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Appraisers in San Clemente, CA
32 licensed appraisers based in San Clemente, California.
13 Certified Residential · 15 Certified General · 4 Licensed
San Clemente has a mid-sized base of licensed appraisers, with several holding Certified General credentials and others certified for residential properties. A few appraisers are also licensed in other states, expanding their scope beyond California. The city's appraiser population ranks among the smaller ones in Orange County, where nearby cities like Irvine and Huntington Beach have significantly larger numbers. Herron Companies is among the firms with multiple appraisers based here, representing a notable presence in the local market.
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 San Clemente, CA?
32 state-licensed property appraisers are based in San Clemente according to the federal ASC National Registry: 15 Certified General, 13 Certified Residential, and 4 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in San Clemente?
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.