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Appraisers in Mission Viejo, CA
40 licensed appraisers based in Mission Viejo, California.
8 Certified General · 30 Certified Residential · 2 Licensed
Several appraisers in Mission Viejo hold licenses in other states, indicating a degree of cross-state practice. The city has a substantial number of licensed appraisers, with most holding the Certified Residential credential, which permits appraisals of one-to-four unit residential properties. A smaller group holds the Certified General license, allowing them to appraise all property types including commercial and complex assets. A few firms in the city employ multiple appraisers, and nearly all listed appraisers provide contact information. Mission Viejo ranks among the larger appraiser bases in California, though nearby cities in Orange County have higher concentrations of licensed professionals.
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 Mission Viejo, CA?
40 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Mission Viejo according to the federal ASC National Registry: 8 Certified General, 30 Certified Residential, and 2 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Mission Viejo?
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.