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Appraisers in La Jolla, CA
13 licensed appraisers based in La Jolla, California.
10 Certified Residential · 3 Certified General
Several licensed appraisers in La Jolla hold Certified General credentials, enabling them to appraise all types of real property, including commercial and complex residential sites. The majority are Certified Residential appraisers, qualified for 1-4 unit dwellings. La Jolla has a mid-sized appraiser base for the state, with nearly all listed professionals providing contact information. A few are licensed in other states, and no firms in the city have multiple appraisers.
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 Jolla, CA?
13 state-licensed property appraisers are based in La Jolla according to the federal ASC National Registry: 3 Certified General and 10 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in La Jolla?
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.