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Appraisers in Alamo, CA
13 licensed appraisers based in Alamo, California.
1 Licensed · 7 Certified General · 5 Certified Residential
Dunn & Associates and Mahan Appraisals each have several appraisers based in Alamo, representing the largest firms in the city. Among the licensed appraisers here, most hold a Certified General or Certified Residential credential, with a smaller number holding a Licensed credential, which carries value limits on residential properties. Alamo has one of the smaller appraiser bases in California, ranking below average among the state's cities with licensed professionals. The city lies within Contra Costa County, where nearby communities such as Walnut Creek, Danville, Pleasant Hill, and San Ramon also have appraiser presence.
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 Alamo, CA?
13 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Alamo according to the federal ASC National Registry: 7 Certified General, 5 Certified Residential, and 1 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Alamo?
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.