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Appraisers in Covina, CA
7 licensed appraisers based in Covina, California.
6 Certified Residential · 1 Licensed
Covina has one of the smaller appraiser bases in California, with a limited number of licensed professionals based in the city. Most hold the Certified Residential credential, which permits appraisals of one-to-four unit residential properties, while a few are licensed with state-imposed value limits. All appraisers in Covina list a phone number, and none are licensed in other states. The city is part of Los Angeles County, which includes several nearby communities with larger appraiser populations, such as Los Angeles, Long Beach, Torrance, and Pasadena.
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 Covina, CA?
7 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Covina according to the federal ASC National Registry: 6 Certified Residential and 1 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Covina?
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.