Rakin Agency

Since 1947, Herold Appraisal Group has been offering expert real estate evaluations to clients in many formats facilitating varying needs. Our experienced real estate appraisers specialize in several areas of evaluation ranging from basic residential housing to the most complicated commercial assignments Most Appraisal Companies were formed in recent years for the primary purpose of servicing Government Guaranteed Mortgage Loans. Herold Appraisal Group is the product of the growing requirements of the legal community, construction and development industry, and the commercial lending requirements of major banks. The firm started in Bogota N.J. after World War II and moved to our present Hackensack office in 1963. Our activity was limited to Bergen County in the early years but expanded to the entire State of New Jersey and southern New York State when we developed expertise in the area of land and site evaluation. The company is currently administered by second and third generation family members. Our growth patterns permitted us to develop expertise in many difference areas of Real Estate evaluations. We are affiliated with many experts in related fields that permit us to render high quality specialized appraisals at lower than normal cost; contributors and consultants to our reports include: Environmental Experts GEO-Technical Engineers Certified Tax Assessors Site Plan Engineers Landscape Architects Developers & General Contractors Excavation Contractors Financial Experts Our historical data library has been maintained since 1968; we have the ability to render competent value opinions as of virtually any prior date. This information is useful in many ways particularly in calculating Capital Gains taxation on undeveloped property for our Accountant and Tax Attorney clients.

Conrad J. Kraus Real Estate, an independent company, has been providing services for over 41 years. We provide experience in selling, conveying, managing, building and appraising real estate. Our experience in buying and selling properties includes being a long standing, independent member of the National Association of Realtors as well as trend multiple listing services. We can also provide professional financing, title insurance and support with our personal service. In addition to selling properties, Kraus Construction, Inc., owned by President, Jennie G. Kraus, can provide in-house help for board-ups, winterizations, lawn maintenance and remodeling. We have a structural engineer as well as an architect available on call to take care of your needs. We proudly represent Jennie Grace Homes, Inc. for newly constructed custom and semi-custom residential homes. We can even provide services to complete partially completed buildings in order to get them to settlement. Conrad J. Kraus Real Estate and Kraus Construction, Inc. is your one-stop office for any of your real estate or remodeling needs. Call or visit our website today!