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Appraisers in Hayward, CA
9 licensed appraisers based in Hayward, California.
3 Certified General · 3 Certified Residential · 3 Licensed
Nearly all licensed appraisers in Hayward have a phone number listed, making them reachable for property valuation needs. The city's appraisers hold the full range of California credentials, including Certified General, Certified Residential, and Licensed levels, covering all residential and some commercial property types. Hayward's appraiser presence is among the smaller bases in California, ranking below most cities in Alameda County. Nearby cities like Fremont, Oakland, Livermore, and Pleasanton each have more appraisers on record. One appraiser in Hayward holds a license 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 Hayward, CA?
9 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Hayward according to the federal ASC National Registry: 3 Certified General, 3 Certified Residential, and 3 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Hayward?
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.