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Appraisers in Moreno Valley, CA
15 licensed appraisers based in Moreno Valley, California.
2 Certified General · 10 Certified Residential · 3 Licensed
Moreno Valley has a moderate number of state-licensed appraisers, with most holding a Certified Residential credential. A smaller group includes Certified General and Licensed appraisers, covering the full range of residential property valuations under California's licensing tiers. The city's appraiser base ranks among the mid-sized in California, with all licensed professionals based locally and none holding credentials in other states. Nearby cities in Riverside County also maintain sizable appraiser populations, though no firms in Moreno Valley have multiple appraisers listed.
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 Moreno Valley, CA?
15 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Moreno Valley according to the federal ASC National Registry: 2 Certified General, 10 Certified Residential, and 3 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Moreno Valley?
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.