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Appraisers in Temecula, CA
40 licensed appraisers based in Temecula, California.
23 Certified Residential · 13 Certified General · 4 Licensed
Temecula has one of the larger appraiser bases in California, ranking among the top quarter of cities in the state. Nearly all licensed appraisers here hold either Certified Residential or Certified General credentials, with a smaller number holding a Licensed classification, which restricts appraisals to lower-value residential properties. Several appraisers operate under firms with multiple practitioners, including AppraisALL Inc and Valuation Now Appraisals. A few hold licenses in states beyond California. The city is part of Riverside County, which includes other cities with substantial appraiser presence, such as Riverside, Murrieta, and Corona.
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 Temecula, CA?
40 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Temecula according to the federal ASC National Registry: 13 Certified General, 23 Certified Residential, and 4 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Temecula?
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.