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M C BROWN CO

Real Estate Appraisals, Appraisals - Antiques/Jewelry/Items

About us

Residential Real Estate appraisals. Single family homes, condos, townhomes, small investment (2-4 units), and upper bracket properties. Metro Area, but most expertise in Minneapolis, Western and Southern suburbs of Minneapolis, and Ramsey County. Appraisals for the purpose of divorce, estate purposes, PMI removal and mortgage purposes (Note a homeowner may NOT order their own appraisal for a new or refi of a mortgage). 30+ years of experience. Appraisal fee starts at $500 for properties valued less than $500,000. $650 for properties up to $900,000. Call for quote above $900,000 Certified Residential Appraiser MN License 4000607.

Business highlights

38 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL FOR RESIDENTIAL & SMALL INVESTMENT

Services we don't offer

COMMERCIAL & VACANT LOT APPRAISALS

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.922 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
9%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-22 of 22 reviews

Gerald B.
09/2019
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
wonderful, HONEST didn't charge me for info, just told me how to get my mortgage insurance down without an appraisal since enough time had passed.
Description of Work: appraisal honest person

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Marge S.
08/2019
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Molly was punctual and very professional. She followed up before and after the scheduled appointment and was persistent in obtaining help in gaining entry to the premises when the lock box didn't work properly when she could have simply walked away. Turn time for the written appraisal was only a few days and was very thorough. I would hire her again in a heartbeat!
Description of Work: Needed an appraisal on a townhouse purchase

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Suzanne B.
08/2019
1.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
I contacted this company twice by phone and email and they never responded.
Description of Work: Real estate appraisal

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Curt C.
07/2019
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
She performed the required task in a prompt and efficient manner
Description of Work: Real Estate Appraisal

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Betsy M.
02/2019
5.0
jewelry appraisal
  + -1 more
They were very good. We've always found that they are very reliable and get the appraisal report done in a very timely passion.
Description of Work: Appraisal report

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Rebecca C.
02/2019
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
We hired Molly to do an appraisal for my father's estate. She responded quickly and professionally and with sensitivity for the circumstances we were dealing with. I and we are very pleased with her work, she is clearly experienced in what she does and we are relieved that this part of the work we have had to complete is a success. It would have been so much more challenging to work with an institution.
Description of Work: An appraisal for my father's estate

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Gail V.
02/2019
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Great. Great service
Description of Work: Appraisals

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kim O.
02/2019
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
They do a great job!
Description of Work: Real Estate Appraisals

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

JULAINE C.
02/2009
4.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
We have had some construction directly behind our house and we would like to have the house reappraised for tax purposes. Molly did not feel comfortable doing this work and suggested a larger firm for this type of work.
Description of Work: I requested an appraisal from Molly, but she declined.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0


Trond A.
11/2008
4.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Satisfactory.
Description of Work: She appraised my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0


NATHANIEL L.
11/2007
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
This was an easy process. She scheduled the appointment quickly, arrived on time, finished the work and returned her findings both by email and by mail.
Description of Work: Molly did an appraisal prior to the sale of our house. She measured our house and did a walk through. After that she collected a fair amount of comps and sent us a detailed form and explanation of the appraisal. Her estimate was exactly what other Realtors had informally told us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

SHARON B.
03/2007
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
This was a really great response. She did not waste my time and I look forward to working with her again in the future. If you are looking for a responsive, fair and honest appraiser go to Molly.
Description of Work: I contacted Molly based on the great reviews she has gotten on this site. I let her know I was looking to get rid of my PMI and the value I was looking for. She responded immediately(on the weekend) and let me know that my house had not appreciated that much and to check in again in another 6 months. She gave me some market stats on my home and was very instructive.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

LARA T.
10/2006
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Molly was able to schedule the visit within a few days, but I told her I needed more time to get the place "tidy". She said this was not at all necessary, she was looking at the home itself, not the clutter. She pulled several comps in our area, did a thorough examination of the interior and exterior of the home. We supplied her with a list of the improvements we had made since purchasing the home. She returned a full appraisal for us to submit to our mortgage company within a few days. We submitted it to our mortgage company and now no longer need to pay the additional PMI each month, and have the peace of mind of knowing that our home has appreciated nicely.
Description of Work: Appraised our older, 2000 sq. ft. S Mpls home for elimination of Private Mortgage Insurance.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

MICHAEL H.
08/2006
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Molly was delightful and provided exactly what we needed. We wanted to get an idea of the home's value in our neighborhood prior to listing it on MLS (we had a few friends who had expressed interest and would have sold it direct if possible). Molly was punctual, friendly, professional, and very fast in providing our report. We'd definitely recommend her to friends, and we'd use her again.
Description of Work: Molly performed a mini-appraisal for us prior to our listing our home with a realtor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$220

KEVIN P.
05/2006
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Molly was on-time, professional, & competitive on price.
Description of Work: Completed a full appraisal of a duplex I was looking to purchase.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Joy S.
11/2005
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
VERY GOOD!
Description of Work: MOLLY DID AN APPRAISAL ON A DUPLEX. SHE WAS ON TIME, AND VERY THOROUGH. I WOULD RECOMMEND HER TO OTHERS!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

ELIZABETH S.
09/2005
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
SHE WAS ON TIME, RESPECTFUL AND THOROUGH. SHE TOURED THE HOUSE, MEASURED AND THEN DID THE SAME FROM THE EXTERIOR. HER REPORT ARRIVED ABOUT 10 DAYS LATER.
Description of Work: MOLLY DID A COMPLETE FHA APPRAISAL ON MY HOME.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

VICKI F.
09/2005
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
MOLLY WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND DIDN'T REQUIRE A LOT OF TIME ON MY PART. SHE KNEW WHAT WAS NEEDED BASED ON WHAT I SAID I WAS LOOKING FOR AND DID THE WORK PROMPTLY.
Description of Work: APPRAISAL OF HOME TO REMOVE PMI.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

JUDITH H.
08/2005
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
EXCELLENT!
Description of Work: APPRAISAL FOR REFINANCE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

BRUCE F R.
06/2005
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
EXCELLENT. SHE DID THE WORK AS SCHEDULED AND HAD THE APPRAISAL REPORT TO US WITHIN 1 WEEK. THE APPRAISAL WAS COMPLETE AND THE PRICE VERY REASONABLE.
Description of Work: APPRAISAL TO HELP ESTABLISH SALES PRICE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

ELISABETH G.
02/2005
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
MOLLY ARRIVED ON TIME. SHE WAS VERY NICE AND GAVE HELPFUL HINTS ON WHAT TO FIX UP TO MAKE THE HOUSE WORTH MORE. SHE CAME ON A FRIDAY AND MAILED OUT THE APPRAISAL ON MONDAY. THE WRITTEN APPRAISAL WAS VERY THOROUGH. I WOULD DEFINITELY USE HER AGAIN.
Description of Work: HAD A ''SHORT FORM'' APPRAISAL DONE ON MY HOUSE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Christine C.
06/2004
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
THIS IS THE THIRD REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL WE HAVE HAD DONE FOR MORTGAGE. MOLLY BROWN WAS THE LEAST EXPENSIVE AND THE MOST THOROUGH. I WOULD STRONGLY RECOMMEND HER FOR ANYONE WHO NEEDS APPRAISAL FOR ANY REASON.
Description of Work: REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

    Contact information

    4737 County Road 101, Minnetonka, MN 55345

    http://mcbrowncompany.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

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    Service Categories

    Real Estate Appraisals,
    Appraisals - Antiques/Jewelry/Items

    FAQ

    M C BROWN CO is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    M C BROWN CO accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, M C BROWN CO offers free project estimates.
    No, M C BROWN CO does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    Yes, M C BROWN CO offers a 10% senior discount.
    Yes, M C BROWN CO offers emergency services.
    Yes, M C BROWN CO offers warranties.
    M C BROWN CO offers the following services: REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL FOR RESIDENTIAL & SMALL INVESTMENT
    COMMERCIAL & VACANT LOT APPRAISALS

    Contact information

    4737 County Road 101, Minnetonka, MN 55345

    http://mcbrowncompany.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM