I made a very wise choice in selecting Chicagoland Appraisals to appraise a single family property…read morein the Beverly neighborhood of Chicago that I was interested in buying. I had gone back and forth with the seller on price and needed an appraisal to be better informed on the property's value. I received approval from the seller to coordinate an appraisal and after some research found Chicagoland Appraisals on Yelp. I was impressed with the positive reviews I read -- particularly on the service of John -- so I called to see about setting up an appointment. I spoke with John and was further impressed. He answered all of my questions, illustrated his knowledge, and offered services at a reasonable price. I set up an appointment for the following week. John arrived on time, walked me through what he would be doing, and was thorough in his approach. Within 10 days, John provided a very detailed appraisal report. He also followed-up and spent about 20 minutes on the phone answering my questions. He was patient, professional, and polite. The positive things I read about John and Chicagoland Appraisals all turned out to be true. Truly exceptional. Thank you, John!

We needed an appraisal fast and we went with their service. As advertised, they responded right…read moreaway. The appointment was easy to set up, and they showed up, went through our place, and left, and exactly one week later we got our report! Super straightforward and reliable, and no hassle!

Kurt at Adams Appraisal proved a knowledgeable and professional guide through the art appraisal…read moreprocess. Clear in his explanations and accommodating and responsive to questions and requests, he led us to an efficient, cost-effective outcome. Highly recommended.

Kurt was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, kind, has a wickedly great sense of humor. Walked me…read morethrough everything and explained different avenues to explore with each item and what I could do. Definitely will recommend to anyone who needs the same things I did.

I wanted to send a note that this company has done a great job for me…read more A couple years ago I needed a quick appraisal to put a deal together and they did a very good job on time ! I Had a need for a appraisal in Niles last week called and spoke to a very helpful man who's name was brad. He got me all set up just like before and I got the appraisal back today right on time. Being on time good work and fair pricing as far as i'm concerned it's like winning the triple crown. Pleasure to work with

I had my condo appraised with IAS appraisals last month and I've been meaning to write a review…read morebecause I was really happy with the outcome. It took just a few days for my assessment to come in and the appraiser was very friendly!

Kurt was an absolute pleasure to work with. He replied right after I sent my request for an…read moreappraisal and I saw him the next day. He spent extra time educating me on my engagement ring and the vintage center stone. He clearly loves his work and is passionate about gems. We spoke about other colored gems too so his knowledge is not just with diamonds. He answered other separate questions about my engagement ring, was incredibly kind and patient, and even taught me how to properly clean my ring for extra sparkle and was all around just a delight! I had a lot of fun and learned a lot! Just a heads up he is cash or check only but his prices are reasonable. I would happily bring more jewelry for his appraisal and have other pieces I am planning to bring him.

Very professional service. Took many pieces of jewelry in for appraisal and received a very nice…read moreand thorough report. Maggie is lovely and a pleasure to work with. Definitely recommend.

Some people might not like to give 5 star reviews because it could mean more competition the more…read morepeople who find out about the place but when its deserved its deserved. I went into CGJ on March 10 2026 looking for silver coins and bullion. they had 2 trays with a lot of silver. Included in those trays were several Maples, a Britannia and a Krugerrand along with several other sovereign coins. There were many buffalo rounds and I even found 2 Engelhard prospector rounds. There was a lot of fractional including 1/2 oz, grams and constitutional silver. As far as selection goes I have seen more in other stores and I have seen less. They sell what they buy so I can't say that the selection will always be like this but I was very happy with the 4 items I bought and I found several more I could have bought. Now for the best part. I paid less than a buck over spot for 2 Perth mint coins and 2 prospector rounds. I asked Gia, who was awesome by the way, for confirmation and she said that was pretty much their standard pricing for generics. I think she said ASEs were 3 or 4 bucks more, still cheap compared most places. Now one might expect with prices that low the price they paid would be pretty low but it was very reasonable. I can't recall exactly because she quoted for maples, ASEs and generics but given the prices I have seen online and at other stores I would have been very happy selling to them at their prices. Further shoutout to Gia, she was wonderful to talk to. Some shop owners are grumpy old curmudgeons who just want to take your money but Gia was friendly, very informative and willing to talk (I'm a talker if you can't tell from this review) I'll probably head back today just to see what they might have.

If you are looking for a quick yet thorough appraisal, I highly recommend Heidi's services. I…read morecalled Heidi to set up an appointment, and she was able to take me in within a day. In the 15 minutes I was with Heidi, I learned a great deal about my ring, and she did the appraisal right in front of me. Further, her fee was very reasonable for the level of service and convenience received. She provides the report for insurance prior to you leaving the appointment, and she has an extremely seamless process. Thanks again Heidi! I will definitely return the next time I need an appraisal.

I am preparing to list my home and I did not want to rely on a Realtor's market analysis to…read moredetermine the sale price. Paul responded quickly to my inquiry for a real estate appraisal and his rate was comparable to others in the area. Paul arrived promptly, took pictures and answered my questions. He explained the different types of appraisals and made sure we were on the same page in terms of the type of appraisal I needed. The completed appraisal was emailed to me the next day. Paul followed up with a phone call and through LogMeIn, he went through the appraisal to explain how he determined the value of the home. I highly recommend Paul and the Rowe Appraisal Group.

Excellent appraisal services. Thorough and detailed. Go above and beyond to get the most accurate…read moreappraisal. Highly recommend

I inherited a painting from my grandparents that I love and I always wondered about its value…read more There was no visible signature and I know very little about art so I decided to get it checked out. I chose MIR because of there A+ rating from the BBB. As soon as I arrived they greeted me warmly and I instantly felt comfortable. The office is beautiful with paintings hanging everywhere, its like a mini museum. Now on to my painting, the appraiser look at the piece and had some of his staff research the item while I was there. The painting was really dirty, but the appraiser felt it was of high quality and suggested to me that I get it cleaned and we may uncover a signature. So I decided to leave the painting with them so they could clean it. I received a call from the appraiser about a week later and they did in fact uncover a signature. To my amazement the painting was by a really important artist and worth a lot of money. When I picked up the painting it looked beautiful. Thank you MIR for all your help I would recommend you to anyone!

Farhad refuses to release my artwork. There is a story too long to explain…read more There are several reputable dealers/auction houses in Chicago. Do yourself a favor and choose one of them.

Jan was wonderful helping us appraise some artwork and items left to us after our mother's death…read more Not only were her prices phenomenal, her reports were very detailed and useful while we were attempting to assess the value of our loved ones estate. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking to appraise artwork and vintage items. Compassionate, very quick turnaround, informative and extremely professional.

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Victoria West and The Leonard Company have been a pleasure to work with and were indispensable when…read moreit came to selling the extensive collection of Native American art that my parents collected over their lives. After my dad passed away and my mom downsized they needed to efficiently and thoughtfully find new homes for the wide array of art and crafts my parents collected and Victoria did just that. We were able to sell virtually every piece that needed to go and Victoria did a great job of both organizing the sale and being sensitive to my mother's "process" as she made her decision on what she needed to keep. For my family, the auctions were both a financial success as well as a personal one. Michael Niederman

Mike at TYKE Appraisals did an outstanding job of appraising a property in preparation for its…read moreeventual sale. Professional and very personable, Mike arrived on time, thoroughly reviewed the residence, researched area comps and completed the report in a timely manner. His report, with colored pictures, was very professionally rendered. Should the need arise I will ONLY call Mike at TYKE Appraisals! Thanks again! MIKE! Sandra J Delaney

We called Mike early 2020 to get a better idea of the value of a condo we were thinking of buying…read more Mike listened to what our goals were and what we thought about the pricing. His information was timely, our attorney's questions were important, and along with the inspection gave us a good idea of what we would be spending. Mike is diligent, knows his stuff and isn't afraid to tell you the truth. I would call on Mike again. Thanks!