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Appraisers in Lodi, CA
11 licensed appraisers based in Lodi, California.
8 Certified Residential · 3 Certified General
Lodi has a modest presence of licensed appraisers, with most holding Certified Residential credentials, meaning they are qualified to value one-to-four unit residential properties. A smaller number hold Certified General licenses, which permit appraisal of all property types, including commercial and complex assets. Among California cities, Lodi's appraiser base is one of the smaller ones, with nearly all listed professionals providing contact information. A few are licensed in other states, but no firms in Lodi have multiple appraisers. The county includes nearby cities with larger appraiser populations, such as Stockton, Tracy, and Manteca.
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 Lodi, CA?
11 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Lodi according to the federal ASC National Registry: 3 Certified General and 8 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Lodi?
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.