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Appraisers in Aptos, CA
22 licensed appraisers based in Aptos, California.
10 Certified General · 12 Certified Residential
Aptos has a substantial presence of licensed appraisers, with Certified General and Certified Residential credentials represented in nearly equal numbers. Certified General appraisers are qualified to evaluate all types of real property, including commercial and complex residential sites, while Certified Residential appraisers focus on one-to-four unit dwellings. Nearly all licensed appraisers in Aptos provide contact information, and several operate within firms that include multiple practitioners. Pacific Appraisers is among the most represented firms in the city. Aptos is one of the larger appraiser bases in California.
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 Aptos, CA?
22 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Aptos according to the federal ASC National Registry: 10 Certified General and 12 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Aptos?
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.