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Appraisers in El Dorado Hills, CA
15 licensed appraisers based in El Dorado Hills, California.
9 Certified Residential · 5 Certified General · 1 Licensed
El Dorado Hills has a mix of licensed appraisers, with most holding Certified Residential credentials, a few qualified as Certified General, and one with a standard license. Certified General appraisers can evaluate all property types, including commercial and complex residential, while Certified Residential appraisers focus on one- to four-unit homes. Nearly all appraisers in the city list a phone number, and a small number hold licenses in other states. The city maintains a mid-sized appraiser base for the state, with appraisers based solely within its boundaries. Nearby cities in El Dorado County, such as Cameron Park, also have 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 El Dorado Hills, CA?
15 state-licensed property appraisers are based in El Dorado Hills according to the federal ASC National Registry: 5 Certified General, 9 Certified Residential, and 1 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in El Dorado Hills?
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.