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Appraisers in Salinas, CA
20 licensed appraisers based in Salinas, California.
13 Certified General · 6 Certified Residential · 1 Licensed
Salinas has one of the larger appraiser bases in California, with a mix of Certified General, Certified Residential, and Licensed professionals. Certified General appraisers, qualified to evaluate all property types including commercial and complex residential, make up the majority of the local workforce. Several firms in the city employ multiple appraisers, including Piini Realty, Inc, American AgCredit, and Brigantino & Davis. Nearly all listed appraisers provide a contact number, and a small number hold licenses in other states. The city's appraiser presence is within Monterey County, which also includes an appraiser base in Monterey.
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 Salinas, CA?
20 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Salinas according to the federal ASC National Registry: 13 Certified General, 6 Certified Residential, and 1 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Salinas?
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.