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Avatar for MJ/Johnson Appraisals

MJ/Johnson Appraisals

2010 16th Avenue
4.70(
313
)
•Approved Pro

MJ/Johnson Appraisals

2010 16th Avenue
4.70(
313
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
29 local quotes requested
20 years of experience

MJ/Johnson Appraisals is a fully licensed residential up to four units professional Real Estate appraisal company offering superior residential service. We provide fast and reliable service and take pride in the work we do.

"Mr Johnson not only was prompt, efficient and professional, he explained to us the entire process and even found mistakes in what the township had done. I was able to successfully appeal a portion of my tax increase using his results. "

JEFF s on September 2025

MJ/Johnson Appraisals is a fully licensed residential up to four units professional Real Estate appraisal company offering superior residential service. We provide fast and reliable service and take pride in the work we do.

"Mr Johnson not only was prompt, efficient and professional, he explained to us the entire process and even found mistakes in what the township had done. I was able to successfully appeal a portion of my tax increase using his results. "

JEFF s on September 2025

Avatar for Maverick AG, Inc.

Maverick AG, Inc.

5084 E Donald Ave
5.00(
9
)
•Approved Pro

Maverick AG, Inc.

5084 E Donald Ave
5.00(
9
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
27 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

At Maverick AG, our real estate appraisers offer a comprehensive range of appraisal services, utilizing modern, efficient, and streamlined processes. By partnering with Maverick AG, clients gain access to a team of highly dependable and professional appraisers who prioritize clear and timely communication. Our meticulous approach ensures that every appraisal report is both accurate and detailed, providing clients with the critical insights they need to make informed decisions confidently. Max is a Senior Certified Appraiser and CEO of Maverick AG, Inc. with over 10 years of experience in real estate appraisal. He manages a team of appraisers across the US and helps clients find solutions to the most complex cases. Max is best known for his extensive professional expertise across all property and report types as well as his ability to deliver strong results at record times.

"Thank you for the quick response and accurate valuation. It really means a lot. "

Valeriya D on September 2025

At Maverick AG, our real estate appraisers offer a comprehensive range of appraisal services, utilizing modern, efficient, and streamlined processes. By partnering with Maverick AG, clients gain access to a team of highly dependable and professional appraisers who prioritize clear and timely communication. Our meticulous approach ensures that every appraisal report is both accurate and detailed, providing clients with the critical insights they need to make informed decisions confidently. Max is a Senior Certified Appraiser and CEO of Maverick AG, Inc. with over 10 years of experience in real estate appraisal. He manages a team of appraisers across the US and helps clients find solutions to the most complex cases. Max is best known for his extensive professional expertise across all property and report types as well as his ability to deliver strong results at record times.

"Thank you for the quick response and accurate valuation. It really means a lot. "

Valeriya D on September 2025

AT PROPERTIES

618 W FULTON
4.20(
5
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AT PROPERTIES

618 W FULTON
4.20(
5
)
Customers say: True professional
25 years of experience

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KEY Estate Sales, Inc.

1920 W. Main St
4.33(
3
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KEY Estate Sales, Inc.

1920 W. Main St
4.33(
3
)
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Over 1100 Conducted Estate & Moving Sales since 1997. A+BBB Members, BBB Complaint Free Award Recipients, Certified Personal Property Appraisers. Furniture, decor & jewelry consignment.

Over 1100 Conducted Estate & Moving Sales since 1997. A+BBB Members, BBB Complaint Free Award Recipients, Certified Personal Property Appraisers. Furniture, decor & jewelry consignment.

Legend of Time - Chicago Watch Center

3 S Wabash Ave
No reviews yet

Legend of Time - Chicago Watch Center

3 S Wabash Ave
No reviews yet
31 years of experience

Legend of Time offers a prestigious collection of fine watches. Cartier, Panerai, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Breguet, Tag Heuer, Chopard, Jaeger-LeCoultre and many other fine timepieces. If it's not in our inventory we will find it! Sell and Procure. Service and Repair. Trade and Buy.

Legend of Time offers a prestigious collection of fine watches. Cartier, Panerai, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Breguet, Tag Heuer, Chopard, Jaeger-LeCoultre and many other fine timepieces. If it's not in our inventory we will find it! Sell and Procure. Service and Repair. Trade and Buy.

Jewelry & Coin Mart

757 W Golf Rd
4.20(
5
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Jewelry & Coin Mart

757 W Golf Rd
4.20(
5
)
Customers say: Quick response
37 years of experience

Don't be one of the crowd at a gash for gold store... At The Jewelry & Coin Mart we treat you like family. Our Buyers are not laid off factory workers or part-time students. We have quality trained personnel on staff with the expertise needed for achieving maximum value on your cherished articles of value. Get more for your valuables here at The Jewelry & Coin Mart.

Don't be one of the crowd at a gash for gold store... At The Jewelry & Coin Mart we treat you like family. Our Buyers are not laid off factory workers or part-time students. We have quality trained personnel on staff with the expertise needed for achieving maximum value on your cherished articles of value. Get more for your valuables here at The Jewelry & Coin Mart.

PahRoo Appraisal & Consultancy

1440 North Dayton St
4.79(
19
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PahRoo Appraisal & Consultancy

1440 North Dayton St
4.79(
19
)
Customers say: Quality work
26 years of experience

PahRoo Appraisal & Consultancy provides the highest quality appraisal services at competitive rates. We are a full service appraisal firm servicing home owners, investment property owners, developers, real estate businesses, and lenders in commercial and residential real estate. Because of our experience in owning, managing and developing real estate we understand your needs and we care about your property as much as you do. Our team of certified professionals speaks English, Spanish, Polish, Serbian, Greek and Mandarin and has extensive experience in addressing client's real estate matters, no matter how simple or complex, including litigation. Therefore, we understand and we speak your language. Our impressive hand-picked team of full-time appraisal professionals provide cutting-edge research/analysis to help clients prosper and make informed decisions. As a result, you can relax and confidently make decisions to address and resolve your real estate needs and move on to life's more pressing matters.

PahRoo Appraisal & Consultancy provides the highest quality appraisal services at competitive rates. We are a full service appraisal firm servicing home owners, investment property owners, developers, real estate businesses, and lenders in commercial and residential real estate. Because of our experience in owning, managing and developing real estate we understand your needs and we care about your property as much as you do. Our team of certified professionals speaks English, Spanish, Polish, Serbian, Greek and Mandarin and has extensive experience in addressing client's real estate matters, no matter how simple or complex, including litigation. Therefore, we understand and we speak your language. Our impressive hand-picked team of full-time appraisal professionals provide cutting-edge research/analysis to help clients prosper and make informed decisions. As a result, you can relax and confidently make decisions to address and resolve your real estate needs and move on to life's more pressing matters.

Jeff Kropp-The Home Buyer Agents

1122 West Armitage Avenue
4.97(
39
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Jeff Kropp-The Home Buyer Agents

1122 West Armitage Avenue
4.97(
39
)
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Located in downtown Chicago, helping Buyers and Sellers since 2001. Downtown, Northside, Burbs? We got you! SuperService Winner (2011-2016). 5 Stars on Google, Yelp at https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-home-buyer-agents-chicago?osq=The+Home+Buyer+Agents. Buyers receive free loan preapproval and $500 closing cost credit. 3% downpayment options available. Sellers have flat fee option ranging from $1 to $499 or can request free in-home consult on all aspects of selling your home. I am a real estate guru and want to share my knowledge with you! Best home search website at www.chicagobuyeragents.com. Call or text me, day or night, at (773) 985-8843.

"I am so glad I hired Jeff! As a first time home buyer (and single person) the prospect of finding and buying a condo on my own was very intimidating. But Jeff made everything understandable (he basically gave me a crash course in home buying), and greatly simplified things by acting a loan officer and recommending an excellent inspector. He quickly understood what I was looking for and helped me find a wonderful place in an ideal location much much sooner than I expected. And then the buying process--from offer to closing--went off without a hitch. Jeff was awesome to work with--organized, diligent, and generous with his time (plus, he did all the driving). I couldn't be more pleased and would enthusiastically recommend Jeff."

Sarah E on April 2019

Located in downtown Chicago, helping Buyers and Sellers since 2001. Downtown, Northside, Burbs? We got you! SuperService Winner (2011-2016). 5 Stars on Google, Yelp at https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-home-buyer-agents-chicago?osq=The+Home+Buyer+Agents. Buyers receive free loan preapproval and $500 closing cost credit. 3% downpayment options available. Sellers have flat fee option ranging from $1 to $499 or can request free in-home consult on all aspects of selling your home. I am a real estate guru and want to share my knowledge with you! Best home search website at www.chicagobuyeragents.com. Call or text me, day or night, at (773) 985-8843.

"I am so glad I hired Jeff! As a first time home buyer (and single person) the prospect of finding and buying a condo on my own was very intimidating. But Jeff made everything understandable (he basically gave me a crash course in home buying), and greatly simplified things by acting a loan officer and recommending an excellent inspector. He quickly understood what I was looking for and helped me find a wonderful place in an ideal location much much sooner than I expected. And then the buying process--from offer to closing--went off without a hitch. Jeff was awesome to work with--organized, diligent, and generous with his time (plus, he did all the driving). I couldn't be more pleased and would enthusiastically recommend Jeff."

Sarah E on April 2019

Illinois Appraisal

1111 W Newport Ave
No reviews yet

Illinois Appraisal

1111 W Newport Ave
No reviews yet
36 years of experience

Illinois Appraisal is a real estate appraisal service for anyone who would benefit from the services of an Illinois State Certified Real Estate Appraiser. Henry M. Jung, an Illinois State Certified Real Estate Appraiser is located in Chicago, Illinois and operates IllinoisAppraisal.Com. Henry has 25+ years of experience appraising real estate in Illinois. A real estate appraisal is a valuable tool for anyone who needs to know the current market value for a specific property. If you need a market valuation today... you have found the place! Types of Real Property Appraised:  Single-family residence  2-4-unit building  Multi-family income building  Condominium  Cooperatives (Co-ops)  Vacant-Agricultural land We are a leading provider of appraisals for : • First & Second Mortgages, and Equity Lines of Credit • Short Sales • Foreclosures (REO) Real Estate Owned • Employee Relocation (ERC) • Private Mortgage Insurance Removal (PMI) • Estate Planning • Divorce Settlement • Bankruptcy • Property Tax Appeals • New Construction • Reverse Mortgages • Broker Price Opinions (BPO) • Collateral Valuation Reports (CVR) • Review Appraisals Our appraisal clients include: o Local Banks o National Banks o Mortgage Brokers o Mortgage Bankers o Attorneys

Illinois Appraisal is a real estate appraisal service for anyone who would benefit from the services of an Illinois State Certified Real Estate Appraiser. Henry M. Jung, an Illinois State Certified Real Estate Appraiser is located in Chicago, Illinois and operates IllinoisAppraisal.Com. Henry has 25+ years of experience appraising real estate in Illinois. A real estate appraisal is a valuable tool for anyone who needs to know the current market value for a specific property. If you need a market valuation today... you have found the place! Types of Real Property Appraised:  Single-family residence  2-4-unit building  Multi-family income building  Condominium  Cooperatives (Co-ops)  Vacant-Agricultural land We are a leading provider of appraisals for : • First & Second Mortgages, and Equity Lines of Credit • Short Sales • Foreclosures (REO) Real Estate Owned • Employee Relocation (ERC) • Private Mortgage Insurance Removal (PMI) • Estate Planning • Divorce Settlement • Bankruptcy • Property Tax Appeals • New Construction • Reverse Mortgages • Broker Price Opinions (BPO) • Collateral Valuation Reports (CVR) • Review Appraisals Our appraisal clients include: o Local Banks o National Banks o Mortgage Brokers o Mortgage Bankers o Attorneys

GEMWORLD INTERNATIONAL INC.

2640 Patriot Blvd
5.00(
12
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GEMWORLD INTERNATIONAL INC.

2640 Patriot Blvd
5.00(
12
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Founded in 1982, Gemworld International employs four trained and tested appraisers.

Founded in 1982, Gemworld International employs four trained and tested appraisers.

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FAQs for appraisal real estate service projects in Waukegan, IL

The appraisal timeline begins with scheduling, which may take three to five days, depending on local appraiser availability. The on-site evaluation requires one to three hours based on property size and complexity. Following the inspection, appraisers need two to five days for research, analysis, and report preparation. The entire process takes seven to 10 days, though complex properties or government-backed loans may extend this timeframe.

The value of home appraisals extends beyond their immediate expense. They protect buyers from overpaying and help lenders ensure appropriate loan amounts. By providing independent market value verification, home appraisals help prevent potential financial missteps in major property transactions. This protection justifies the upfront cost for most real estate scenarios.

Home appraisers evaluate numerous property elements, including square footage, floor plan functionality, overall condition, and specific features. They document improvements, necessary repairs, and distinctive amenities. These observations are compared against similar properties recently sold in the neighborhood. Appraisers also consider location factors, current market conditions, and relevant zoning or property restrictions.

Yes, home appraisal fees are collected before the final closing. Since lenders require completed home appraisal reports before finalizing loan approvals, this cost occurs earlier in the transaction process. While buyers usually cover this expense, payment methods vary—some pay directly to the appraiser while others include it in closing costs.

Some property owners successfully use recent appraisals when challenging tax assessments. However, tax-assessed values often differ from market valuations. The appeal process involves submitting your appraisal as evidence that the tax authority's valuation exceeds actual market value. Success rates vary by jurisdiction, and the process may require patience and persistence.

From the buyer's perspective, appraisals verify they aren't overpaying for a property. Lenders won't approve financing that exceeds appraised value, potentially requiring buyers to renegotiate or contribute additional cash. Appraisal findings can also inform future improvement planning and investment decisions.

For sellers, preparation makes a difference. Clean, well-maintained properties present better during appraisal evaluations. Some sellers obtain pre-listing appraisals to establish appropriate asking prices, though most rely on the buyer's lender-ordered appraisal during the transaction process.