Appraisers in South Carolina
2,044 active licenses.
Need a property appraised in South Carolina? Pick your county below to see licensed appraisers who work there, with their credentials, license status, and contact details.
For a house, condo, or small rental of up to four units, a Certified Residential or Licensed Residential appraiser is the usual choice. Licensed Residential appraisers are limited to simpler homes under $1 million, so go with Certified Residential for anything larger or unusual. Commercial buildings, non-residential land, and properties with five or more units need a Certified General appraiser. Whoever you hire, make sure their license is active in South Carolina before they start.
All counties
Credential mix in South Carolina
| Credential | Active licenses |
|---|---|
| Certified General | 968 |
| Certified Residential | 934 |
| Licensed Residential | 142 |
Counties with the most appraisers
| County | Active appraisers |
|---|---|
| Charleston | 169 |
| Greenville | 162 |
| Horry | 140 |
| Richland | 92 |
| Lexington | 81 |
| Beaufort | 64 |
| Spartanburg | 56 |
| York | 48 |
| Anderson | 36 |
| Berkeley | 32 |
Largest firms in South Carolina
Ranked by the number of listed appraisers associated with each firm.
| Firm | Appraisers |
|---|---|
| Cbre | 27 |
| Bbg, Inc. | 15 |
| Cushman & Wakefield | 12 |
| Integra Realty Resources | 12 |
| Newmark | 11 |
| Valbridge Property Advisors | 7 |
| Jll Valuation & Advisory Services, LLC | 6 |
| Partner Valuation Advisors | 6 |
| Colliers International | 5 |
| Cb Richard Ellis | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a real estate appraiser in South Carolina?
Start with your county. This page links to 46 South Carolina counties with listed appraisers, and each county page shows who works there along with their credentials and contact details. Contact two or three, tell them the property type and address, and ask about their fee and turnaround time.
How do I check an appraiser's license in South Carolina?
Every appraiser listed here shows their South Carolina license number, credential level, status, and expiration date, taken from the national appraiser registry kept by the federal Appraisal Subcommittee and refreshed monthly. Check that the status says Active and the expiration date falls after your appraisal date.
Are there commercial appraisers in South Carolina?
Yes. 968 appraisers in South Carolina hold the Certified General credential, which is required for commercial buildings, non-residential land, and properties with five or more units. Look for "Certified General" on the profile before you hire.
Can an appraiser licensed in another state appraise property in South Carolina?
Only if they're also licensed in South Carolina or get a temporary practice permit from South Carolina's appraiser board for that assignment. Many appraisers near state lines hold licenses in more than one state, and their profiles here list every state they're licensed in.