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Appraisers in Apex, NC
27 licensed appraisers based in Apex, North Carolina.
5 Certified General · 19 Certified Residential · 3 Licensed
Apex is in Wake County, where Raleigh and Cary have larger numbers of licensed appraisers. Several other nearby communities also have appraiser presence, though fewer than in these two. Most appraisers in Apex hold a Certified Residential credential, with a smaller number qualified as Certified General or Licensed. A few firms include more than one appraiser, and a small number are licensed in other states. Nearly all list a phone number.
About appraisal licensing in North Carolina
The North Carolina Appraisal Board is a standalone licensing board for appraisers (separate from the NC Real Estate Commission, which licenses agents). It issues four credential levels from Trainee to Certified General. The board's public search returns license type, status, expiration date, and whether the appraiser is enrolled on the federal ASC National Registry, which is required for appraisals in federally related transactions.
- Trainee
- Licensed Residential
- Certified Residential
- Certified General
Consumer-direct single-family appraisals typically run about $300 to $600 in most North Carolina markets, with complex or mountain-county properties costing more. As a regulated benchmark, the VA fee schedule effective May 2026 sets single-family appraisal fees in North Carolina at $700 to $800 depending on county.
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed property appraisers are in Apex, NC?
27 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Apex according to the federal ASC National Registry: 5 Certified General, 19 Certified Residential, and 3 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Apex?
Consumer-direct single-family appraisals typically run about $300 to $600 in most North Carolina markets, with complex or mountain-county properties costing more. As a regulated benchmark, the VA fee schedule effective May 2026 sets single-family appraisal fees in North Carolina at $700 to $800 depending on county. Rush assignments and unusual properties price above the range.
How do I verify a North Carolina appraiser's license?
Look up the appraiser on the North Carolina Appraisal Board license search at https://www.ncappraisalboard.org/search-for-an-appraiser, or check the federal ASC National Registry at asc.gov.