Appraisers in Columbus, GA
16 licensed appraisers based in Columbus, Georgia.
3 Certified General · 11 Certified Residential · 2 Licensed
Columbus has one of the larger appraiser bases in Georgia, with a mix of Certified General, Certified Residential, and Licensed professionals. Certified Residential appraisers form the majority, followed by Certified General and a smaller number of Licensed appraisers, each operating under state-defined scope limits. Nearly all appraisers in Columbus list a phone number, and several hold licenses in other states, indicating broader regional practice. No firms in the city have multiple appraisers listed, and no other cities in Muscogee County are identified as having appraiser bases.
About appraisal licensing in Georgia
Appraisers in Georgia are regulated by the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board, which shares administration with the Georgia Real Estate Commission, so the same public portal covers agents and appraisers. Georgia issues four appraiser classifications, from Registered Trainee to State Certified General (all property types, including commercial). Search by name or license number on the GREC/GREAB portal to isolate an appraiser record and confirm the license is active.
- Registered Trainee Appraiser
- State Licensed Real Property Appraiser
- State Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser
- State Certified General Real Property Appraiser
Consumer-direct single-family appraisals typically run about $300 to $600 in most Georgia markets, with complex or rural properties costing more. As a regulated benchmark, the VA fee schedule effective May 2026 sets single-family appraisal fees in Georgia at $700 to $800 depending on county.
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed property appraisers are in Columbus, GA?
16 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Columbus according to the federal ASC National Registry: 3 Certified General, 11 Certified Residential, and 2 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Columbus?
Consumer-direct single-family appraisals typically run about $300 to $600 in most Georgia markets, with complex or rural properties costing more. As a regulated benchmark, the VA fee schedule effective May 2026 sets single-family appraisal fees in Georgia at $700 to $800 depending on county. Rush assignments and unusual properties price above the range.
How do I verify a Georgia appraiser's license?
Look up the appraiser on the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board (GREAB) license search at https://ata.grec.state.ga.us/Account/Search, or check the federal ASC National Registry at asc.gov.