Serving Hoffman Estates, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2005
Customers say: True professional
"This appraiser is very professional and has a great deal of experience. I am very satisfied with his work and will be using him in the future, whenever I need an appraisal done."
Serving Hoffman Estates, IL and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 2018
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
"Job was done with a quick turnaround."
Serving Hoffman Estates, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"James was great. Very professional. Gave him an impossible time frame. He did it and even took one day off my deadline. The appraisal was for divorce reasons, would have liked a more favorable result but it is what it is and was fair. I will recommend James and his organization to anyone needing his services."
Serving Hoffman Estates, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1986
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"He was very professional, and got us our appraisal very quickly"
Serving Hoffman Estates, 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."
Serving Hoffman Estates, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1985
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"As executor of my father's estate I needed an appraisal of his home for tax purposes. Kevin quickly prepared a very thorough and detailed report. He was friendly and easy to work with. The appraiser hired by our eventual buyer's lender came up with an identical valuation -- it was great to see that confirmation of the accuracy of Kevin's work, and of course in a situation like this "no surprises" is a very good thing."
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Serving Hoffman Estates, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1986
Credit card accepted
Customers say: Quick response
"Well written appraisal comparing my property to others that sold in the area. The report included not just comparisons of other properties but much information from local and county records. The appraiser took special care to evaluate not just the current property value but also the estimated value from the late 1990's when my dad died. This was a great tax savings. Definitely a 5 star appraisal."
Serving Hoffman Estates, 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."
Serving Hoffman Estates, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Swanson appraisals are one of the best firms in the country. Iâ ve been in the industry for 26 years and wish I could use them in every state. You would have to search long and hard to find a company as worthy of your business. Their accuracy and careful attention to details in their reports are rare."
Serving Hoffman Estates, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Fantastic appraisal, very courteous, quick time around."
You can estimate a bathroom addition’s value between 10% to 20% of a home’s value. But this also accounts for extra square footage since homes with more bathrooms tend to have more space. When considering adding one, you should know that a bathroom generally adds only $5,000 to an appraisal price initially, with adjustments made for other factors like local home values.
Garages increase a property’s value by about 80% of the build price. The national average cost to build a garage is $23,900.
However, on an appraisal, a garage contributes to the whole rather than as a part. For example, if you have a garage, your appraiser then tries to compare it to nearby homes with garages, which often have a higher value.
A bedroom can add anywhere from $10,000 to $25,000 or more to an appraisal. It depends heavily on the size of the bedroom, the overall home’s value, the location, and what amenities it might include (like a walk-in closet).
A drive-by appraisal usually costs $100 to $150. For a drive-by appraisal, the appraiser only visually assesses the home's exterior, in addition to reviewing the real estate records on the home and comparing it to nearby homes.
An FHA appraisal costs between $400 and $700. Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans are usually less strict, so the appraisals are often more affordable. VA appraisal fees range from $425 to $900 for a single-family home. Compared to FHA loans, VA loans can be more involved.
A home appraiser will look at the real estate paperwork related to the home, but they will also do an exterior and interior assessment. Reviews include the square footage of the home and/or acreage of the lot, the age and condition of the home, construction materials used, the general state of the economy and local market, and the design and style of the home, along with any special features it may have. While an appraiser won’t be as thorough as a home inspector, they will likely notice very obvious problems and defects.
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