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Appraisers in Cocoa, FL

7 licensed appraisers based in Cocoa, Florida.

5 Certified Residential · 2 Certified General

Cocoa has a modest base of licensed appraisers, with most holding the Certified Residential credential, qualified to appraise one-to-four unit homes. A smaller number hold the Certified General license, which permits appraisal of all property types including commercial and complex parcels. The city's appraiser presence is among the smaller in Florida, with all licensed appraisers based locally and none holding credentials in other states. Phone contact information is available for every licensed appraiser in the city.

Brett C. Rugar

Certified Residential

(321) 749-3551

Cathy L. Fraze

Certified Residential

(321) 427-9331

Keith R. Bono

Certified Residential

(407) 557-7200

Manny Filgueiras

Certified Residential

(321) 690-0923

Rachal M. Rugar

Certified Residential

(904) 571-8573

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many licensed home appraisers are in Cocoa, FL?

7 state-licensed home appraisers are based in Cocoa according to the federal ASC National Registry: 2 Certified General and 5 Certified Residential.

How much does a home appraisal cost in Cocoa?

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.