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Appraisers in Raleigh, NC
182 licensed appraisers based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
61 Certified General · 116 Certified Residential · 5 Licensed
Raleigh ranks second among North Carolina's appraiser markets, and its roster is dominated by Certified Residential appraisers, the license class built for one- to four-unit home valuations. A smaller Certified General contingent covers commercial and more complex work when it comes up. Integra Realty Resources, First Citizens Bank, and Colliers are among the firms with multiple appraisers registered in the city. Every Raleigh appraiser listed has a phone number, and a modest share also hold licenses in other states. Wake County's appraiser presence stretches well past Raleigh, with a substantial roster in Cary as well as further coverage in Apex and Holly Springs.
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 Raleigh, NC?
182 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Raleigh according to the federal ASC National Registry: 61 Certified General, 116 Certified Residential, and 5 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Raleigh?
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.