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Appraisers in Los Gatos, CA
15 licensed appraisers based in Los Gatos, California.
1 Certified General · 13 Certified Residential · 1 Licensed
Most licensed appraisers in Los Gatos have a phone number listed, making them reachable for residential appraisal needs. The majority hold a Certified Residential credential, which covers 1-4 unit properties, while a few are Certified General and can appraise all real property types, including commercial and complex assets. Los Gatos has a mid-sized appraiser base for the state, with several professionals licensed in other states as well. The city lies within Santa Clara County, which includes nearby communities such as San Jose, Sunnyvale, Milpitas, and Campbell.
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 Los Gatos, CA?
15 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Los Gatos according to the federal ASC National Registry: 1 Certified General, 13 Certified Residential, and 1 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Los Gatos?
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.