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Appraisers in Winston-Salem, NC
47 licensed appraisers based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
21 Certified General · 22 Certified Residential · 4 Licensed
Winston-Salem has a balanced mix of certified general and certified residential appraisers, with a smaller number holding a licensed credential. Certified general appraisers are qualified to value all property types, including commercial and complex residential, while certified residential appraisers focus on one-to-four unit homes. Licensed appraisers serve residential properties within state-imposed value limits. Several firms in the area employ multiple appraisers, reflecting a modest concentration of practice. A portion of the local appraisers hold licenses in other states, expanding their scope beyond North Carolina. Among Forsyth County cities, Winston-Salem has the largest number of licensed appraisers, with nearby Kernersville and Lewisville also supporting appraiser bases.
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 Winston-Salem, NC?
47 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Winston-Salem according to the federal ASC National Registry: 21 Certified General, 22 Certified Residential, and 4 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Winston-Salem?
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.