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Appraisers in Rancho Cordova, CA
14 licensed appraisers based in Rancho Cordova, California.
10 Certified Residential · 2 Licensed · 2 Certified General
Nearly all licensed appraisers in Rancho Cordova have phone numbers on file, making them reachable for property evaluations. The majority hold Certified Residential credentials, qualifying them to appraise one- to four-unit homes, while a smaller number are licensed for residential work with value limits or certified to appraise all property types, including commercial and complex sites. Rancho Cordova has one of the larger appraiser bases in Sacramento County, though it ranks below nearby Sacramento, Folsom, and Elk Grove in total numbers. A single firm accounts for a significant portion of the local appraisers, and a few are licensed in other states as well.
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 Rancho Cordova, CA?
14 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Rancho Cordova according to the federal ASC National Registry: 2 Certified General, 10 Certified Residential, and 2 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Rancho Cordova?
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.