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Appraisers in Culver City, CA
17 licensed appraisers based in Culver City, California.
14 Certified General · 2 Certified Residential · 1 Licensed
Culver City is one of several cities in Los Angeles County with a presence of licensed home appraisers, alongside larger bases in Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Torrance. Nearly all appraisers here hold the Certified General credential, which permits appraisal of all property types including commercial and complex residential. A small number are Certified Residential or Licensed, with all listed appraisers providing contact information. Several work for the same firms, with Chase and Chase Bank among the most represented.
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 Culver City, CA?
17 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Culver City according to the federal ASC National Registry: 14 Certified General, 2 Certified Residential, and 1 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Culver City?
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.