Heir Disputes and Property Appraisals: How a Certified Illinois Appraiser Protects All Parties
June 16, 2026 Mark Whitsitt
A certified Illinois appraiser protects all parties in an heir dispute by producing an independent, USPAP-compliant fair market value determination...
Illinois Probate Inventory Requirements: How Appraisals Satisfy Court Standards
June 16, 2026 Mark Whitsitt
Illinois probate courts require executors to file a verified inventory that includes the fair market value of every estate asset as of the date of...
Date-of-Death Property Valuation in Illinois: What Executors Need to Know and When to Order It
June 16, 2026 Mark Whitsitt
A date-of-death valuation in Illinois is a licensed appraiser's written determination of a property's fair market value as of the exact day the...
Real Estate Appraisal and Probate in Illinois: A Complete Guide for Executors
June 16, 2026 Mark Whitsitt
A probate appraisal in Illinois is a licensed appraiser's written determination of a property's fair market value as of the exact date the owner...
Tax Appeal Appraisals & Assessment Challenges in Piatt and Douglas Counties
March 18, 2026 Mark Whitsitt
Property owners in Piatt County and Douglas County should challenge an assessment when the assessed value appears too high, the record card is...
How to Prepare Your Home for a Divorce Appraisal in Illinois
March 18, 2026 Mark Whitsitt
Prepare a home for a divorce appraisal by organizing ownership and repair records, unlocking all inspection areas, correcting obvious minor defects,...
Checklist: Preparing for a Residential Appraisal Appointment
March 18, 2026 Mark Whitsitt
A residential appraisal appointment is a scheduled property visit in which a licensed appraiser documents the home’s physical characteristics,...
Cap Rates in Illinois Appraisals: What Property Owners Should Know
January 21, 2026 Mark Whitsitt
When you get an appraisal for your Illinois property, the cap rate can make a huge difference in the final value. This single number converts your...
Income Approach Commercial Appraisal in Illinois (IL) Guide: Expert Methods for Property Valuation
January 21, 2026 Mark Whitsitt
The income approach is often the primary method for valuing income-producing properties such as offices, retail centers, multifamily or apartment...
