Appraisers in Cincinnati, OH
140 licensed appraisers based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
45 Certified General · 75 Certified Residential · 20 Licensed
Cincinnati's roster runs Certified Residential-heavy, with a little over half the appraisers holding that credential for one- to four-unit home valuations, and a sizable Certified General group covering commercial and more complex assignments. Integra Realty Resources is among the firms with multiple appraisers registered in the city. Nearly every appraiser listed for Cincinnati has a phone number on file. About a third also carry licenses in other states. Cincinnati ranks second in Ohio's list of appraiser markets, behind only Columbus, and Hamilton County's coverage extends into Loveland and Blue Ash as well.
About appraisal licensing in Ohio
Ohio appraisers are licensed by the Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing within the Ohio Department of Commerce, which issues four credential levels from Registered Appraiser Assistant to State-Certified General. Note that Ohio replaced its old eLicense lookup in October 2025: the current public License Look-Up lives at elicense.ohio.gov (older elicense3 links you may find elsewhere are dead). Search by name or license number to confirm a license is active.
- Registered Appraiser Assistant
- State-Licensed Residential Appraiser
- State-Certified Residential Appraiser
- State-Certified General Appraiser
Consumer-direct single-family appraisals typically run about $300 to $600 in most Ohio markets, among the most affordable of the launch states. As a regulated benchmark, the VA fee schedule effective May 2026 sets single-family appraisal fees in Ohio at $650 to $750 depending on county.
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed property appraisers are in Cincinnati, OH?
140 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Cincinnati according to the federal ASC National Registry: 45 Certified General, 75 Certified Residential, and 20 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Cincinnati?
Consumer-direct single-family appraisals typically run about $300 to $600 in most Ohio markets, among the most affordable of the launch states. As a regulated benchmark, the VA fee schedule effective May 2026 sets single-family appraisal fees in Ohio at $650 to $750 depending on county. Rush assignments and unusual properties price above the range.
How do I verify a Ohio appraiser's license?
Look up the appraiser on the Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing license search at https://elicense.ohio.gov/oh_verifylicense, or check the federal ASC National Registry at asc.gov.