RESIDENTIAL APPRAISAL SERVICES
Every Appraisal Starts With a Situation. Find Yours.
Divorce, estate, tax appeal, pre-listing — whatever brought you here, we've handled it before. Certified appraisals from four offices across northern Illinois.
The Situations That Bring People to Us
Most of our clients don't wake up thinking about appraisals. Something happened — and now accuracy matters.
Pre-Listing Appraisals
You're about to list your home and your agent gave you a range. But a range isn't a price. A pre-listing appraisal tells you exactly what the market will bear — so you price it right the first time and don't leave money on the table or sit on the market for months.
Learn More →Divorce Appraisals
You're going through a divorce and the house is the biggest asset. Both sides need a number they can trust — not a Zillow estimate, not a guess. We provide court-ready appraisals that give attorneys, mediators, and judges an objective value they can work with. One report. One number. No games.
Learn More →Estate Appraisals
Someone has passed away and there's a property to settle. Whether it's for IRS Form 706, probate court, or simply dividing assets fairly among heirs, a date-of-death appraisal establishes the value on the day that matters. We handle the complexity so families can focus on what's important.
Learn More →Tax Appeal Appraisals
Your assessment went up and you know it's wrong. The county assessor uses mass appraisal — broad strokes that miss what makes your property different. An independent appraisal gives you documented evidence to take to the Board of Review. Most homeowners who appeal with professional support win.
Learn More →More Ways We Help
Beyond the big four, we provide certified appraisals for these situations.
Bankruptcy Appraisals
Bankruptcy proceedings require a current, certified market valuation. We provide court-ready reports that satisfy trustee and creditor requirements with the accuracy the process demands.
Learn More →Private Sale Appraisals
Selling to a family member or buying from a friend? An independent appraisal protects both sides. We establish fair market value so nobody overpays and nobody gets shortchanged.
Learn More →Financial Planning & Trusts
Funding a living trust? Planning for retirement? Managing distributions among beneficiaries? A certified appraisal establishes the documented value your attorney, CPA, or financial advisor needs to make the plan work.
Learn More →Lender Appraisals
Your lender needs an independent valuation before closing. We deliver USPAP-compliant reports that meet underwriter requirements — on time, every time. Refinancing, purchasing, or HELOC, we've got it covered.
Learn More →Not Sure Which Appraisal You Need?
Most people who call us don't lead with the appraisal type. They lead with the situation: “My mom passed away and left the house to three of us.” “My attorney said I need an appraisal for the divorce.” “I think my property taxes are too high.” That's how it should work.
Call us and tell us what's going on. We'll tell you exactly which appraisal you need, what it costs, and how long it takes. No pressure, no upsell, no confusion. Just a straight answer from someone who does this every day.
Communities We Serve
We provide certified residential appraisals throughout northern Illinois, including:
Winnebago & Boone Counties
DeKalb & Lee Counties
Kane & Cook Counties
Don't see your city? We likely cover it. Contact us to confirm coverage.