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Appraisers in Santee, CA
6 licensed appraisers based in Santee, California.
5 Certified Residential · 1 Licensed
Santee has one of the smaller appraiser bases in California, with a limited number of licensed professionals based in the city. Nearly all hold the Certified Residential credential, which qualifies them to appraise one- to four-unit residential properties, while a few are licensed for residential appraisals with value restrictions. All appraisers in Santee provide contact information, and none are licensed in other states. The city is part of San Diego County, which includes several other communities with larger appraiser populations, such as San Diego, Carlsbad, and Oceanside.
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 Santee, CA?
6 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Santee according to the federal ASC National Registry: 5 Certified Residential and 1 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Santee?
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.