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Appraisers in Chula Vista, CA
19 licensed appraisers based in Chula Vista, California.
17 Certified Residential · 2 Certified General
Chula Vista has several licensed appraisers, with most holding the Certified Residential credential and a few qualified as Certified General. Certified General appraisers may evaluate all types of real property, including commercial and complex residential, while Certified Residential appraisers are limited to 1-4 unit dwellings. Certified Appraisal Service and Faster Appraisals each include multiple appraisers based in the city. The city ranks among the larger appraiser bases in California, with a presence in San Diego County alongside other cities with significant appraiser populations.
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 Chula Vista, CA?
19 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Chula Vista according to the federal ASC National Registry: 2 Certified General and 17 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Chula Vista?
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.