overpaying for the home might be necessary to overcome the competition.

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.

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