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Appraisers in Seal Beach, CA
14 licensed appraisers based in Seal Beach, California.
9 Certified General · 1 Licensed · 4 Certified Residential
Seal Beach has a mix of licensed appraisers, with most holding Certified General or Certified Residential credentials. A smaller number are licensed for residential appraisals with value limits, reflecting a focus on both complex and standard residential properties. Among Orange County cities, Seal Beach has a smaller appraiser presence compared to Irvine, Huntington Beach, and Costa Mesa. Nearly all listed appraisers provide contact information, and none are licensed in other states.
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 Seal Beach, CA?
14 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Seal Beach according to the federal ASC National Registry: 9 Certified General, 4 Certified Residential, and 1 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Seal Beach?
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.