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Appraisers in Newport Beach, CA
37 licensed appraisers based in Newport Beach, California.
21 Certified General · 3 Licensed · 13 Certified Residential
Nearly all licensed appraisers in Newport Beach have a phone number on file, making them accessible for property valuation needs. The city has a mix of credentials, with Certified General appraisers forming the largest group, followed by Certified Residential and Licensed appraisers, each qualified under state-defined scope limits. Newport Beach ranks among the larger appraiser bases in California, with several firms employing multiple appraisers. CBRE, NPV Advisors, and Peregrine Realty Partners are among the most represented firms. The city is in Orange County, which includes other cities with substantial appraiser presence, such as Irvine, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, and Santa Ana.
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 Newport Beach, CA?
37 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Newport Beach according to the federal ASC National Registry: 21 Certified General, 13 Certified Residential, and 3 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Newport Beach?
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.