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Appraisers in Palmdale, CA
13 licensed appraisers based in Palmdale, California.
10 Certified Residential · 3 Licensed
Palmdale has a modest number of licensed appraisers with phone numbers available for contact. Most hold a Certified Residential credential, meaning they are qualified to appraise one-to-four unit residential properties. A smaller group holds a Licensed credential, which permits residential appraisals with value restrictions. Among Los Angeles County cities, Palmdale's appraiser presence is smaller than those in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Torrance, and Pasadena. One appraiser here is licensed in another state, but no firms have multiple appraisers based in the city.
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 Palmdale, CA?
13 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Palmdale according to the federal ASC National Registry: 10 Certified Residential and 3 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Palmdale?
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.