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Appraisers in Swansboro, NC
9 licensed appraisers based in Swansboro, North Carolina.
8 Certified Residential · 1 Certified General
Nearly all licensed appraisers in Swansboro hold the Certified Residential credential, with a smaller number qualified as Certified General, which permits appraisal of all property types including commercial and complex assets. None are licensed in other states. Swansboro has one of the smaller appraiser bases in North Carolina, ranking below half of the state's cities with licensed professionals. The largest local firm includes multiple appraisers, and all listed appraisers provide contact information.
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 Swansboro, NC?
9 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Swansboro according to the federal ASC National Registry: 1 Certified General and 8 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Swansboro?
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.