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Appraisers in Greenbrae, CA
7 licensed appraisers based in Greenbrae, California.
2 Licensed · 4 Certified General · 1 Certified Residential
Nearly all licensed appraisers in Greenbrae have a phone number on file, making them accessible for residential appraisal requests. The local base includes several Certified General appraisers, who are qualified to evaluate all property types, including commercial and complex assets, along with a smaller number of Certified Residential and Licensed appraisers. Greenbrae's appraiser presence is one of the smaller in Marin County, with nearby San Rafael and Novato hosting larger numbers. A few appraisers here hold licenses in other states, expanding their scope beyond California. No firms in the city have multiple appraisers listed.
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 Greenbrae, CA?
7 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Greenbrae according to the federal ASC National Registry: 4 Certified General, 1 Certified Residential, and 2 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Greenbrae?
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.