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Appraisers in Orange, CA
38 licensed appraisers based in Orange, California.
28 Certified Residential · 7 Certified General · 3 Licensed
Foss Consulting Group, Downstream Enterprises Inc, and Left Coast Real Estate Services each employ several appraisers in Orange, representing the largest firms in the city. The majority of licensed appraisers here hold a Certified Residential credential, with a smaller number qualified as Certified General or Licensed. Orange has one of the mid-sized appraiser bases in California, ranking 26th among the state's cities with licensed professionals. Nearly all appraisers in the city list a phone number, and a few hold licenses in other states. The surrounding county includes other cities with larger appraiser populations, including 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 Orange, CA?
38 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Orange according to the federal ASC National Registry: 7 Certified General, 28 Certified Residential, and 3 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Orange?
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.