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Appraisers in San Luis Obispo, CA
13 licensed appraisers based in San Luis Obispo, California.
9 Certified Residential · 3 Certified General · 1 Licensed
Most of the appraisers registered in San Luis Obispo carry the Certified Residential designation, a mix that points toward standard home valuation work rather than large commercial assignments, with a smaller number holding Certified General or Licensed credentials. Central Coast Appraisal Services is among the firms with more than one appraiser registered in the city. San Luis Obispo lands roughly at the midpoint of California's city rankings for appraiser base size. Every appraiser listed for San Luis Obispo includes a phone number, and none carry licenses in another state, so the work here appears to stay local. The surrounding county also has appraiser bases in Atascadero, Paso Robles, Arroyo Grande, and Nipomo, giving residents several nearby cities to compare if needed.
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 Luis Obispo, CA?
13 state-licensed property appraisers are based in San Luis Obispo according to the federal ASC National Registry: 3 Certified General, 9 Certified Residential, and 1 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in San Luis Obispo?
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.