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Appraisers in Clayton, CA
8 licensed appraisers based in Clayton, California.
7 Certified Residential · 1 Certified General
Clayton has a small number of licensed appraisers, all based in California. Nearly all hold the Certified Residential credential, which permits appraisals of one-to-four unit residential properties, while one holds the Certified General credential, allowing appraisal of all property types including commercial and complex assets. No appraisers in Clayton are licensed in other states. Among nearby Contra Costa County cities, Walnut Creek, Danville, Pleasant Hill, and San Ramon also have appraiser practices, though Clayton's base is smaller than each of theirs.
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 Clayton, CA?
8 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Clayton according to the federal ASC National Registry: 1 Certified General and 7 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Clayton?
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.