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Appraisers in Ocean Isle Beach, NC
9 licensed appraisers based in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.
9 Certified Residential
In Brunswick County, several nearby cities including Shallotte, Southport, and Leland have licensed home appraisers. Ocean Isle Beach also has a presence of certified residential appraisers, all holding the highest state credential for 1-4 unit residential properties. Nearly all appraisers in Ocean Isle Beach list a phone number, and a few operate under the same firm. None are licensed in other states. Among the city's appraisers, the Certified Residential classification is the only type represented.
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 Ocean Isle Beach, NC?
9 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Ocean Isle Beach according to the federal ASC National Registry: 9 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Ocean Isle Beach?
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.