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Appraisers in Cary, NC
40 licensed appraisers based in Cary, North Carolina.
17 Certified General · 21 Certified Residential · 2 Licensed
CLEAR CHOICE APPRAISALS, PARAMOUNT COMMERCIAL APPRAISERS, and WILLIAMS APPRAISERS each have multiple appraisers based in Cary. The city hosts a mid-sized group of licensed appraisers, with most holding Certified Residential credentials, several holding Certified General licenses, and a few holding standard Licensed credentials. Nearly all list a phone number. Cary is one of the larger appraiser bases in North Carolina, ranked seventh among its cities. The county includes nearby communities with appraiser presence, including Raleigh, Apex, and Holly Springs.
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 Cary, NC?
40 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Cary according to the federal ASC National Registry: 17 Certified General, 21 Certified Residential, and 2 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Cary?
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.