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Avatar for MJ/Johnson Appraisals
MJ/Johnson Appraisals
4.7(
362
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Customers say: True professional

"I was very pleased with Mr. Johnson's work. Mr. Johnson was punctual on the day of the appraisal. He came to my home and thoroughly inspected my property. He was very professional yet approachable. He answered all of my questions clearly. I would highly recommend this appraiser."
Response time5 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Chicagoland Valuation Group, Inc.
Chicagoland Valuation Group, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving River Forest, 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
3.9(
30
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"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."
Restaurant
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
1995 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Book Value Appraisals
5.0(
1
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving River Forest, 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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Chris Moisio
5.0(
1
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mcneeley Appraisals, LLC
4.8(
13
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tom McNeeley did an appraisal of my home for a property tax appeal before the Illinois property tax appeal aboard (PTAB) and provided expert testimony supporting his appraisal at the appeal hearing before the administrative law judge (ALJ). His appraisal was comprehensive and fair and his testimony before the ALJ was thorough and skillful. Tom was very accommodative with his time and was easy to work with. I thought his fee for the appraisal and for his expert testimony were very fair. I highly recommend using McNeeley Appraisals, particularly with respect to property tax cases."
Hinsdale Appraisal
Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
MJ Appraisals
5.0(
6
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

My name is Michael Johnson, and I am a certified home appraiser for over thirteen years in the state of Illinois. I am also a real estate broker in the state of Illinois, for over twenty five years servicing all of your real estate need's. I would like to service you in the best and professional way possible. I do single family and up to four unit properties. Please call me at any time to set appointment.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Basement bedrooms can count toward your room count and the square footage of your home on an appraisal if they’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’t a legal living space won’t affect your appraisal value.

Yes, awnings can add value to a home, primarily by boosting its curb appeal and providing more usable outdoor space. While the exact monetary return on investment depends on the awning's size, style, and quality, they offer an excellent appeal factor to potential buyers. For example, an awning with a trendy metal roof can be particularly attractive. Even if the direct increase in resale value is modest, a well-chosen awning enhances the home's functionality and aesthetic.

While there’s technically no limit to the dollar amount you can borrow for a home addition, the standard limit is around 80% of the value the addition is expected to add to your home. That means you could feasibly borrow up to $80,000 if an appraiser determines that the addition or bump out will add $100,000 in value to your property. You might also be limited by your debt-to-income ratio or credit score.

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.

The condition and appearance of your yard can affect your home appraisal value. A well-maintained, attractive yard with curb appeal adds to a property’s value, while an overgrown, messy, poorly maintained yard can hurt your home’s appraisal. Even small cosmetic improvements to your yard, like adding mulch, trimming trees, and cleaning out plant beds, can help your appraisal value.

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