Trusted Residential Appraiser Throughout the Metro East


28 years and 11,000+ completed assignments — personally inspected by Shawn Foppe, not delegated to a trainee. Serving Madison, St. Clair, and Jersey County, southern Macoupin County, and Litchfield, IL.

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28

Completed assignments, personally inspected
 

11,000+

Years as a full-time Certified Residential Appraiser

90%

Private work — estate, divorce, tax appeal, pre-listing

About Shawn

11,000 appraisals in. Still inspecting every property himself. Shawn Foppe has personally completed 250–400 residential appraisals a year since 1998. No trainee inspections, no outsourced valuation work.

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Professional Appraisal Services for Homeowners, Agents, Financial Professionals and Attorneys

We provide credible, IRS, Medicaid and lender‑compliant real estate appraisals across Southern Illinois.

Whether you’re preparing to sell, appealing your property taxes, or settling an estate, we help you move forward with reliable numbers and expert insight.

Don’t leave value to chance. Trusted experience and data‑backed analysis for clarity with confidence.

Our services include:

  • Pre-Listing Appraisals
  • Tax Appeal Appraisals
  • Divorce Appraisals
  • Purchase Appraisals
  • Private Appraisals
  • IRS, Estate & Medicaid Appraisals
  • Complex Properties & Consulting Services

Trusted experience. Proven reliability. Local expertise you can depend on.

With over 28 years as a full-time residential appraiser, Shawn Foppe is trusted by:

  • Homeowners navigating critical decisions

  • Attorneys managing divorce or estate cases
  • Realtors preparing listings or needing valuation support
  • Lenders, title companies, and investors
  • Professionals seeking education, appraisal clarity and business growth
  • FHA/USDA Approved
  • Certified Home Measurement Specialist
  • Member – ICAP (Illinois Coalition of Appraisal Professionals)
  • Member -NAR (National Association of Realtors)
  • Member-MNAA (Nation Association of Appraisers)

Beyond the Appraisal

Want to understand the process, not just order a report?

Two free communities for agents, investors, and appraisers who want to go deeper.

For Real Estate Pros & The Public

The Real Estate Value Edge

The Real Estate Value Edge

Video lessons, market data, and straight answers on how valuation actually works, free at the standard level.

For Independent Appraisers

The Art of Appraisal

The Art of Appraisal

A practitioner-to-practitioner space for appraisers building their own private practice.

Introducing The Real Estate Value Edge – A Skool Community for Real Estate Pros and The Public

If you’re a Realtor, investor, or simply want to understand the appraisal process better…

Join our educational platform: The Real Estate Value Edge.

  • Video lessons
  • Teasers on appraisal tips
  • Data-driven insight
  • Industry updates
  • Community discussion
  • FSBO resources

Free Standard Level Membership

Includes tiered memberships for Real Estate Professionals

Explore The Real Estate Value Edge
Access Appraisal Training Resources

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What Do You Need Today?

Need expert support for your next real estate decision?

Don’t leave value to chance. Trusted experience and data-back analysis for clarity with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most residential appraisals in the Madison County and St. Clair County area are completed within business days of the property inspection. Turnaround time can vary depending on the complexity of the property and current workload.

$450–$800 for most appraisals, and $825–$1,500 for complex appraisals. Residential appraisal costs vary based on property size, location, and the purpose of the report. Because every assignment is different, we provide a personalized quote after a brief conversation about your property and timeline, contact us directly to get started.

We provide residential appraisal services throughout Madison County, St. Clair County, Jersey County, and the southern portion of Macoupin County, Illinois. This includes appraisal services in Edwardsville, Belleville, Collinsville, O’Fallon, and Glen Carbon, IL, as well as the greater Litchfield, IL area.

Yes, divorce appraisals are one of our most requested services. A divorce appraisal provides an objective, court-ready property valuation that both parties and their attorneys can rely on during settlement or litigation.