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Appraisers in Chapel Hill, NC
17 licensed appraisers based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
13 Certified Residential · 4 Certified General
Several licensed appraisers in Chapel Hill hold Certified Residential credentials, with a smaller number holding the Certified General classification, which permits appraisal of all property types including commercial and complex assets. Nearly all listed appraisers provide contact information, and a few are licensed in other states. ANALYTICAL CONSULTANTS is the only firm with multiple appraisers based in the city. Chapel Hill is one of the larger appraiser bases in North Carolina.
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 Chapel Hill, NC?
17 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Chapel Hill according to the federal ASC National Registry: 4 Certified General and 13 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Chapel Hill?
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.