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Appraisers in Salisbury, NC
16 licensed appraisers based in Salisbury, North Carolina.
14 Certified Residential · 2 Certified General
Nearly all licensed appraisers in Salisbury hold a Certified Residential credential, with a smaller number qualified as Certified General, allowing them to appraise all property types including commercial and complex assets. All appraisers listed in the city provide a phone number for contact. Salisbury has one of the larger appraiser bases in North Carolina, ranking among the top third of cities in the state. Two firms each include multiple appraisers, reflecting a modest concentration of practice within the local market.
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 Salisbury, NC?
16 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Salisbury according to the federal ASC National Registry: 2 Certified General and 14 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Salisbury?
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.