Appraisers in Sarasota, FL
107 licensed appraisers based in Sarasota, Florida.
37 Certified General · 69 Certified Residential · 1 Licensed
Sarasota is one of the larger appraiser bases in Florida, with several nearby cities in Sarasota County also hosting licensed appraisers, including Venice, North Port, and Nokomis. Most appraisers here hold a Certified Residential credential, with a smaller number qualified as Certified General, allowing them to appraise all property types. A few are licensed in other states, and nearly all list a phone number for contact.
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 Sarasota, FL?
107 state-licensed home appraisers are based in Sarasota according to the federal ASC National Registry: 37 Certified General, 69 Certified Residential, and 1 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Sarasota?
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.