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Appraisers in Laguna Woods, CA
7 licensed appraisers based in Laguna Woods, California.
7 Certified Residential
Laguna Woods has a small group of licensed appraisers, all holding the Certified Residential credential, which qualifies them to appraise one- to four-unit residential properties. None hold the higher Certified General license, limiting their scope to standard residential homes. Among Orange County cities, Laguna Woods has a smaller appraiser presence compared to nearby Irvine, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, and Santa Ana. Most of the local appraisers list a phone number, and a few are licensed in other states as well.
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 Woods, CA?
7 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Laguna Woods according to the federal ASC National Registry: 7 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Laguna Woods?
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.