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Appraisers in Concord, CA
12 licensed appraisers based in Concord, California.
7 Certified Residential · 2 Certified General · 3 Licensed
Concord has a mix of licensed appraisers, with most holding Certified Residential credentials, a few holding Certified General licenses, and several with basic state licenses. Certified General appraisers are qualified to evaluate all property types, including commercial and complex residential, while Certified Residential and Licensed appraisers focus on one- to four-unit homes, with the latter subject to value limits. Among California cities, Concord ranks as one of the smaller appraiser bases. It shares its county with several other cities that have larger numbers of appraisers, including Walnut Creek, Danville, and Pleasant Hill.
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 Concord, CA?
12 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Concord according to the federal ASC National Registry: 2 Certified General, 7 Certified Residential, and 3 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Concord?
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.