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Appraisers in Beaufort, NC
7 licensed appraisers based in Beaufort, North Carolina.
1 Licensed · 5 Certified Residential · 1 Certified General
Every home appraiser listed in Beaufort has a phone number on file, so reaching one directly is straightforward and does not require guessing at contact details. One firm, Paramount Appraisers, has more than one appraiser based in the city, giving homeowners a single point of contact for more than one licensed professional. Beaufort is one of the smaller appraiser bases in North Carolina, sitting in Carteret County. Most of the roster hold the Certified Residential license for one-to-four unit homes, with a couple holding the Certified General or entry-level Licensed credential.
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 Beaufort, NC?
7 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Beaufort according to the federal ASC National Registry: 1 Certified General, 5 Certified Residential, and 1 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Beaufort?
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.