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Appraisers in Benicia, CA
9 licensed appraisers based in Benicia, California.
7 Certified Residential · 2 Certified General
Benicia has a small group of licensed appraisers, most of whom hold the Certified Residential credential, meaning they are qualified to value one-to-four unit residential properties. A smaller number hold the Certified General credential, which permits them to appraise all types of real property, including commercial and complex sites. The city's appraiser base is among the smaller ones in California, with nearly all practitioners listed with a phone number and none licensed in other states. Solano County includes other cities with larger appraiser populations, including Fairfield, Vallejo, and Vacaville.
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 Benicia, CA?
9 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Benicia according to the federal ASC National Registry: 2 Certified General and 7 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Benicia?
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.