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Appraisers in Laguna Hills, CA
6 licensed appraisers based in Laguna Hills, California.
1 Certified General · 5 Certified Residential
Laguna Hills has a small roster of licensed appraisers, all based in the city. Nearly all hold the Certified Residential credential, meaning they are qualified to appraise one- to four-unit residential properties. One appraiser holds the Certified General license, which permits appraisal of all property types, including commercial and complex residential. The city is one of the smaller appraiser bases in California. All licensed appraisers in Laguna Hills provide services within the county, and none are licensed in other states. No firms in the city have more than one appraiser.
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 Hills, CA?
6 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Laguna Hills according to the federal ASC National Registry: 1 Certified General and 5 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Laguna Hills?
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.