Appraisers in Decatur, GA
38 licensed appraisers based in Decatur, Georgia.
16 Certified General · 17 Certified Residential · 5 Licensed
Decatur has a balanced mix of licensed appraisers, with most holding Certified Residential credentials, a smaller number qualified as Certified General, and a few with only a state license. Certified General appraisers can evaluate all property types, including commercial and complex residential, while Certified Residential and Licensed appraisers focus on one- to four-unit homes, with the latter subject to value limits. This city supports one of the larger appraiser bases in Georgia, with nearly all listed professionals providing contact information. Several are licensed in other states, and nearby communities in De Kalb County, including Stone Mountain and Lithonia, also have active appraiser populations.
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 Decatur, GA?
38 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Decatur according to the federal ASC National Registry: 16 Certified General, 17 Certified Residential, and 5 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Decatur?
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.