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Appraisers in Durham, NC
38 licensed appraisers based in Durham, North Carolina.
12 Certified General · 25 Certified Residential · 1 Licensed
Durham County has several licensed appraisers based in the city, with a mix of credentials covering residential and general property types. Certified Residential appraisers form the majority, while Certified General appraisers are present to handle more complex properties, and a small number hold the Licensed credential with value restrictions. Among North Carolina cities, Durham has one of the larger appraiser bases. A few firms include multiple appraisers, and several are licensed in other states. Nearly all listed appraisers provide contact information.
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 Durham, NC?
38 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Durham according to the federal ASC National Registry: 12 Certified General, 25 Certified Residential, and 1 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Durham?
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.