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Appraisers in Cathedral City, CA
6 licensed appraisers based in Cathedral City, California.
5 Certified Residential · 1 Licensed
Most licensed appraisers in Cathedral City list a phone number, and nearly all hold a Certified Residential credential. A smaller number are licensed at the basic level, with no appraisers holding multi-state credentials. Cathedral City's appraiser presence is among the smaller bases in California, ranking below most other cities in Riverside County. The largest local firm includes several appraisers, and no other company in the city has more than one.
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 Cathedral City, CA?
6 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Cathedral City according to the federal ASC National Registry: 5 Certified Residential and 1 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Cathedral City?
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.