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Appraisers in Fresno, CA
87 licensed appraisers based in Fresno, California.
39 Certified General · 9 Licensed · 39 Certified Residential
Several firms in Fresno employ multiple licensed appraisers, including Correia-Xavier, Inc. and Fresno Madera Farm Credit, each with a small group of professionals. CBRE also has a presence with several appraisers based in the city. About half of the licensed appraisers in Fresno hold Certified General credentials, while another half are Certified Residential. A small number hold only a Licensed credential. Nearly all appraisers in the city list a phone number. A few are licensed in other states as well. Fresno has one of the larger appraiser bases in California, ranking eighth among its cities.
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 Fresno, CA?
87 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Fresno according to the federal ASC National Registry: 39 Certified General, 39 Certified Residential, and 9 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Fresno?
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.