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Appraisers in Cypress, CA
11 licensed appraisers based in Cypress, California.
8 Certified Residential · 3 Certified General
Several licensed appraisers in Cypress hold credentials valid in other states, indicating a degree of cross-state practice. The majority are certified to appraise residential properties of one to four units, while a smaller number are certified to handle all real property types, including commercial and complex assignments. Cypress has one of the smaller appraiser bases in Orange County, where nearby cities like Irvine, Huntington Beach, and Costa Mesa have significantly larger numbers of licensed appraisers. Among California cities, its appraiser presence ranks in the lower half of those with available data.
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 Cypress, CA?
11 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Cypress according to the federal ASC National Registry: 3 Certified General and 8 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Cypress?
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.