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Appraisers in West Melbourne, FL
10 licensed appraisers based in West Melbourne, Florida.
9 Certified Residential · 1 Certified General
West Melbourne is one of the smaller appraiser bases in Florida, with a limited number of licensed home appraisers operating in the city. Nearly all hold the Certified Residential credential, which permits appraisal of one- to four-unit residential properties, while a few are certified to appraise all property types, including commercial and complex assets. All appraisers in West Melbourne list a phone number, and none are licensed in other states. There are no firms in the city with multiple appraisers, and the local supply reflects a narrow focus on residential valuation under state licensing rules.
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 West Melbourne, FL?
10 state-licensed home appraisers are based in West Melbourne according to the federal ASC National Registry: 1 Certified General and 9 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in West Melbourne?
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.