Residential Appraisals for Property Decisions in Northern Illinois
Independent valuations backed by over 30 years of experience and more than 16,000 completed appraisals.
A Residential Appraisal Process Built on Consistency and Experience
Serving homeowners, lenders, and attorneys with well-supported residential appraisals for private decisions, mortgage lending, and new construction throughout Northern Illinois.
Our Services
Independent appraisal services provided for residential property, residential land, and residentially qualifying agricultural properties throughout Northern Illinois. Assignments are completed with a focus on clear analysis, credible support, and local market conditions.

Estate and Probate Appraisals
Independent estate and probate appraisals that establish market value as of the required date, supported by clear analysis and local market evidence.

Divorce Appraisals
Clear, impartial home valuations prepared for divorce, providing reliable market value to support fair and informed decisions during a challenging transition.

Pre-Listing Appraisals
Independent pre-listing appraisals that help establish a realistic market value before going to market, supported by local sales analysis and on-the-ground market insight.

PMI Removal Appraisals
Independent appraisals for PMI removal that determine current market value using verified local sales and property-specific analysis data.

Mortgage Appraisals
Independent mortgage appraisals completed to lender standards, including FHA-certified assignments, supported by clear analysis and current local market data.

New Construction Appraisals
Independent new construction appraisals for proposed or recently completed homes, supported by plan review and local market evidence.

Vacant Land Appraisals
Independent vacant land appraisals supported by zoning considerations, site characteristics, and relevant local market evidence.

Acreage And Ag-Residential
Independent appraisals for acreage and ag-residential properties, supported by land use, site characteristics, and local market evidence.

Investment Property Appraisals
Independent appraisals for residential investment properties, supported by rent analysis, operating considerations, and local market evidence.
Our Service Area
We provide residential appraisal services across Northern Illinois, serving homeowners, attorneys, lenders, and advisors throughout the region.
- Kane County
- DeKalb County
- Kendall County
- DuPage County
- Cook County
- Boone County
- Grundy County
- Lake County
- Winnebago County
- LaSalle County
- Ogle County
- Will County
- Lee County
- McHenry County
Common Questions About Residential Appraisals
Clear answers to questions homeowners and professionals often ask when evaluating appraisal needs.
An appraisal provides an independent, well-supported opinion of value based on verified market data, while an agent’s price opinion is typically geared toward listing and marketing strategy.
We work directly with homeowners as well as with lenders, attorneys, and other professionals, depending on the purpose of the appraisal.
Residential appraisals are commonly needed for personal property decisions, mortgage lending, estates, divorce, tax matters, and new construction.