RESIDENTIAL APPRAISALS ACROSS NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Your Home's Value Is About to Matter.Get It Right.
Whether you're selling, refinancing, settling a divorce, closing an estate, or challenging a tax assessment, the number on your appraisal report follows you. It goes to the bank, the court, the IRS, or the closing table. You need it to be accurate, defensible, and done by someone who knows your market.
Rated
84+ Reviews
BBB A+ Accredited
Accredited Business
State-Certified
Residential Appraiser
4 Offices
Across Northern Illinois
20+ Years Experience
In the industry
What Brings People to VanEtten Appraisal
Every appraisal starts with a situation. Find yours below.
You Shouldn't Have to Wonder If Your Appraiser Knows Your Market
Most homeowners don't get to choose their appraiser. The lender assigns one through a management company, and whoever's available shows up. Maybe they know your neighborhood. Maybe they drove in from an hour away and they're looking at a map on their phone.
That's fine for a routine transaction. But when the number matters (a divorce filing, an estate with heirs counting on it, a tax bill you think is wrong, a sale price you need to defend), you want to know who's behind the report.
Scott VanEtten brings over 20 years of experience in the appraisal industry. He is a State-Certified Residential Appraiser licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Our team personally inspects every property and signs every report. When you call or email, we get back to you — promptly.
That's not how most appraisal companies work. It's how this one does.
Here's How It Works
Tell Us What You Need
Call us directly or fill out the easy form. We'll ask what the appraisal is for, confirm pricing and timeline, and tell you exactly what to expect. No transfers, just clear communication.
We Visit the Property
We measure the home, document conditions, note improvements, and assess the features that drive value in your specific market.
You Get a Defensible Report
A USPAP-compliant appraisal, signed by Scott, delivered within a few business days. Accepted by courts, lenders, the IRS, and every county Board of Review in Northern Illinois.
Proudly Serving Northern Illinois
Our service area covers Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, McHenry, Kane, DeKalb, Lee, Cook, and Stephenson counties. Four offices. One standard of quality.
Serving Winnebago, Boone, Ogle
Serving DeKalb, Lee
Serving Kane, Cook
Serving McHenry
What Our Clients Are Saying
Verified reviews from Google
VanEtten Appraisal Service is the only call you need to make! I called VanEtten Appraisal Service just last Thursday, 4/24, based on their 5.0 Google rating and the very favorable written reviews. I am now adding my own. We are looking to sell our home and I called hoping for an appointment on 4/29 or 4/30 and Scott was able to be here today (4/29) and I even have my written appraisal in hand the very same day! He was on time, extremely professional, and very kind to my grandchildren that were present. The whole process was very straightforward and Scott was pleasant to work with. I highly recommend VanEtten Appraisal Service!
Debbie Weslow
Rockford
“Due to varying listing price suggestions from realtors, we decided to have an appraisal done for more clarity. I felt very fortunate that I found Scott. From the first phone call he was extremely professional. He showed up on time for the appraisal appointment and was extremely pleasant to deal with. He took the time to discuss details about our neighborhood and our home. The turnaround time was quick for the appraisal results. My husband and I felt extremely confident in his analysis of our home’s value. We definitely would recommend his services.”
Tonya Murray
Rockford
“Scott was incredibly helpful. He answered my text the same day and found out I was in a time crunch and set up an appraisal within two days. I had lost my husband 6 months prior and my mom 2 months after. So with everything I had been going through, including an estate sale, Scott couldn't have been nicer or more understanding. I was very happy with the appraisal, too.”
Susan Fletcher
Rockford
“I called four different appraisal companies. Scott got back to me immediately. Two of the companies never even called me back and the fourth person got back to me but told me it would be 2 to 3 weeks. I called Scott Friday at 4:00 p.m. he called me back Saturday morning. He came out on Monday to appraise the house and I had the report on Wednesday. Awesome job. I highly recommend him. Prompt, thorough and knowledgeable.”
Terry Herbig
Rockford
“Outstanding Service! I highly recommend VanEtten Appraisal Service. Scott was absolutely excellent! He was extremely knowledgeable, thorough and took the time to understand the property. He was very responsive, great turnaround time on getting the report and available for questions. An absolute pleasure to deal with and would use them again in a heart beat!!!!”
Silvana Tosic
East Dundee
“My experience was beyond amazing. Scott is a very personable individual with a great sense of humor. He is intentional, punctual, and very knowledgeable. He is very detailed in every aspect of his job. Communication is amazing as well, whether it be phone calls, text, or emails. There would be no hesitation to refer anyone to VanEtten Appraisal Service.”
Scott A. Cater, DC
Rockford
Common Questions About Home Appraisals
Get Your Appraisal Started
Call us directly or fill out the easy form below. You'll hear back from us quickly.
- Fast communication, real answers. No waiting around.
- No obligation, just accurate information
- Serving all of Northern Illinois from 4 locations
- Reports accepted by all major lenders and courts