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Appraisers in Charlotte, NC
238 licensed appraisers based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
108 Certified General · 121 Certified Residential · 9 Licensed
Charlotte's appraiser roster tops North Carolina's ranked list, and the license mix runs close to even between Certified General and Certified Residential, meaning both complex commercial assignments and standard home valuations are well covered. Firms including Integra Realty Resources, Efird Appraisals, and CBRE each employ multiple appraisers registered here. Every appraiser listed for Charlotte has a phone number on file, and over half hold licenses in additional states, so many of these practices reach across state lines. Mecklenburg County's appraiser base extends well beyond Charlotte itself, with sizable rosters in nearby Huntersville and Cornelius as well.
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 Charlotte, NC?
238 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Charlotte according to the federal ASC National Registry: 108 Certified General, 121 Certified Residential, and 9 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Charlotte?
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.