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Appraisers in Corona, CA
39 licensed appraisers based in Corona, California.
6 Licensed · 24 Certified Residential · 9 Certified General
Corona has a substantial presence of certified residential appraisers, who handle 1-4 unit residential properties, alongside a smaller number of certified general appraisers qualified for commercial and complex properties. A limited number hold only a licensed credential, which carries value restrictions on residential appraisals. Several appraisers operate under firms with multiple practitioners in the city, and a few are licensed in other states. Among Riverside County cities, Corona's appraiser base is mid-sized, with nearby cities including Riverside, Murrieta, and Temecula also hosting appraiser offices.
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 Corona, CA?
39 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Corona according to the federal ASC National Registry: 9 Certified General, 24 Certified Residential, and 6 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Corona?
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.