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Appraisers in Modesto, CA
47 licensed appraisers based in Modesto, California.
11 Certified General · 32 Certified Residential · 4 Licensed
Modesto is in Stanislaus County, where several other cities also have licensed appraisers, including Turlock and Oakdale. The city hosts one of the larger appraiser bases in California, with a mix of Certified General, Certified Residential, and Licensed professionals. Most appraisers in Modesto hold a Certified Residential credential, which qualifies them to value one-to-four unit homes. A smaller number are Certified General, allowing them to appraise commercial and complex properties. Nearly all list a phone number, and a few are licensed in other states. Several firms have multiple appraisers based here, including Ace Appraisal Services, Inc. and Cogdill & Associates Inc.
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 Modesto, CA?
47 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Modesto according to the federal ASC National Registry: 11 Certified General, 32 Certified Residential, and 4 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Modesto?
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.