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Appraisers in Palm Desert, CA
26 licensed appraisers based in Palm Desert, California.
5 Certified General · 2 Licensed · 19 Certified Residential
Most of the appraisers listed in Palm Desert hold a Certified Residential license, the credential covering one-to-four unit homes. A smaller group carry the Certified General designation, which extends to commercial and more complex properties, and a few hold the Licensed credential for lower-value residential assignments. General-credentialed appraisers are the ones to call when a job involves more than a typical single-family review. Palm Desert is one of the larger appraiser bases in California, and every appraiser in the local listing has a phone number on file. Homeowners searching a wider radius will also find appraisers based in nearby Riverside, Murrieta, Temecula, and Corona, all part of the same county.
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 Palm Desert, CA?
26 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Palm Desert according to the federal ASC National Registry: 5 Certified General, 19 Certified Residential, and 2 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Palm Desert?
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.