Appraisers in California

7,029 active licenses.

There are 7,029 active appraisal licenses in California according to the most recent regulator data, indexed by AppraiserPoint and refreshed monthly. That total breaks down to 2,475 Certified General, 3,937 Certified Residential, and 617 Licensed Residential.

By active appraiser count, the leading counties in California are Los Angeles (1,320), Orange (890), San Diego (605), Riverside (372), Contra Costa (311), Santa Clara (264), Sacramento (263), and San Bernardino (242).

Credential mix in California

CredentialActive licenses
Certified General2,475
Certified Residential3,937
Licensed Residential617

Counties with the most appraisers

Largest firms in California

Ranked by the number of listed appraisers associated with each firm.

FirmAppraisers
Cbre66
Cushman & Wakefield41
Chase35
Agwest Farm Credit30
Cbre, Inc.28
Newmark27
Chase Bank20
Bbg, Inc.19
Integra Realty Resources18
American Agcredit17

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Frequently asked questions

How many licensed appraisers are in California?

California has 7,029 active appraiser licenses, including 2,475 Certified General, 3,937 Certified Residential, and 617 Licensed Residential.

Which counties in California have the most appraisers?

The counties in California with the most active appraisers are Los Angeles (1,320), Orange (890), San Diego (605), Riverside (372), and Contra Costa (311).