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Appraisers in Paso Robles, CA
13 licensed appraisers based in Paso Robles, California.
2 Licensed · 6 Certified General · 5 Certified Residential
Paso Robles sits almost exactly in the middle of California's appraiser rankings, with a roster split between Certified General and Certified Residential appraisers and a small number of Licensed appraisers rounding it out. That mix gives the city coverage for both routine residential work and more complex or commercial assignments. AgWest Farm Credit and Wade C. Taylor and Associates are among the firms with multiple appraisers registered in Paso Robles. Every appraiser listed for Paso Robles includes a phone number, and none hold licenses in another state, so the roster is entirely local. San Luis Obispo County also has appraiser bases in Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande, and Nipomo.
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 Paso Robles, CA?
13 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Paso Robles according to the federal ASC National Registry: 6 Certified General, 5 Certified Residential, and 2 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Paso Robles?
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.