Business Details
21 Years
experience
Expert Commercial Real Estate Appraisals
Simonson Appraisals has been delivering precise commercial real estate valuations since 2005, combining 15+ years of industry expertise with the prestigious MAI designation. Our team specializes in creating transparent, research-backed appraisal reports tailored for banks, attorneys, and property investors navigating complex transactions. We prioritize client collaboration, offering hassle-free processes and clear communication to ensure stakeholders make informed decisions. Our experience spans diverse property types including mixed-use developments, industrial facilities, and hospitality assets across Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.We maintain rigorous compliance standards while adapting to evolving market conditions, providing valuations that withstand scrutiny from financing institutions and legal professionals. Our commitment to continuous education ensures clients receive cutting-edge analysis aligned with current real estate trends. The firm's founder, Mitchell Simonson, brings construction background knowledge and specialized expertise in mobile home parks and waterfront properties to every project.
Services
Commercial Appraisals
Real Estate Consulting
Appraisal Review
Litigation Support
Property Tax Appeals
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 15+ years of commercial real estate appraisal experience
- MAI-certified professionals with construction industry background
- Specialized expertise in complex property types including mobile home parks
- Fully-compliant reports meeting banking and legal requirements
- Hassle-free appraisal process with clear, book-style reports
Associations and certifications
- MAI Designation
What people say
Expert in commercial real estate appraisal
Well-reasoned and thorough reports
Exceptional professionalism
Credible testimony
Significant purchase price reduction
Services
Commercial Appraisals
Our MAI-certified appraisers deliver accurate commercial real estate valuations for financing, litigation, and investment decisions. We analyze market conditions, property characteristics, and comparable sales to determine fair market value. Our reports meet banking regulations and legal standards while maintaining clear, easy-to-understand formats.
Real Estate Consulting
We provide strategic real estate guidance for property acquisitions, development feasibility, and portfolio management. Our consulting services include market analysis, risk assessment, and investment strategy development tailored to commercial property owners and investors across the Upper Midwest region.
Litigation Support
Our team offers expert witness services and court-ready appraisal documentation for real estate disputes. We provide clear, defensible valuations in eminent domain cases, property tax appeals, and other legal matters requiring specialized real estate expertise and courtroom testimony.
Appraisal Review
We evaluate existing appraisal reports for accuracy, compliance, and methodology soundness. Our review services help financial institutions and legal professionals verify valuation conclusions meet industry standards and regulatory requirements for commercial real estate transactions.
Property Tax Appeals
Our specialized property tax consulting identifies valuation discrepancies and prepares evidence-based appeals for commercial property owners. We combine market analysis with regulatory knowledge to challenge unfair tax assessments and reduce annual property tax burdens.
People
Mitchell Simonson
Certified General Appraiser
Mitchell Simonson has provided commercial real estate valuation services since 2005, holding the prestigious MAI designation. His expertise includes complex property types like mobile home parks and waterfront developments across the Upper Midwest.
Questions
What commercial property types do you appraise?
We specialize in retail centers, industrial facilities, office buildings, hospitality properties, and mobile home parks across Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.
How quickly can you complete an appraisal?
Our typical turnaround time is discussed during initial consultation, with expedited options available for urgent commercial real estate transactions.
Do you provide services outside Minnesota?
Yes, we serve clients throughout the Upper Midwest including North Dakota and Wisconsin commercial real estate markets.
What makes your appraisal reports different?
Our reports combine MAI-certified expertise with clear, book-style formatting that makes complex valuation data easy to understand for all stakeholders.
Can you assist with appraisal disputes?
Yes, we offer appraisal review services and expert testimony for legal disputes, property tax appeals, and eminent domain cases requiring specialized valuation analysis.
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