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Appraisers in Costa Mesa, CA
49 licensed appraisers based in Costa Mesa, California.
20 Certified General · 25 Certified Residential · 4 Licensed
Fewel & Associates and Syn-Mar Associates each have several appraisers based in Costa Mesa, while BBG has a smaller presence. Nearly all licensed appraisers in the city hold either Certified General or Certified Residential credentials, with a small number holding only a Licensed classification. Costa Mesa has one of the larger appraiser bases in California, ranking among the top fifteen cities in the state by count. The city is in Orange County, which includes other communities with substantial numbers of licensed appraisers.
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 Costa Mesa, CA?
49 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Costa Mesa according to the federal ASC National Registry: 20 Certified General, 25 Certified Residential, and 4 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Costa Mesa?
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.