I requested two (2) appraisals from Northstar Appraisal Services (NAS). John Grichine and his NAS staff were efficient, timely and thorough. NAS provided and delivered the requested Real Estate reports as contractually specified. This was a key attribute in selecting NAS. The current day report was very detailed and thorough . The retro-active report was thoroughly researched. My particular requested reports were within 2% of other appraisal services, which is well within a statistical margin (SME) of report to report assessment / deviation. I found Northstar Appraisal Services to be very professional, extremely knowledgeable, very easy to communicate and work with. I will recommend this very professional team to others seeking an accurate appraisal of Real Estate. I look forward to working with John and his NAS Team again. read more

I didn't end up needing Northstar right now but I gotta admit the customer service was phenomenal. All communications were quick and so accommodating. If I end up needing an appraisal (which honestly.... I will) I'm 100% hiring Northstar Appraisal. read more

Easy and positive experience. Professional, punctual, thorough and delivered appraisal on time.

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

I had a very good experience working with John. He was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and easy 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. read more

John was amazing! The gentleman that came out and did measurements and pictures had such a great demeanor, 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. read more

I recently hired Northstar appraisal services to complete appraisals for three properties. John was super responsive and each property appraisal was completed quickly and accurately. Good stuff!!! I recommend this organization. read more

I am very pleased with the professional, efficient service John and his team provided. He returns calls, 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. read more

This review is long overdue. I scheduled the original inspection with John soon after I contacted him for a quote. He was very prompt in returning my emails and patient with answering my questions. On the day of the inspection his team was professional and friendly. They asked questions and took down plenty of notes to make sure they had accurate information. Even with the turn around time for the reports being fairly quick, the reports themselves were very detailed and included layouts and pictures. More recently I reached out to him again for his guidance and expertise to help defend his valuation - and again John rose to the occasion and helped resolve a major issue. I couldn't imagine working with a different team. John and his team are a top notch group - professional, timely, thorough and very knowledgeable. read more

The appraiser was thorough and professional. Easy to work with too. We had a complicated appraisal and he got it done quickly. Recommended

Working with John was great. We needed something fast and he had no issues coming in on a Saturday and preparing our report in 2-3 days. I would highly recommend hiring Northstar if you are looking for fast, efficient and professional service. read more

Exceptional appraisal services! John is very professional, friendly and patient with my questions. The appraisal was thorough with a fast turnaround time. I will definitely use John for all my future appraisal needs. read more

I used John last minute for a trial to do multiple appraisals. Not only did he finish everything within a few weeks span he had a very detailed report, Turned everything in on time and really helped out my divorce success. I'm currently using him on a few other projects and I'm very pleased with the outcome of my reports. If you're looking for an appraisal and you're nervous as it could be very scary who you choose to do something so intimate and personal he is definitely your appraisal man to go to. Thank you for the great work to you and your team and John. read more

I called John at Northstar Appraisal Services when there was a surprise request for my home's appraisal. My lender had locked the rate on a refi the same day rates started to shoot up and I didn't want that rate to expire while waiting for appraisal. John answered my call and he quoted me a time and a cost for a drive by appraisal, both of which greatly lowered my anxiety level. I literally had quotes that were more than 2x John's cost and 2x John's timeframe. Communication was excellent and John never failed to answer any my questions. I would recommend John to anyone and everyone needing appraisal work. read more

We used John for a recent appraisal. He was thorough, professional and quick to answer any questions. He also took the time to explain his appraisal to us and was very responsive each time we reached out to him. VERY Highly recommended. read more

Reached out on yelp and John was one of the 1st vendors to respond. I needed an appraiser for an area of LA that I'm not familiar with. He immediately offered valuable information to help me and my family make a decision and felt at ease. Thank you John for your swift and great communication. read more

I had an excellent experience with Northstar Appraisal Services. John G. and his team were knowledgeable, efficient, and extremely professional. They delivered a detailed appraisal quickly, exceeding my expectations. Highly recommend for anyone needing top-notch appraisal services! read more

Fast response, reasonable price, professional and reliable. Was willing to consider all factors pointed out.

Great company at a fair price. John was put in a challenging circumstance which he handled with tactful professionalism. Will definitely use him for all our appraisal needs. read more

Very professional and efficient. They took their time to do a very thorough job. Great attention to details. Very detailed report with much more than the average comments and photos. Much appreciated. read more

I am disappointed, but not surprised that "Just Gone John" misleads Yelp by characterizing his "Ghosting" me after one phone call. We had 11 email exchanges and a couple of phone calls--then "poof" he's gone. By the time the last call occurred, I had enough of it. Like I said, why chase unprofessional vendors when there are many qualified appraisers available. "Just Gone John" is chasing the easy dollar rather than servicing jobs that require a little more work--just admit the truth. A true professonal would have given notice he's too busy or not interested in the job and allowed me to move on without wasting a week being ignored. It likes a bad novel. read more

We're glad to have found Northstar Appraisal Services! We needed an appraisal on short notice and they were able to accommodate and complete our documents on time. John helped us with scheduling the appointment and arranging the payment. He was patient with my questions and very responsive on Yelp. Phil came to do the appraisal. He was very efficient and completed his inspection in an hour or less. He was polite and respectful of the property and didn't mind that the seller asked for visitors to take off their shoes. I highly recommend Northstar Appraisal Services and will not hesitate to use them again! read more

John and Northstar appraisal services are great! I used them for an appraisal of my brother's house in Orange County and John and his team did a great job. They are fast, professional, were on time, are very responsive and are a great value for the money! Would use them again and highly recommend them! Thank you John. read more

I needed to get some properties appraised and wasn't sure where to turn. I checked a few appraisal companies and then I decided to turn to Yelp and that's how I found Northstar Appraisal Services and I'm glad I did. I called a few other companies on Yelp, but only John at Northstar was able to answer all my questions with total confidence. I was also impressed by how fast John would return my calls, unlike some of the other companies. After a few conversations with John, it was clear to me that Northstar would be the best choice and that's before I knew what their prices were, which by the way were very fair. On top of all this, they were able to come out and do the appraisals in a timely manner. John and Phil spent a good amount of time at the properties doing the appraisals, and the appraisals were ready in a short time. I was impressed at how much detail went into these appraisals and everything about the process went smoothly, and quickly. I would highly recommend Northstar Appraisals to anybody looking for a comprehensive accurate timely appraisal and I will certainly use them again when I need another appraisal. read more

I was referred to Northstar Appraisals from a friend of mine. On an intro call, John took the time to understand the purpose and objective of our appraisal. He gave us his honest preliminary opinion and gave great recommendations that would best align to our goals. He made me feel confident and comfortable with moving forward with his services. Coming to our property he was thorough and on time. He had a quick turnaround on the report. Overall, John is professional, communicative, and prompt. I would use his service again, no question. read more

My family was in need of a reliable appraiser. A friend recommended Northstar Appraisal Services. We found John very easy to work with. He understood our needs and handled our requests like a true professional. We will definitely use his services in the future and recommend him to anyone we know looking for a great, reliable appraisal company. Thank you, John, for all your help. Very much appreciated. ~Carol V. read more

Fantastic service! Efficient organized and reliable. Great people to work with! Highly recommend!

I needed an appraisal of a home to execute a trust, and I was thoroughly impressed with the level of service I received from Northstar. John communicated well and kept me informed through every step of the process. He was able to accommodate my schedule and had the appraisal done quickly and accurately. The quality of the appraisal report I received was top-notch and I was blown away by John's knowledge and professionalism. I would highly recommend this service to anyone looking for a thorough and accurate appraisal of their home. read more

Great communication. I selected this company based on great Yelp reviews, which were consistent with my experience too. John took the time to listen and understand a very complicated situation regarding our new home's overinflated sales price. The purpose of our appraisal was to try to avoid being taxed based on a sales price that was significantly higher than the actual market value of the home (for complex reasons that would take too long to describe). I had spoken to another appraiser before John who did not have the patience to listen to all of the factors that influenced the overinflated sale. John did. He and Philip completed an on-site assessment of the house and then completed a very thorough appraisal report. read more

John and his associate showed up on time. Asked questions, took notes, and answered all our concerns regarding the value of this property while educating us on the role of an appraiser. A week later we had our report. In this crazy real estate market, I thought it best to hire an appraiser rather than a real estate broker that I feared would throw out a dollar value just so they could get the listing. I think this was a wise decision to go with an appraiser and extremely glad I did. I'm giving a 5-star rating in part based on the following: A.)ttention to our concerns. John and his associate spent well over an hour at our house. B.)est decision I made to hire this company. I would not hesitate to refer my friends and family to him. C.)ost competitive. Don't really know what other appraisers charge, but what we got for our fee I feel was well worth it and money well spent. D.)evils in the details. The appraisal report was a real education in the value of this property. Packed full of comprehensive information about the property and the comps used to come up with the ultimate value. E.)xcellant end product. John created a 27-page report with so much information to digest. Much more than I thought we'd receive. read more

John was very responsive and helpful with the appraisal process. He was professional, asked helpful questions and delivered when he said he would. read more

Northstar Appraisal Services' John Grichine was a pleasure to work with. His evaluation of our home was on point and so was his professional demeanor. Very easy to work with and I would highly recommend his services to friends and family! Prompt, very flexible and he truly does his research! read more

I contacted Northstar Appraisal as we are selling our home and we heard different opinions on the correct value, so I decided to get help by a certified, qualified, third experienced party. John came on time at the first appointment and provided a detailed and very interesting appraisal that is now helping us a lot to market our home with a certified value to be shown to other agents and potential buyers. I strongly recommend them read more

I found John of Northstar Appraisal to be so helpful and knowledgeable for my appraisal needs! John from the start always took the time for additional questions or info I needed and was always professional. And I always received an immediate response. I highly recommend John and Northstar! Thanks again! read more

I needed an appraisal for a business shopping center. John helped me so much with such convenience! We handled everything through email, text and phone. I really liked how easy it was! I even paid my invoice through Venmo. This is a godsend considering I am from out of town! We hadn't even met in person, but John was extremely communicative, and everything was handled so easily, even when I'm not in the area! So thank you so very much for helping me 'get it done'. It was such a smooth and professional experience. Thank you for a wonderful service and hassle-free administration of my appraisal! I couldn't ask for more! Thank you again! read more

We hired Northstar Appraisal Services in March to help determine the fair value of our SoCAL home before listing it for sale. John was very courteous and immediately worked us into his schedule. When John arrived, he was respectful and patiently explained how the process works; unlike some others, John clearly understands the concerns of his clients. During the process, John was committed, professional and was clearly knowledgeable about his job. Given how robust the housing market has become, we expected the report to take several days to a week to produce. To our surprise, John had a quick turnaround time with the comprehensive report and kept us informed during the process. Based on our experience, if you need a qualified and professional appraiser - esp. if your home is also located in an affluent area like Newport Beach/Newport Coast - then we highly recommend this company. read more

I am not usually placer reviews but really the service from John is excellent, it was excellent in communication and easy, fast, honest, I really recommend this Bussines read more

John Grichine exceeded my expectations as an appraiser. Due to the COVID-19 he managed to go through my home while keeping a safe distance and being very mindful. I was in a crunch for getting an appraisal report done in a timely manner which John managed to do for me. As a real estate agent, I need not look any further, John will be the one Appraiser I will call upon or refer when an appraisal is needed. read more

We recently had a commercial appraisal completed by John G. Not everyone is prepared to complete commercial appraisals, so we were happy to find John. He was great to work with and his appraisal was very thorough. He was very open to discussing the basis of his findings and recommendations, which was also very helpful. I would happily recommend John if you are needing appraisal services. read more

I'm a realtor and needed an appraisal completed on a short notice for a high-end property in Laguna Beach. Reached out to Northstar and John was able to accommodate and deliver as promised. Very professional, detail oriented, responsive and a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend and will not hesitate to use Northstar Appraisal Services again. read more