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Avatar for Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
4.3(
68
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"The process was easy, and pricing options were provided up fromt. They gave clear instructions about what they needed for the appraisal. They provided an appraisal quickly, with a nice turn around time. I would call this company again next I need an appraisal."
Restaurant
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
1308 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MJ/Johnson Appraisals
4.7(
369
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Riverwoods, 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
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Chicagoland Valuation Group, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Riverwoods, 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%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Brian Douglas Morgan Certified Appraiser
4.7(
13
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I called four certified home appraisers to find out their pricing and Brian Douglas Morgan called me back almost immediately quoted me a fair price and was able to schedule me within a couple of days on a Friday. Brian showed up and was professional, considerate of the carpeting and the furnishing. He took photos of everything and had the appraisal back to me over the weekend. Very happy with his service, thoroughness and professionalism."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
AFK Appraisal Group
5.0(
6
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Small jobs welcome

AFK Appraisal Group is a real estate appraisal company that was established in 1999. We serve the northwest suburbs which include Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will, McHenry, & Lake counties. We have grown in size thanks to our great reputation in our field and our clients. With 24 years of experience, we have learned the ins and outs of the business as well as the areas we serve.

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Yes, experienced appraisers handle a variety of property types with tailored methods.

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.

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.

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.

While some aspects of an appraisal, such as comparable properties nearby, are out of your control, there are several steps you can take to potentially increase your home's value. Make any necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser's visit, as they can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. Examples include renovating older areas, updating landscaping to boost curb appeal, and staging your home. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades, which may increase your home's value by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.

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