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Appraisers in Wilmington, NC
108 licensed appraisers based in Wilmington, North Carolina.
25 Certified General · 79 Certified Residential · 4 Licensed
Wilmington has a substantial number of licensed appraisers, nearly all of whom list a phone number for contact. The majority hold a Certified Residential credential, with a smaller group qualified as Certified General, and a few with a Licensed status. Several firms in the area employ multiple appraisers, and a small number are licensed in other states. The city ranks among the larger appraiser bases in North Carolina, with nearby communities in New Hanover County also hosting appraisers.
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 Wilmington, NC?
108 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Wilmington according to the federal ASC National Registry: 25 Certified General, 79 Certified Residential, and 4 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Wilmington?
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.