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Appraisers in Diamond Bar, CA
14 licensed appraisers based in Diamond Bar, California.
12 Certified Residential · 2 Certified General
Nearly all licensed appraisers in Diamond Bar list a phone number, making them accessible for residential appraisal needs. The majority hold a Certified Residential credential, qualified to appraise one-to-four unit properties, while a few are certified as General appraisers, eligible to assess all property types including commercial and complex parcels. Diamond Bar ranks among the smaller appraiser bases in California, with fewer professionals than nearby Los Angeles, Long Beach, Torrance, or Pasadena. No appraisers here hold licenses in other states, and no firms have multiple appraisers based in the city.
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 Diamond Bar, CA?
14 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Diamond Bar according to the federal ASC National Registry: 2 Certified General and 12 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Diamond Bar?
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.