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Appraisers in Granada Hills, CA
15 licensed appraisers based in Granada Hills, California.
14 Certified Residential · 1 Certified General
Granada Hills is one of several cities in Los Angeles County with a presence of licensed appraisers, alongside larger bases in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Torrance, and Pasadena. Nearly all appraisers here hold a Certified Residential credential, with a small number qualified as Certified General, which permits appraisal of all property types. Several firms have multiple appraisers based in the city, and nearly all list a phone number. One appraiser is licensed in another state.
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 Granada Hills, CA?
15 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Granada Hills according to the federal ASC National Registry: 1 Certified General and 14 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Granada 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.