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Appraisers in Santa Ana, CA
45 licensed appraisers based in Santa Ana, California.
6 Licensed · 26 Certified Residential · 13 Certified General
Santa Ana has one of the larger appraiser bases in California, ranking among the top third of the state's cities for licensed home appraisers. The majority hold a Certified Residential credential, with several qualified as Certified General and a smaller number holding only a Licensed credential. Most appraisers in the city list a phone number, and a few work for firms with multiple appraisers based here, including Banc of California and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A small number are licensed in other states, and the city lies within Orange County, which includes several other cities with significant appraiser presence.
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 Santa Ana, CA?
45 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Santa Ana according to the federal ASC National Registry: 13 Certified General, 26 Certified Residential, and 6 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Santa Ana?
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.