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Appraisers in Kinston, NC
8 licensed appraisers based in Kinston, North Carolina.
3 Certified General · 5 Certified Residential
Kinston has several licensed appraisers with phone numbers available for contact, offering both Certified General and Certified Residential credentials. The majority hold the Certified Residential license, which covers 1-4 unit residential properties, while a smaller number are certified to appraise all real property, including commercial and complex assignments. Among North Carolina cities, Kinston's appraiser presence is mid-sized, ranking 57th in the state. No appraisers here are licensed in other states, and no firms have more than one appraiser based in the city. All appraisers are licensed by the state of North Carolina under its official credentialing system.
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 Kinston, NC?
8 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Kinston according to the federal ASC National Registry: 3 Certified General and 5 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Kinston?
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.