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Appraisers in Vacaville, CA
12 licensed appraisers based in Vacaville, California.
10 Certified Residential · 2 Licensed
Vacaville's appraisers are primarily certified to handle residential properties of one to four units, with a smaller number holding general residential licenses. Nearly all listed appraisers provide contact information, and none hold credentials in other states. Among Solano County cities, Vacaville has a smaller appraiser presence than Fairfield and Vallejo, though it exceeds Benicia. A single firm employs more than one appraiser, representing a notable concentration within the local base.
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 Vacaville, CA?
12 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Vacaville according to the federal ASC National Registry: 10 Certified Residential and 2 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Vacaville?
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.