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Book Value Appraisals

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Book Value Appraisals

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10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

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.

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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
1510 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.

"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. "

Melissa P on October 2025

Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.

"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. "

Melissa P on October 2025

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BAUER & BAUER AUCTIONEERS

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BAUER & BAUER AUCTIONEERS

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93 years of experience

Bauer Auction offers full auction & appraisal services. We have a Weekly Consignment Auction every Tuesday at our building in Mattoon, IL. We have a monthly Antique & Collectible auction the 2nd Sunday of Every month (except May on Mother's day, then we move it to the 3rd Sunday). We also have a traveling auction service that can auction full estates, businesses, real estate and large equipment on site.

Bauer Auction offers full auction & appraisal services. We have a Weekly Consignment Auction every Tuesday at our building in Mattoon, IL. We have a monthly Antique & Collectible auction the 2nd Sunday of Every month (except May on Mother's day, then we move it to the 3rd Sunday). We also have a traveling auction service that can auction full estates, businesses, real estate and large equipment on site.

Iowa Land Management and Real Estate Company

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Iowa Land Management and Real Estate Company

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42 years of experience

Farm management, real estate and appraisal services in Iowa, Minnesota, and Illinois. Current managers have over 30 yrs experience handling absentee landowners properties by essentially stepping into the shoes of the landowner, in consultation with the landowner/client.

Farm management, real estate and appraisal services in Iowa, Minnesota, and Illinois. Current managers have over 30 yrs experience handling absentee landowners properties by essentially stepping into the shoes of the landowner, in consultation with the landowner/client.

Blackard & Geiger Ltd

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Blackard & Geiger Ltd

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

With a thirty-year history in the valuing estates, collections and personal property, we serve collectors worldwide. Our clientele consists of but are not limited to, private individuals, attorneys, accountants, insurance agents, museum curators, college administrators, executors and personal representatives of estates, estate planners, bank trust officers, real estate agents and corporations. All Certified Appraisals conform with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) of The Appraisal Foundation, Washington, D.C. We are certified by the International Society of Appraisers and are members of The American Society of Appraisers. Written Certified Appraisal Reports: - Fair Market Value for Estates, Guardianships or Trusteeships - Retail Replacement Value for Insurance Scheduling - Fair Market Value for Bankruptcy - Estate Equitable Divisions and Gifts - Retail Replacement Value – Used for Sale - Fair Market Value for Divorces, Donations and Damage/Loss - Insurance Replacement Coverage Consultation Services: - Consulting on Buying and Selling - Collection or Item Assessment and Cataloging - Collection Inventory Management and Curation - Downsizing and planning for a move

"Mr. Keller was very helpful. He listened to our request and then advised us on the least expensive way to accomplish what we needed. He invited us to send information & photos of the item and got right back to us with his assessment of the sale potential, a ballpark estimate of value, and connected us to an auction business that could sell it for us. He did not charge us for his time at all. We could not be happier—he understood better than we did that we didn’t need full appraisal services and met our needs without charging us (though he certainly could have provided services that were unnecessary for our situation and charged us for them, and we wouldn’t have known the difference). This is the very definition of integrity and trustworthiness! We will absolutely call him again."

BRENT W on February 2021

With a thirty-year history in the valuing estates, collections and personal property, we serve collectors worldwide. Our clientele consists of but are not limited to, private individuals, attorneys, accountants, insurance agents, museum curators, college administrators, executors and personal representatives of estates, estate planners, bank trust officers, real estate agents and corporations. All Certified Appraisals conform with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) of The Appraisal Foundation, Washington, D.C. We are certified by the International Society of Appraisers and are members of The American Society of Appraisers. Written Certified Appraisal Reports: - Fair Market Value for Estates, Guardianships or Trusteeships - Retail Replacement Value for Insurance Scheduling - Fair Market Value for Bankruptcy - Estate Equitable Divisions and Gifts - Retail Replacement Value – Used for Sale - Fair Market Value for Divorces, Donations and Damage/Loss - Insurance Replacement Coverage Consultation Services: - Consulting on Buying and Selling - Collection or Item Assessment and Cataloging - Collection Inventory Management and Curation - Downsizing and planning for a move

"Mr. Keller was very helpful. He listened to our request and then advised us on the least expensive way to accomplish what we needed. He invited us to send information & photos of the item and got right back to us with his assessment of the sale potential, a ballpark estimate of value, and connected us to an auction business that could sell it for us. He did not charge us for his time at all. We could not be happier—he understood better than we did that we didn’t need full appraisal services and met our needs without charging us (though he certainly could have provided services that were unnecessary for our situation and charged us for them, and we wouldn’t have known the difference). This is the very definition of integrity and trustworthiness! We will absolutely call him again."

BRENT W on February 2021

Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Home and property appraisals cost about $355 on average, ranging from $250 to $500, depending on the size of the home and property, age of the property, comparability to nearby homes, and location. While single-family homes typically cost between $300 and $400 to appraise, multi-family home appraisal can cost $500 to $1,000 due to the increased size and building complexity.

While parts of the appraisal are out of your control, there are some things you can do to potentially raise the home’s value. You can make necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser visits—an appraiser can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades. The appraiser will likely increase the value of your home by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.

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.

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.

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.

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