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Appraisers in Marathon, FL

8 licensed appraisers based in Marathon, Florida.

3 Certified General · 5 Certified Residential

Marathon has one of the smaller appraiser bases in Florida, with a mix of Certified General and Certified Residential licensed appraisers. Certified General appraisers are qualified to evaluate all property types, including commercial and complex residential, while Certified Residential appraisers focus on one- to four-unit homes. Nearly all licensed appraisers in Marathon list a phone number, and a few hold licenses in other states. The county includes other cities with appraisers, such as Key West and Tavernier, though Marathon's base is among the smaller ones in the region.

Ilene B. Clark

Certified Residential

(561) 542-2727

James D. Chaplin

Certified Residential

(305) 481-7559

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 Marathon, FL?

8 state-licensed home appraisers are based in Marathon according to the federal ASC National Registry: 3 Certified General and 5 Certified Residential.

How much does a home appraisal cost in Marathon?

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.