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Appraisers in Goleta, CA
6 licensed appraisers based in Goleta, California.
5 Certified Residential · 1 Licensed
Goleta has one of the smaller appraiser bases in California, with a mix of Certified Residential and Licensed professionals. Nearly all hold the Certified Residential credential, which qualifies them to appraise one- to four-unit residential properties, while a few are licensed for residential appraisals with value limits. The city's entire group of appraisers lists a phone number, and none are licensed in other states. Santa Barbara and Santa Maria are other cities in Santa Barbara County with appraiser presence, though Goleta's base is smaller than either.
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 Goleta, CA?
6 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Goleta according to the federal ASC National Registry: 5 Certified Residential and 1 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Goleta?
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.