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Appraisers in San Diego, CA
260 licensed appraisers based in San Diego, California.
100 Certified General · 147 Certified Residential · 13 Licensed
San Diego carries the largest appraiser roster of any city in California. Certified Residential appraisers make up the majority here, with a substantial block of Certified General appraisers as well, so the roster covers both standard home valuations and larger commercial or complex assignments. Firms with multiple appraisers registered in the city include CBRE and Anderson Appraisal Services. Almost every appraiser listed for San Diego includes a phone number, and a notable share hold licenses in more than one state, pointing to appraisal practices that reach beyond San Diego County itself. The county also has substantial appraiser bases in Carlsbad, Oceanside, Escondido, and San Marcos, so a buyer or lender with a specialized need has several nearby cities to check.
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 Diego, CA?
260 state-licensed property appraisers are based in San Diego according to the federal ASC National Registry: 100 Certified General, 147 Certified Residential, and 13 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in San Diego?
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.