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Appraisers in Torrance, CA
41 licensed appraisers based in Torrance, California.
1 Licensed · 17 Certified General · 23 Certified Residential
Nearly all licensed appraisers in Torrance have a phone number on file, making them accessible for homeowners requiring property evaluations. The majority hold a Certified Residential credential, qualifying them to appraise one- to four-unit homes, while a smaller number are Certified General appraisers, able to assess all property types including commercial and complex sites. Torrance has one of the larger appraiser bases in California, ranking among the top quarter of cities in the state. Several firms in the city employ multiple appraisers, with The Appraisal Connection being the most prominent. All appraisers here are licensed only in California, with no practitioners holding credentials 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 Torrance, CA?
41 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Torrance according to the federal ASC National Registry: 17 Certified General, 23 Certified Residential, and 1 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Torrance?
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.