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Certified Home Appraisers in Elgin & Surrounding Counties

Accurate, defensible appraisal reports for homeowners, real estate agents, attorneys, and lenders. State Certified • FHA Approved • Established 1997

Our Services Include:

Full-service residential appraisals for all property needs
Lending reports: FHA, conventional, and private
Court-ready appraisals for legal, estate, or tax matters
Local market expertise in Elgin & surrounding counties
Fast turnaround and clear communication

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Accurate Valuations

Professional reports providing precise property values for all legal and financial needs.

Local Expertise

Deep knowledge of Illinois markets ensures reliable and current property assessments.

Court-Ready

Reports accepted by courts, attorneys, and lenders for legal proceedings confidently.

Fast Service

Timely appraisals delivered without compromising accuracy or professional standards.

About S. Keenan, INC.

Accurate Valuations. Trusted Expertise.

At S. Keenan, INC., we know that a real estate appraisal often comes at an important moment — whether you’re selling a home, navigating a divorce, settling an estate, or appealing your property taxes. Our goal is simple: provide clear, accurate valuations you can trust.

We work with homeowners throughout Northern Illinois, delivering detailed, court-ready and professional reports backed by careful inspections and thorough local market research. Attorneys, lenders, CPAs, and real estate professionals rely on our appraisals for their own important decisions, knowing they can trust the accuracy and defensibility of our work.

With deep knowledge of communities like Elgin, Aurora, and throughout Kane County and surrounding areas, we understand the factors that influence property values in this market.

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WHAT WE OFFER?

Your Local Property Valuation Experts.

Divorce Appraisals

Accurate property valuations ensuring fair division during divorce settlements and legal proceedings.

PMI Removal Appraisals

Professional home valuations supporting requests to remove private mortgage insurance requirements.

Investment Appraisals

Detailed valuations helping investors analyze property value and maximize long-term returns.

Commercial Appraisals

Comprehensive valuations for office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use commercial properties.

Tax Appeal Appraisals

Well-documented reports supporting property owners challenging unfair tax assessments locally.

Pre-Listing Appraisals

Market-based valuations helping sellers confidently price homes before listing publicly.

Real Estate Appraisals

Reliable residential property valuations for buying, selling, refinancing, or legal needs.

Bankruptcy Appraisals

Court-ready valuation reports meeting legal standards for bankruptcy proceedings.

Estate / Date of Death Appraisals

Retrospective property valuations determining accurate value at specific historical dates.

Why Choose S. Keenan, INC.?

Strong knowledge of local property markets

Clear Communication

We explain valuation process simply, so clients understand every detail clearly.

Property Experience

Skilled in residential, commercial, and investment property valuations across all regions.

Honest Approach

Unbiased, professional appraisals focusing on fairness, accuracy, and client trust.

Testimonials

What Our core client say?

    
 
 
         
   Madeline J 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They were very responsive and professional throughout the entire process. As this was my first time needing a home appraisal, they made everything easy and straightforward. They also followed up to ensure I received the report and to see if I had any questions. Great experience!
  
 
  
 
  
 
   Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 1 reviews 
 
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HOW WE WORK?

Here is how we work:

Property Review

We inspect the property and gather important details about features.

Market Research

We analyze comparable sales and current market trends in your area.

Valuation Analysis

We apply professional appraisal methods to determine fair market value.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

We appraise residential, commercial, investment, and estate properties for various purposes.

Most appraisals are completed within 5 calendar days.

Yes, our professionally prepared reports meet legal and lender requirements.