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Appraisers in Banning, CA
6 licensed appraisers based in Banning, California.
3 Certified Residential · 3 Licensed
Banning has a mix of Certified Residential and Licensed appraisers, all qualified to handle 1-4 unit residential properties, with some subject to value limits. No appraisers here hold the Certified General credential, meaning commercial or complex property appraisals are not available locally. Among California cities, Banning's appraiser base is one of the smaller ones. All licensed appraisers in the city are based solely in California, with none holding credentials in other states. The county includes several nearby cities with larger numbers of appraisers, including Riverside, Murrieta, Temecula, and Corona.
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 Banning, CA?
6 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Banning according to the federal ASC National Registry: 3 Certified Residential and 3 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Banning?
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.