Appraisers in Clearwater, FL
45 licensed appraisers based in Clearwater, Florida.
11 Certified General · 34 Certified Residential
Clearwater's roster of home appraisers is one of the larger appraiser bases in Florida, giving homeowners a wide pool of licensed professionals to choose from locally rather than searching neighboring cities. Most hold the Certified Residential license for standard one-to-four unit homes, and a smaller group carry the Certified General credential, qualifying them for commercial and more complex assignments. Nearly all of Clearwater's home appraisers list a phone number, making direct contact straightforward. The city sits in Pinellas County alongside St Petersburg, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, and Largo, each with home appraisers based there as well.
About appraisal licensing in Florida
Home appraisers in Florida are regulated by the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board (FREAB) under the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Florida's residential tier is Certified Residential (1-4 unit homes); Certified General appraisers may value any real property, including commercial. One important Florida distinction: the county 'Property Appraiser' is the elected tax-assessment office, not a private appraiser. To get a market-value appraisal of your home, you hire a state-licensed home appraiser like the ones listed here, and you can verify any license on the DBPR lookup.
- Registered Trainee Appraiser
- Certified Residential Appraiser
- Certified General Appraiser
Consumer-direct single-family appraisals typically run about $300 to $600 in most Florida markets, with complex or waterfront properties costing more. As a regulated benchmark, the VA fee schedule effective May 2026 sets single-family appraisal fees in Florida at $700 to $800 depending on county.
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed home appraisers are in Clearwater, FL?
45 state-licensed home appraisers are based in Clearwater according to the federal ASC National Registry: 11 Certified General and 34 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Clearwater?
Consumer-direct single-family appraisals typically run about $300 to $600 in most Florida markets, with complex or waterfront properties costing more. As a regulated benchmark, the VA fee schedule effective May 2026 sets single-family appraisal fees in Florida at $700 to $800 depending on county. Rush assignments and unusual properties price above the range.
How do I verify a Florida appraiser's license?
Look up the appraiser on the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board (FREAB) license search at https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp?mode=2&search=Name, or check the federal ASC National Registry at asc.gov.