Jonathan, or JP, has been in the appraisal business since 2003. He started out as a trainee and learned at the knee of both his parents at Grande Appraisals. Jeneen Leogrande, his, Mom and founder of Grande Appraisals a Certified General Appraiser, and his Dad, Frank (Certified Residential) both mentored Jonathan. In 2005, he passed his State Certification. Since that then, he has performed over 10,000 appraisals of all types of Residential properties in the 7 counties comprising central Florida. In 2015 Jonathan was put in charge of Technology and Development at Grande Appraisals, quickly bringing Grande Appraisals “kicking and screaming” into the 21st century. With the introduction of Mobile iPad Appraising, Laser measuring, Remote Desktop Appraising, Computer Data Analysis, and the latest in Form Filling Software, Grande Appraisals soon became the leading Appraisal Firm in Central Florida, delivering a data driven appraisal in half the industry standard time. With his Mom’s untimely passing in 2017 and his Dad’s imminent retirement, Jonathan decided to launch J Paul Appraisals in his own image: a high tech, data driven appraisal firm delivering the same high quality appraisals under the J Paul Banner.
As a father of 3 beautiful daughters, Jonathan realizes the value and importance a home appraisal is to today’s family. Whether it’s an appraisal to refinance for a lower mortgage, an equity loan to finance an education or a new family buying there first home, Jonathan brings with him the full responsibility of knowing how his work can effect today’s family, It’s his mission to have this reflected in every appraisal he performs.