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Appraisers in Sacramento, CA
132 licensed appraisers based in Sacramento, California.
57 Certified General · 65 Certified Residential · 10 Licensed
Sacramento has one of the larger appraiser bases in California, with a mix of credentials covering most residential and general property types. Certified Residential appraisers form the majority, followed by Certified General, while Licensed appraisers make up a smaller portion. Several firms in the city employ multiple appraisers, including CBRE, BBG, Inc., and Bender Rosenthal, Inc. Nearly all listed appraisers provide contact information, and a few hold licenses in other states. Nearby cities like Folsom, Elk Grove, and Fair Oaks also host substantial numbers of licensed appraisers within the same county.
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 Sacramento, CA?
132 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Sacramento according to the federal ASC National Registry: 57 Certified General, 65 Certified Residential, and 10 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Sacramento?
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.