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Appraisers in Laguna Beach, CA
13 licensed appraisers based in Laguna Beach, California.
6 Certified General · 7 Certified Residential
Laguna Beach has one of the smaller appraiser bases in California, with a mix of Certified General and Certified Residential license holders. Most appraisers in the city hold a phone number for direct contact. Several appraisers are licensed in other states, and the city's credential distribution reflects a balanced presence of both general and residential specialization under state licensing rules.
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 Laguna Beach, CA?
13 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Laguna Beach according to the federal ASC National Registry: 6 Certified General and 7 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Laguna Beach?
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.