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Appraisers in West Sacramento, CA
9 licensed appraisers based in West Sacramento, California.
6 Certified General · 3 Certified Residential
Nearly all licensed appraisers in West Sacramento list a phone number, making them reachable for property valuation needs. The majority hold a Certified General license, permitting appraisal of all property types, including commercial and complex residential; a smaller group holds a Certified Residential license, limited to 1-4 unit dwellings. West Sacramento is one of the smaller appraiser bases in California. A few appraisers are licensed in other states, and no firms in the city have multiple appraisers listed. The county includes nearby Woodland and Davis, which also have licensed appraisers.
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 West Sacramento, CA?
9 state-licensed property appraisers are based in West Sacramento according to the federal ASC National Registry: 6 Certified General and 3 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in West Sacramento?
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.