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Appraisers in Hickory, NC
28 licensed appraisers based in Hickory, North Carolina.
12 Certified General · 16 Certified Residential
Hickory has a mix of Certified General and Certified Residential appraisers, with the latter forming the majority. Certified General appraisers are qualified to evaluate all types of real property, including commercial and complex residential assets, while Certified Residential appraisers focus on one-to-four unit dwellings. Nearly all licensed appraisers in Hickory list a phone number, and a few operate under firms with multiple practitioners. Several hold licenses in other states, and the city supports 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 Hickory, NC?
28 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Hickory according to the federal ASC National Registry: 12 Certified General and 16 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Hickory?
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.