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Appraisers in Clovis, CA
35 licensed appraisers based in Clovis, California.
24 Certified Residential · 8 Licensed · 3 Certified General
Clovis has one of the larger appraiser bases in California, ranking among the top third of cities in the state. Most appraisers here hold a Certified Residential credential, with several licensed to perform residential appraisals under state value limits and a few qualified to appraise all property types, including commercial and complex assets. A small number of appraisers in Clovis are licensed in other states, and a few firms employ multiple appraisers locally. Phone contact information is available for nearly all practicing appraisers in the city. Nearby cities in Fresno County also maintain appraiser bases, with Fresno being the largest among them.
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 Clovis, CA?
35 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Clovis according to the federal ASC National Registry: 3 Certified General, 24 Certified Residential, and 8 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Clovis?
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.