On the money accuracy. Very knowledgeable on markets homes and conditions. Appraisers were also…read morecourteous and friendly. Did thorough research of markets and comps.

We recently used Crawford Appraisal for an appraisal on a Twin Cities duplex. The work was…read moretopnotch. Setting up an appointment was easy, and the company worked to accommodate our schedule to set up a time. The appraiser arrived promptly to our appointment and quick to get work. He asked thoughtful questions, listened to our answers and worked hard to get a sense of the property. We received an appraisal very soon after the appointment and were amazed at the depth and quality of the work. Crawford Appraisal is a terrific company.

From the owner: Crawford Appraisal is a premier provider of residential and commercial appraisal services. We…read moreappraise all property types for a variety of different purposes, however we specialize in providing valuation services to homeowners, real estate professionals, and investors. Contact us today for a no-obligation fee quote!

I had a coin and paper currency collection that I started many years ago. However, it became time…read moreto sell it because I knew that my kids did not have an interest. I visited at least six different local dealers and got the best purchase offer from Gary Adkins. Gary is one of the few local coin dealers that is not just a gold and silver buyer. He truly interested in numismatics and has been in business for over 50 years. Unlike most of the people I visited, he was very transparent, and took a generous amount of time to evaluate the entire collection and make a very fair offer. I believe that he is very honest and trustworthy, based on the interaction I had with him. Whether you are buying or selling, I recommend making an appointment and discussing your situation with him.

I met Gary at a local coin show and did some business with him on a few coins and a high value GSA…read morehe offered very fair prices. And offered well more than other dealers that day. Great to talk to warm welcoming no pressure offers and overall great experience! Would definitely do business with him in all my coin dealings.

Ed and Doris Wenzel are far and about the kindest people you will ever meet. Prompt and courteous,…read moreyou will be pleased to do business with them.

Thorough well done review. Appraisal was within 1% to 2% of norm.read more

While in the process of refinancing our house, Walz was chosen by the bank to do our appraisal. We…read morehad bought only 2 years ago and since then had added a $4,000+ deck on to the back. Our appraisal came $8,000 LESS than from 2 years ago. All comparisons were from areas no where near the same and it was stated that sales were slow in this area and therefore only one other house in our neighborhood was compared, which was not true. We recently had it re-appraised for a different bank and it came out $10,000 more than 2 years before and $18,000 more than Walz while citing several recent and relevant sales in our neighborhood itself. This is a huge deal when having to pay PMI or not. I gave them 2 stars because they were nice enough and professional but need to understand the area better. They nearly cost us a lot of money.

I couldnt be happier with the service Joan provided! She was quick to respond to my appraisal…read moreinquiry and very easy to work with. You can tell Joan enjoys what she does, and has a passion for gems and jewelry!

From the owner: Radiant Appraisals performs jewelry appraisals by a Registered Gemologist Appraiser for jewelry and…read moreloose gemstones. Currently, insurance companies now require appraisals on jewelry every 2-3 years to continue coverage. Do you have a loose gemstone? Loose gemstone identification is a specialty here at Radiant Appraisals. It always fun to find out what the stone is, and what type of value it has. And don't forget, appraisals are also necessary in family estate planning, and unfortunately divorce also. Give us a call, or visit us at RadiantAppraisals.com and schedule your appointment.

I've been a customer of theirs almost since I moved here in 2000. Mike M. was my accountant there…read more He did a great job in helping me with tax stuff so I can worry about everything else in my life. This changed over the past several years, though. It was harder to go and ask someone a question and get guidance on what I needed to do for my specific situation at any given time. Fast forward to 2024. I get a notice from the IRS that I owed some money, not insane huge but a good chunk. I went to SS thinking they would stand behind their work and get this corrected. After all, their fees are pretty expensive. They told me to write a letter saying "this was wrong". *I* had to write it and mail it because gawd forbid *they* could print something out and send it in the mail. Anyway, I did. About a year went by. I accrued penalties and interest and finally got a threat that included seizing property. (!) I went back and my account said he spent a half hour on hold waiting then gave up and said and that I should pay it. All that time, they couldn't be bothered to actually talk to someone or send a letter on my behalf. It became clear *I* had to do all the work. I contacted the IRS, got it squared away, and filed taxes with TurboTax this year. Both the IRS and TurboTax were *way* more responsive and helpful than my own accountant was. I recently even got a few dollars back unsolicited. The worst part about this was SS's fees. They've always been expensive and have been jacking up their fees several hundred dollars in the past few years. The back taxes I owed, the penalties, TurboTax's prep fees, and this years taxes *COMBINED* were **LESS** than just SS's prep fees for the tax year they messed up and didn't rectify. I SPENT GOOD MONEY AND WASTED A YEAR TO WATCH THEM FAIL, NOT MAKE UP FOR THEIR MISTAKE, AND DID A BETTER JOB THAN THEY DID MYSELF. And I'm a tax idiot. This is why I held on for so long. Now I'm moving on. If you read this far, I implore you to find *anybody* else to handle your taxes. The fees they charge compared to the service you get is insane. The only reason they get one star at all is because this website requires that as a minimum rating. IMHO, it's too generous.

From the owner: Smith Schafer is one of the only mid-size accounting firms in the area with the expertise and…read moreresources of a large firm, but with the personal contact and close relationships you would expect from a smaller firm. With approximately 100 employees, we are large enough to have resources to keep up with constantly changing rules and regulations. We are one of the longest-standing accounting firms in the Rochester area - since 1971. We are active members in the Rochester community. Smith Schafer has a fundamental dedication to giving back and supporting local causes. Our culture encourages staff to participate in local fundraising activities, serve on not-for-profit boards and be ACTIVE in the community.