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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 time6 hrs
Response rate87%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for MJ/Johnson Appraisals
MJ/Johnson Appraisals
4.7(
360
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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
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
3.9(
28
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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 time6 hrs
2017 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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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
Avatar for Chris Moisio
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
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Advanced Appraising, Ltd.
4.8(
44
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Credit card accepted

"Very helpful advice from this company. Did not hire because they do not appraise the type of industrial property we need an appraisal for."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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

Land doesn’t depreciate in the same way that a house, vehicle, or other property does, but it can lose value based on various factors. Environmental changes, nearby development, zoning changes, and economic downturns can all cause land to lose value over time. Value is a comparative figure, so as other related factors change, so can land’s value.

Yes, built-in bookshelves can be worth the investment and can add value to your home, especially when constructed from high-quality, timeless materials like luxury hardwood. They offer a practical and stylish storage solution that utilizes wall space effectively. While they cost more than store-bought units, the custom fit and potential to increase your property's resale value make them a desirable feature for many buyers, particularly for homeowners with large book collections. For the best return on investment, consider having them professionally built.

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.

Both conventional loans and FHA loans are types of mortgages, but they have a few key differences. Conventional loans are backed by private lenders without any government backing, and FHA loans are guaranteed by a government agency. FHA loans are designed to be easier for borrowers with low credit scores or income to qualify for.

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.

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