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Appraisers in La Verne, CA
6 licensed appraisers based in La Verne, California.
5 Certified Residential · 1 Licensed
La Verne has several licensed appraisers with phone numbers on file, all based in the city and serving the Los Angeles County area. Most hold the Certified Residential credential, which qualifies them to appraise one- to four-unit homes, while a few are licensed for residential appraisals with value limits. This city's appraiser presence is among the smaller ones in California, ranking below most nearby Los Angeles County communities like Los Angeles, Long Beach, Torrance, and Pasadena.
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 Verne, CA?
6 state-licensed property appraisers are based in La Verne according to the federal ASC National Registry: 5 Certified Residential and 1 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in La Verne?
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.