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Appraisers in Clayton, NC
20 licensed appraisers based in Clayton, North Carolina.
18 Certified Residential · 2 Certified General
Nearly all licensed appraisers in Clayton have a phone number on file, making them accessible for residential appraisal requests. The majority hold the Certified Residential credential, which qualifies them to appraise one- to four-unit homes, while a smaller number are Certified General, eligible to appraise all property types including commercial and complex assets. Clayton has one of the larger appraiser bases in North Carolina, ranked 21st among the state's cities with licensed professionals. The AVENT-PERMENTER GROUP is the most represented firm, with several appraisers affiliated with it. A few appraisers in the city also hold licenses in other states.
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 Clayton, NC?
20 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Clayton according to the federal ASC National Registry: 2 Certified General and 18 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Clayton?
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.