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Appraisers in Rolling Hills Estates, CA
6 licensed appraisers based in Rolling Hills Estates, California.
5 Certified Residential · 1 Certified General
Rolling Hills Estates has several licensed appraisers with phone numbers on file, all holding California credentials. Most are certified to appraise one- to four-unit residential properties, with one holding the higher Certified General license, which permits appraisal of all property types including commercial and complex parcels. This city's appraiser presence is among the smaller bases in Los Angeles County, where nearby cities like Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Torrance have significantly more licensed appraisers. No firms in Rolling Hills Estates employ multiple appraisers, and none hold licenses in other states.
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 Rolling Hills Estates, CA?
6 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Rolling Hills Estates according to the federal ASC National Registry: 1 Certified General and 5 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Rolling Hills Estates?
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.