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Appraisers in Wake Forest, NC
25 licensed appraisers based in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
19 Certified Residential · 4 Licensed · 2 Certified General
Wake Forest has one of the larger appraiser bases in North Carolina, ranking among the top third of cities in the state. Most appraisers here hold a Certified Residential credential, with several licensed to handle residential properties under value limits and a few qualified to appraise all property types, including commercial and complex assets. Nearly all listed appraisers provide a phone number for contact, and a small number hold licenses in other states. A few firms employ more than one appraiser in the city, with one firm representing the largest group of practitioners 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 Wake Forest, NC?
25 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Wake Forest according to the federal ASC National Registry: 2 Certified General, 19 Certified Residential, and 4 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Wake Forest?
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.