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 have used Darius' appraisal services for several years both personally and for clients. As a real…read moreestate professional it is important for me to refer other responsible top professionals in their field and have the confidence that they will treat my clients with respect. My clients have always had great things to say about his services, extensive knowledge and quick turnaround for reports. He is detail oriented and to top it off he is a genuinely kind person. I would highly recommend Darius to anyone looking for appraisal services.

Excellent service! Experienced professional. Highly recommended for a home appraisal.read more

Randy Sonns is a down to earth guy who really knows his stuff! He doesn't pressure you, and…read morerespects your decisions. It took me over a month to actually hire him, and he never pressured me with phone calls, texts, or emails. He did an excellent appraisal in less than an hour. We were very pleased with the professional report we received and the amount he valued our house. I highly recommend Randy Sonns if you need an appraisal.!!!

I found Randy online and I'm glad I did. He was just as personable and professional as stated in…read morethe prior reviews that I had read. Communication with Randy is great, and he put me at ease. He has a wonderful since of humor. If I needed another appraisal, I would call Randy.

I needed an appraisal done last minute and Michael made it happen. The service was great, he was…read morekind, genuine and showed up on time. I got his email within 2 days as promised. I contacted him through Yelp and I highly recommend his services! He's certified too. Thanks Michael!

Mike Turner did the appraisal for my house as part of a divorce buyout. His actions were harmful,…read moreout of line with that of other professional appraisers, and ultimately cost me a great deal of money. I have since submitted a report to the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisals (BREA), and after completing their investigation, they just alerted me that Mr. Turner was found to have committed gross negligence and has surrendered his license. I had 6 other appraisals: 3 licensed appraisers and 3 real estate agents that provided market analysis reports (my ex did not agree with the initial appraisals about the price and wanted more money, which led to continued appraisals). Mr. Turner's appraisal came in at approximately $1 million dollars higher than the average of the other appraisals, after he (1) had two extensive private phone conversations with my ex-husband, and (2) received an emailed list of "suggested" comparable properties from my ex-husband. My ex-husband was clearly out of line, but Mr. Turner's job is to provide an unbiased appraisal regardless. However, 5 of the 6 properties in Mr. Turner's report were from my ex-husband's list (and not used by the other appraisers). When I asked him to explain why his estimate was such an extreme outlier from the other estimates, and almost identical to what my ex-husband sent him before he completed his appraisal, Mr. Turner suggested that it was a coincidence and wrote: "I can't say for sure how [ex's name redacted] chose the comparables but if I was to hazard a guess, I would say he used the same search criteria that I did, hence had similar results. The reason I think this is that during the screening process he ask[sic] what my selection process was. If he had access to the MLS through a local RE Agent, it would be easy to replicate my results." He also suggested that the other appraisers, who had never met each other, have years of appraisal experience, and appraised the property at 6 different times, were all using faulty data. He wrote: "For all I know they use each other for a data source so the logic becomes circular. If one is wrong, they are all wrong." I already signed a legal document binding me to use Mr. Turner's report in my buyout price from my ex-husband when this occurred, and it led to a huge financial loss for me. His actions made me feel financially violated in a way I have never experienced before. Thankfully, the Board of Real Estate Appraisers agrees and has decided this man should not be licensed. Please protect yourself.

Ed Winkleman is an outstanding appraiser. Associated Business Appraisers is a long established…read morebusiness in the Los Angeles area and he has knowledge and experience in all types of appraisals. It is assuring to know that he has excellent references and has been in the community for many years. My family estate could not have been finalized without his assistance and I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone in need of his services.

I highly recommend Nir from Taranto Appraisers. My aunt wants to sell her property and wanted an…read moreappraisal for her estate. We received several names of appraisers but ended up going with Nir. He was professional and had a lot of patience for my aunt that asked a million and one questions . He did a thorough walk through and he submitted his report is a timely manner. I hope to use his services for another home.

Thanks for a great service!! Taranto Appraisers provided a clear and accurate home value before I…read morelisted my property. The report was detailed, easy to understand, and delivered on time. Highly recommend their professional service.

Auction ended Sept. 2, items received Sept. 26. Almost no communication during this period, other…read morethan the shipper had the items. Used HIBID; couldn't leave a rating there.

Amazing people and awesome company ! Great service everyone is so helpful. A pleasure to deal with.read more

Pat's very nice. Spent time in the appraisal and reasonable cost. Got this done quickly. Also spent…read moretime with me on the phone, questioning him about his business and anything else I asked very personable. Highly recommended.

Pat was super personable and helped me out! He actually…read moreanswered his phone and is highly knowledgeable. I highly recommend him!

Beautiful items and walked away spending more than planned because of the selection of items. One…read moreitem was mislabeled as a certain textile that it wasn't. Bought it and found out later when researching. Still happy with the purchase! Set-up was professional!

As a shoper I am quite particular about what I like. I found this place on Facebook and figured I…read moreshould try. I've been to a few estate sales and I've got to say that I like the level of professionalism and customer service. They even wraped china for me. In the vintage section two ladies were quite engaging and helping me even with ideas how to out few outfits together. Good job, guys. I'll be back next time

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 !!!!