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Appraisers in La Habra, CA
10 licensed appraisers based in La Habra, California.
2 Licensed · 3 Certified General · 5 Certified Residential
La Habra has a modest number of licensed appraisers with phone numbers on file, making them accessible for local appraisal needs. The group includes a mix of credentials: some hold the Licensed level, while others are certified to handle residential properties or all types of real estate, including commercial and complex parcels. Among Orange County cities, La Habra's appraiser presence is smaller than those in Irvine, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, and Santa Ana. A few of the appraisers here are licensed 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 La Habra, CA?
10 state-licensed property appraisers are based in La Habra according to the federal ASC National Registry: 3 Certified General, 5 Certified Residential, and 2 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in La Habra?
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.