I can't say enough about Gary and his company! I not only needed a current appraisal for my home…read morebut also a retroactive one from a decade before for my records for tax purposes. He was thorough, honest and took his time preparing both of these documents. Always responsive and clear. i am glad I chose him for these projects.

This review is being written several months after my property was appraised by Gary (I confess to…read morebeing a serious procrastinator). I've never posted a review and been haunted by guilt for delaying in doing so. Gary appraised our home in a highly professional and personable manner. You will never find a nicer guy who has this degree of expertise. He was a wealth of information. I was highly satisfied with his service and my only regret (aside for my delay) is that I only had one property to be appraised by him. He is a pleasure to work with.

I highly recommend Taranto Appraisers to anyone seeking reliable and thorough appraisal services in…read morethe Pacific Palisades area. Nir the appraiser expertise and dedication to client satisfaction are truly amazing. Thank you Nir for your patience and taking your time to explaining the procedure

Max answered the phone on second ring. I needed a current appraisal of a property in a family…read moretrust, and an appraisal as of the owner's date of death. He clearly quoted me the price and carried out the appraisals in a timely manner. I live 400 miles away, so I appreciate how efficiently this was carried out. I would highly recommend Max if you need this service.

First time getting a jewelry appraisal and left with more than I expected! Patrick was…read moreprofessional, detailed and created a learning session for my friends and I. Three of us went in to obtain a neutral appraisal for diamond studs we purchased from a questionable jeweler. For background, jeweler did not provide GIA certificates after multiple contact attempts. Patrick explained every step of the process and genuinely took his time to teach us and answer our questions. As suspected, the quality of our studs was not as expected. Patrick was helpful in providing guidance as to how to approach the jeweler. Given the urgency of our situation, he kindly provided finalized appraisals sooner than expected! Value of service absolutely exceeded our expectations. Thank you, Patrick! Looking forward to our next appraisal with our upgraded studs.

Five stars isn't enough. All the characteristics of a…read moresuccessful, private, one man business. First and foremost, takes pride in his work. Second, he is detailed and precise. Third, personable AND a good communicator. Finally, and hang on to your hat, fair in his pricing. Couldn't be happier with my experience at Gemsecure !!!!

John was amazing! The gentleman that came out and did measurements and pictures had such a great…read moredemeanor, very intelligent and knew his job. It took me more than four days to get the appraisal, but it was perfect. I would recommend Northstar if you need a quick appraisal thanks, John.

I am very pleased with the professional, efficient service John and his team provided. He returns…read morecalls, texts or emails in a timely manner. This was a smooth process from start to finish. I highly recommend John if you need a home appraisal.

Greg is hands down one of the absolute best in the industry. I've worked with quite a few…read moreprofessionals with various properties over the years, but Greg has to be at the very top of the list. His honesty and care for my project was unmatched and I could genuinely feel like I was not just a simple business transaction for him. He wanted to do his best as if I was a family member. I truly appreciated that and will gladly, in a heartbeat, refer him out to my own friends and family. Thanks again Greg!!

We requested an appraisal on a multi-unit apartment project in Laguna Beach and needed the…read moreappraisal to be completed in a short time frame. Greg was very friendly and helpful while also very honest with us about how they would perform the appraisal, how long it would take, and what the cost would be. They were excellent to work with we would recommend them to friends and family members without hesitation. Jack M

My apologies for the belated nature of this review, Dina, but I would be remiss (albeit a year…read morelater) if I didn't comment on how much I enjoyed working with you through the process of appraising my father's art collection after his passing. Your expertise, correspondence, and courtesy were truly appreciated, and the overall evaluation of the collection was rather helpful in cataloging each piece. For anyone needing to work with an appraiser that is excellent in quality, service, and consideration in evaluating fine arts, please give ample thought in utilizing Dina Brown's expert eye. I am grateful for the value delivered and insight received. Thank you so much.

Ms. Brown was easy to work with and gave me a through and comprehensive report regarding two pieces…read moreof art she was appraising. I strongly recommend her to anyone needing fine art appraised.

Doug knows and understand housing market in Venice and Santa Monica. He is professional, easy to…read morecommunicate with, and punctual. I found him many years ago on Yelp and used him for a house in Venice. I really liked working with him and I used him again for a house in Santa Monica last month. I'll call him again in the future if we need an appraisal.

Doug was great to work with, and provided an accurate and on-time appraisal to my family for estate…read morepurposes. From the start, the communication was pleasant, helpful and straightforward. I had full confidence in Doug upon first speaking with him, and I'm happy to share that Doug proved himself every bit as personable, competent and reliable as I had hoped from reading other reviews. The price was entirely fair, and the appraisal reflects Doug's high level of competence and professionalism. I highly recommend Doug if you want an appraiser who's pleasant to work with, and who delivers an appraisal on-time at a reasonable price.

Short version: Neil…read moremanaged to get me a **46% increased ACV** (~$21K) for my total loss claim, and did so very quickly and efficiently. I hope I never have to use his services again but if I have to, I will 100% hire Neil again. Detailed version: A few months ago I was the victim of a hit and run accident, which ended up with my insurance declaring my car a total loss (sad moment). My insurance initially gave me a very low ACV estimate. After a couple back-and-forths with me providing a ton of comps, they did not budge. I knew I had to go the appraisal clause route. I talked to a few appraisers and Neil gained my trust just from the first phone call. Neil charged a very reasonable flat fee and after me sending him whatever supporting documents I had (car photos, service records, etc - I am reasonably organized about these things as this is an enthusiast car), Neil was able to get his appraisal done in a couple of days, all remotely. He later involved his counterparty and not long after, he notified that they had agreed to a shared ACV that matched closer to market values. I think it really helps that Neil (a) knows the industry and how other appraisers think/work and (b) is a car enthusiast so he knows how to "sell" an enthusiast car and highlight desirable features that the enthusiast market values (which was 100% the case with my car). Final verdict: If you're unfortunate to need an appraisal for total loss or diminished value, HIRE NEIL. He's awesome and I am confident that he will get you the most value possible out of a bad situation.

Neil is not only a phenomenal car appraiser, but also such a kind and wonderful human being! He…read moretruly is such a gem and his expertise is reflected not only in how he handles cases, but also how he interacts with his clients; he is so intentional, meticulous, and kindhearted. Neil handled my situation with such grace that it would be an understatement to compare him to even a gazelle. Neil is more like a tiger; ingenious, patient, cunning, efficient, and humble. My case began in September of 2025 after someone drove into my Tesla and my insurance company USAA was grossly undervaluing my vehicle. The battle with my insurance company was a long and tumultuous one; constant sleepless nights worrying about having a car and getting my car back getting consumed by stress juggling the weight of an active dispute with my insurance company while being a full time student at UCLA. I had nearly given up; no attorney would take my case to help me get the money my car was worth, the California Department of Insurance reached out to USAA on various accounts for me and my insurance company continued to issue neglectful valuations. I had lost all hope- until I stumbled upon Neil. Neil was quick to assure me that he could assist me in my case, but he was calculated and analytical- he did not rashly boast that he would get me thousands upon thousands of more dollars. It was this demeanor that was so enchanting. Neil perfectly navigated the situation and by the end of it he was able to get me more than $10,000 extra dollars for my car, while simultaneously ensuring that the salvage retention value stayed the same. Neil truly is a wizard and a car pro. I could not recommend him enough- if you are in need of a car appraisal there really is no other option besides Neil Thomas- he truly is the absolute best.