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Appraisers in Asheville, NC
48 licensed appraisers based in Asheville, North Carolina.
15 Certified General · 31 Certified Residential · 2 Licensed
Asheville has one of the larger appraiser bases in North Carolina, with a mix of Certified General, Certified Residential, and Licensed professionals. Certified Residential appraisers form the majority, followed by Certified General appraisers who are qualified to evaluate all property types, including commercial and complex residential structures. Licensed appraisers, restricted to lower-value residential properties, are present in small numbers. Nearly all appraisers in the city list a phone number, and a few are licensed in other states. Several firms employ more than one appraiser, including Asheville Real Estate Service, Earnhardt & Associates, and Mountain Appraisal Service LLC. The city is located in Buncombe County, which also includes Weaverville as another base for home appraisers.
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 Asheville, NC?
48 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Asheville according to the federal ASC National Registry: 15 Certified General, 31 Certified Residential, and 2 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Asheville?
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.