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Appraisers in Monrovia, CA
11 licensed appraisers based in Monrovia, California.
6 Certified General · 5 Certified Residential
Several licensed appraisers in Monrovia hold Certified General credentials, allowing them to appraise all types of real property, including commercial and complex residential assets. Others are certified residential appraisers, qualified to evaluate one- to four-unit dwellings. Monrovia has one of the larger appraiser bases in Los Angeles County, though it is smaller than nearby cities like Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Torrance. Newmark is the only firm with multiple appraisers based here, and all licensed professionals in the city hold a California credential with no additional state licenses reported.
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 Monrovia, CA?
11 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Monrovia according to the federal ASC National Registry: 6 Certified General and 5 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Monrovia?
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.