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Appraisers in Palm Springs, CA
12 licensed appraisers based in Palm Springs, California.
12 Certified Residential
A few of Palm Springs' licensed appraisers hold credentials in other states, reflecting some cross-state practice. All hold the Certified Residential designation, meaning they are qualified to appraise one-to-four unit residential properties. Palm Springs has one of the larger appraiser bases in Riverside County, though nearby cities like Riverside, Murrieta, and Temecula each have more. Delman Appraisals is the only firm with multiple appraisers based here, and nearly all licensed appraisers in the city provide contact information.
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 Springs, CA?
12 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Palm Springs according to the federal ASC National Registry: 12 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Palm Springs?
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.