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Appraisers in Alameda, CA
9 licensed appraisers based in Alameda, California.
5 Certified Residential · 1 Licensed · 3 Certified General
Several licensed appraisers based in Alameda hold Certified Residential credentials, with a smaller number holding Certified General and Licensed credentials. Certified General appraisers are qualified to evaluate all types of real property, including commercial and complex residential, while Certified Residential appraisers specialize in 1-4 unit homes, and Licensed appraisers operate under value limitations. Alameda is one of the smaller appraiser bases in California. Nearly all listed appraisers provide a phone number for contact. No firms in the city have multiple appraisers, and none are licensed in other states.
About appraisal licensing in California
Real estate appraisers in California are licensed by the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA), a bureau of the Department of Consumer Affairs. BREA issues four credential levels, from Trainee up to Certified General, which covers all property types including commercial. BREA's public search is updated daily and also shows disciplinary history and licenses expired within the last eight years, so it is worth checking any appraiser you plan to hire.
- Trainee License
- Residential License
- Certified Residential
- Certified General
Consumer-direct single-family appraisals typically run about $300 to $600 in most California markets, with complex or high-value properties costing more. As a regulated benchmark, the VA fee schedule effective May 2026 sets single-family appraisal fees in California at $750 to $1,000 depending on county.
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed property appraisers are in Alameda, CA?
9 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Alameda according to the federal ASC National Registry: 3 Certified General, 5 Certified Residential, and 1 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Alameda?
Consumer-direct single-family appraisals typically run about $300 to $600 in most California markets, with complex or high-value properties costing more. As a regulated benchmark, the VA fee schedule effective May 2026 sets single-family appraisal fees in California at $750 to $1,000 depending on county. Rush assignments and unusual properties price above the range.
How do I verify a California appraiser's license?
Look up the appraiser on the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) license search at https://www2.brea.ca.gov/breasearch/faces/party/search.xhtml, or check the federal ASC National Registry at asc.gov.