Welcome To
Second City Appraisal
Location
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Monday-Friday:
8:30 am – 5pm
About Us
We provide thorough and reliable appraisal services for clients throughout the Chicago community.
Here at Second City Appraisal, we’re proud to offer accurate and reliable appraisal services in the Chicago, Illinois region and beyond. As a locally owned and operated business, we strive to offer top-notch services for every client who relies on us, which means leveraging modern technology and completing detailed analyses of local communities to ensure trustworthy results. Whether you need appraisal services following a divorce, before investing in new property, or for estimating the value of your estate, our dedicated team has you covered.
Our company is unique in the fact that three generations of our family have worked as appraisal professionals. The owner and founder of our business has been interested in the industry from a young age, learning all about the process from his father. Although our company was founded in 2017, we have over 25 years of combined experience to guarantee exceptional service for every client.
If you’d like to learn more about our services or schedule a consultation, please reach out to us today.
Our Services
What We Offer
Commercial Appraisal
We’re proud to offer comprehensive commercial appraisal services for several types of properties.
Land Appraisal
We offer land appraisal services to help homeowners, prospective buyers, and mortgage lenders understand the value of the property.
Tax Appraisal
Trust our experienced team to accurately determine the value of your property for tax purposes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What information is needed to start a commercial appraisal?
Are your commercial appraisals suitable for lending purposes?
What types of land can you appraise?
Does the land need to be surveyed prior to an appraisal?
What types of properties can be included in a rent survey?
Can a rent study help with lease disputes or negotiations?
What should I expect during the appraisal process?
Why Choose Us?
Never needed an appraisal before?
Here are a few reasons why we’re the go-to appraisal company in the Chicago area.
Locally Owned & Operated
We’re proud to be a small local business that operates in the same community we live in.
Experienced
We have over 25 years of experience in the industry and are a member of the Appraisal Institute, the Illinois Coalition of Appraisal Professionals, and the Illinois Property Assessment Institute. We also served as the President of Illinois Association of Certified Real Estate Appraisers in 2015 and 2017.
Licensed
We are fully licensed and currently serve on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the Chicago Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
We have worked with Second City Appraisal for several years and have had nothing but positive experiences. Our questions have been answered quickly and in detail. Second City’s commercial appraisals are thorough and written professionally. We have a great working relationship with Andrew Richter. He cares deeply about his clients and delivery of his appraisals. We are extremely satisfied with Second City Appraisal and will continue our working relationship in the years to come.
—Patti M.
