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Appraisers in Sherman Oaks, CA
24 licensed appraisers based in Sherman Oaks, California.
19 Certified Residential · 5 Certified General
Sherman Oaks has a strong presence of Certified Residential appraisers, who handle 1-4 unit properties, alongside a smaller number of Certified General appraisers qualified for commercial and complex real estate. Nearly all licensed appraisers in the city list a phone number for contact. The city ranks among the larger appraiser bases in California, with several firms represented, including DC Valuation Services, which employs multiple appraisers here. No appraisers in Sherman Oaks hold licenses 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 Sherman Oaks, CA?
24 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Sherman Oaks according to the federal ASC National Registry: 5 Certified General and 19 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Sherman Oaks?
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.