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Appraisers in Whittier, CA
21 licensed appraisers based in Whittier, California.
4 Certified General · 14 Certified Residential · 3 Licensed
Whittier has a substantial presence of licensed appraisers, with Certified Residential appraisers forming the majority, followed by Certified General and Licensed appraisers. These professionals are qualified to handle residential appraisals, including properties with up to four units, as well as more complex or commercial properties where applicable. Nearly all appraisers in Whittier provide contact information, and a small number hold licenses in other states. The city is one of the larger appraiser bases in California, situated within Los Angeles County alongside other cities with established appraisal services.
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 Whittier, CA?
21 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Whittier according to the federal ASC National Registry: 4 Certified General, 14 Certified Residential, and 3 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Whittier?
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.