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Appraisers in Millbrae, CA
8 licensed appraisers based in Millbrae, California.
7 Certified Residential · 1 Certified General
Most licensed appraisers in Millbrae hold the Certified Residential credential, which qualifies them to appraise one- to four-unit residential properties. A smaller number hold the Certified General credential, allowing them to appraise all types of real property, including commercial and complex assignments. Millbrae is one of the smaller appraiser bases in California. All licensed appraisers in the city are based locally, and none are licensed in other states. Phone contact information is available for all.
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 Millbrae, CA?
8 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Millbrae according to the federal ASC National Registry: 1 Certified General and 7 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Millbrae?
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.