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Appraisers in Merced, CA
14 licensed appraisers based in Merced, California.
11 Certified Residential · 2 Certified General · 1 Licensed
Merced has a mid-sized group of licensed appraisers, with most holding a Certified Residential credential. A few hold the Certified General license, which permits appraisal of all property types, including commercial and complex residential. One licensed appraiser holds the standard Licensed credential, which applies to residential properties below certain value thresholds. Appraisal Associates of Merced is the only firm in the city with multiple appraisers, accounting for a portion of the total. All appraisers in Merced list a phone number, and none are licensed in other states. The county includes Atwater, which also has a base of 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 Merced, CA?
14 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Merced according to the federal ASC National Registry: 2 Certified General, 11 Certified Residential, and 1 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Merced?
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.