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Appraisers in Livermore, CA
17 licensed appraisers based in Livermore, California.
13 Certified Residential · 2 Licensed · 2 Certified General
Nearly all licensed appraisers in Livermore have phone numbers on file, making them accessible for property valuation needs. The majority hold a Certified Residential credential, which permits appraisals of one-to-four unit homes, while a smaller group are Certified General or Licensed appraisers, with the latter restricted to lower-value residential properties. Livermore has one of the larger appraiser bases in Alameda County, though nearby Fremont and Oakland each have significantly more. A few appraisers here are licensed in other states, and a small number work for the same firm. The city ranks among the mid-sized communities in California for available 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 Livermore, CA?
17 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Livermore according to the federal ASC National Registry: 2 Certified General, 13 Certified Residential, and 2 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Livermore?
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.