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Appraisers in Simi Valley, CA
35 licensed appraisers based in Simi Valley, California.
22 Certified Residential · 13 Certified General
Simi Valley is in Ventura County, where several nearby cities including Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Camarillo, and Oxnard also have licensed appraisers. The city hosts one of the mid-sized appraiser bases in California, ranked 33rd among its listed cities. Most appraisers here hold a Certified Residential credential, with several holding the Certified General classification, which permits appraisal of all property types including commercial and complex residential. A few firms employ multiple appraisers, and nearly all listed professionals provide contact information.
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 Simi Valley, CA?
35 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Simi Valley according to the federal ASC National Registry: 13 Certified General and 22 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Simi Valley?
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.