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Appraisers in Escondido, CA
29 licensed appraisers based in Escondido, California.
5 Certified General · 22 Certified Residential · 2 Licensed
Escondido has a substantial presence of licensed home appraisers, with Certified Residential appraisers forming the majority of the local base. A smaller number hold Certified General credentials, enabling them to appraise a broader range of property types, including commercial and complex residential assets. Several appraisers operate through firms with multiple practitioners in the city, and nearly all list a phone number. A few are licensed in other states, and Escondido ranks among the larger appraiser bases in California, behind only a handful of nearby cities in San Diego County.
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 Escondido, CA?
29 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Escondido according to the federal ASC National Registry: 5 Certified General, 22 Certified Residential, and 2 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Escondido?
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.