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Appraisers in New Bern, NC
22 licensed appraisers based in New Bern, North Carolina.
16 Certified Residential · 6 Certified General
Craven County includes New Bern, where a mid-sized group of licensed appraisers operates. Nearly all hold either a Certified Residential or Certified General credential, with the majority qualified to appraise one- to four-unit residential properties and a smaller number certified to handle all real property types, including commercial and complex assignments. Several appraisers work within firms that have multiple practitioners in the city, and a few are licensed in other states. Phone contact information is available for all licensed appraisers based here.
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 New Bern, NC?
22 state-licensed property appraisers are based in New Bern according to the federal ASC National Registry: 6 Certified General and 16 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in New Bern?
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.