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Appraisers in Hampstead, NC
15 licensed appraisers based in Hampstead, North Carolina.
11 Certified Residential · 2 Certified General · 2 Licensed
A few of Hampstead's licensed appraisers hold credentials in other states, expanding their ability to serve clients with cross-border property needs. The city's appraiser base is one of the larger in North Carolina, with most professionals holding the Certified Residential credential, which qualifies them to appraise one- to four-unit homes. Several appraisers operate under the Certified General designation, permitting them to evaluate all property types including commercial and complex residential assets. A small number of licensed appraisers are also present, serving residential properties within state-imposed value limits. NEELY & ASSOCIATES, LLC is among the firms with multiple appraisers based in the city.
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 Hampstead, NC?
15 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Hampstead according to the federal ASC National Registry: 2 Certified General, 11 Certified Residential, and 2 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Hampstead?
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.