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Appraisers in Calabasas, CA
11 licensed appraisers based in Calabasas, California.
2 Certified Residential · 8 Certified General · 1 Licensed
Every appraiser listed in Calabasas has a phone number on file. Most of the group hold the Certified General license, which extends beyond typical single-family homes into commercial and more complex properties, with a smaller number holding Certified Residential or the Licensed credential. Calabasas carries a mid-sized appraiser base for the state, sitting in Los Angeles County alongside Los Angeles, Long Beach, Torrance, and Pasadena, each with appraisers based there for homeowners casting a wider net.
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 Calabasas, CA?
11 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Calabasas according to the federal ASC National Registry: 8 Certified General, 2 Certified Residential, and 1 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Calabasas?
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.