Fantastic - professional, efficient, responsive, and reasonably priced. Overall couldn't ask for an…read moreeasier process.

My MIL needed some jewelry appraised. Had bags of pearl necklaces. Are they real? About half were…read morenot. Various rings from her MIL & mother were graded & given valuations. Retail for used jewelry is quite different. What you paid back in the day, what it's worth to replace, what it's worth to insure. She just wanted basic info as she plans to distribute to kids, grandkids, etc. Yes there is a fee. But well worth it from a laypersons point of view. Inherited jewelry is a lot about the memory of a loved one. Thanks for your assistance!

I had a wonderful experience working with Tony. I sold my diamond ring to him, and from start to…read morefinish, he was extremely professional, responsive, and efficient. Tony made the entire process very easy and straightforward. He was honest, transparent, and quick to respond to all of my questions, which made me feel very comfortable throughout the transaction. I really appreciated how professional and trustworthy he was. He also kindly cleaned my current ring for me, and it came back looking beautiful and sparkling like new! I'm very happy with my experience and would definitely recommend Tony to anyone looking to buy, sell, or get help with their jewelry. Great service and a genuinely trustworthy person!

One of the family owners gave me free information on my Rolex and Casio Mudmaster that may allow me…read moreto spend money on repairs if his suggestions work. He was VERY knowledgeable. Thanks, Tony, Jim Campbell, Irvine, CA

I had a very good experience working with John. He was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and…read moreeasy to communicate with throughout the process. He took the time to address my concerns and resolve all the issues. I really appreciated his professionalism and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable appraiser.

They didn't reply after I answered their follow-up questions. And things were left at that.read more

Had a great experience with Kelly. She's very friendly, helpful and informative. I'm recommending…read moreher to my parents who need real estate help too.

I've worked with numerous appraisers and have experienced both the good and the bad. A recent…read moreappraisal (Jan 2022) with Kelly was excellent. She was thorough, extremely detailed and professional. She requested floor plans, an itemized improvement list and created an appraisal report that was thoughtful and mindful of current market conditions. I highly recommend her.

I believe the business is now called California Leather and Fur but the new owner worked for Surfas…read morefor years. Firstly they are truly the nicest people. They obviously love what they do. My boyfriend inherited some coats and took them in to learn about them. They spent so much time with us and gave us great information. There was another customer there who stores her coats there and she was raving about them. I highly recommend them if you need something repaired, cleaned, stored, or restyled. These types of artisans are rare, and their customer service can't be beat.

Came in on whim looking for a coat for an upcoming trip. I wasn't sure what I wanted, but they had…read moreAMAZING inventory to choose from. I'm officially the proud new owner of the brown sweater/jacket. Customer service was top notch, I didn't feel pressured to make a selection which I appreciated. Overall would and will come back. Thank you for making this an amazing experience with a luxurious feel.

Call me before you decide to use them…read more We recently used them for our furniture sales during the sale of our home. Lady named Cathie came by and quoted in the thousands for our almost new dining and china set, hall tree, cabinet, desk, arm chairs, sofa, recliners, and a china hutch. She said $2,000-$3,000 would be the minimum we would get. She said the items will be auctioned for sale in the following week. We did not hear from her for months and when we asked for a check she said she mailed the check. We never received the check and called her and she said she'll have to cancel the check because she thinks the check was lost in the mail. Another month went by and we called and left several messages because she did not pick up her phone. We finally got a check for $660 for everything. The statement she sent with the check says she sold the dining set for $150, arm chairs for $10 each, and the hall tree for $300. Cabinet and the hall tree were antique pieces. She said she had to make repairs and had to spend expenses moving the items around. The statement did not say how much these items were exactly sold for and what her expenses were. She charged 35% for her commission when we signed for 25%. They are just flat out crooks cheating off of consumers. When we finally called them and told them we're filing a consumer fraud case Cathie then called us right back and just came up with bunch of excuses. They do not have an address. DO NOT use them period. You will be very sorry you used them.

Very negative experience with TJ Leavey who ends his calls with God Bless. Well TJ, God did not…read morebless me with trusting you to handle the Estate Sale for my Aunt. When we engaged you, everything was sunshine and roses . . . you stated you are a licensed Auctioneer who could get the best prices. When I showed up after 3 days of you telling me, tomorrow, I'll have everything priced tomorrow, when you finally priced things they DAY OF THE SALE, the prices were so low I remarked several items which you either removed as you were afraid it would "scare away" your vendors. Some expensive items were hidden under the sales desk which you told me "my friend" took, when I didn't have anyone there. Now the items are gone, not on your Consignment Control payout of which I received $298! Not worth the aggravation for the past week of working with you. I am writing this as a personal note as you won't answer my phone call and I hope you read this. I also hope anyone who reads this will take it as a warning NOT to do business with TJ, Cathie or Southern California Estate Sales. Shame on you TJ and Cathie for ripping people off when they are grieving the loss of their loved one and emotionally selling their belongings trying to raise money for the family. Cathie and TJ, you have to answer to God and not me. God Bless.

If an appraiser can't even get the zoning right, nothing else in the report can be relied on…read more Mine listed the zoning as "R-4: MULTIPLE," a classification San Diego eliminated decades ago. Both appraisals I received (as-is and hypothetical pre-damage) contained major factual errors, missing features, inconsistent comps, and a hypothetical report that still included real-world damage. Every significant mistake pushed the value downward rather than reflecting the correct zoning (RM-2-5 + Transit Priority Area + Complete Communities Tier 3 FAR). The reports valued my property at $1.53M-$1.58M, even though the correct redevelopment zoning supports a realistic land value in the $6.4M-$7.4M range. In a city where a home is often the largest investment a person will ever make, accuracy matters. Review reports carefully.

Richard is the best, very professional. I explained to him what I needed, retrospective appraisal…read more He explained to me what it includes and it was exactly what i needed. We set the appointment, he showed up on time and was very communitive with me. Richard told me to give him a week for the report but I received it beforehand. Look no further, I highly recommend Hits The Spot Residential Appraisal.

I highly recommend Swift Residential-Ruben Barajas for appraisals. He was very professional with an…read moreintroduction text, phone call, email & concluding with another phone call. He explained the process thoroughly. He was informative on what & when we could expect his final report; the man was efficient. Yes, we are very satisfied. Thank you

I am a real estate agent and Ruben was the VA appraiser assigned for my buyer on a property. He was…read moreprompt , understanding and very communicative. I would recommend him in heartbeat. He responded quickly and reinserted next day after repair conditions were met. Thank you Ruben. I hope to work with you again!

I was refereed Jennifer through a friend of mine, Jennifer assisted me with an appraisal of the…read moreestate of my parents' home in Westminster. She is extremely knowledgeable, thorough and helpful, asked us all appropriate questions. She also answered all questions to the matters that we were not particularly familiar with. She really did an amazing job by providing an accurate and detailed report in a timely manner. I had her use photos from the MLS. The fee was reasonable for the quality of work she had provided. It was all done within a week. I would strongly recommend her to anyone for such professional service!

I inherited a piece of property and needed it appraised for the legal process. Jennifer promptly…read moreset up an appointment, evaluated the property, and emailed me the report very quickly and professionally. She helped me get what I needed done during a difficult and challenging time. Thanks Jennifer.

Dealing with Greg Carrescia and Mike Hampton have been Great, they are both very knowledgeable in…read morethe field. Both are very willing to get you answers for your questions, and if they are not sure about somethig they will find the answer and get back to you. I look forward to working with them very much in the future. Keep up the great work Gentlemen.

Everything!! Agent was very attentive and knowledgeable. Listened to our goals and must haves and…read moreshowed us many properties that met our needs. If we have real estate needs in the future, we will look to First Team Real Estate for a solution.