Appraisers in South Dakota
360 active licenses.
Need a property appraised in South Dakota? 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 Dakota before they start.
All counties
Credential mix in South Dakota
| Credential | Active licenses |
|---|---|
| Certified General | 232 |
| Certified Residential | 106 |
| Licensed Residential | 22 |
Counties with the most appraisers
Largest firms in South Dakota
Ranked by the number of listed appraisers associated with each firm.
| Firm | Appraisers |
|---|---|
| Farm Credit Services Of Americ | 8 |
| Cbre | 6 |
| Crown Appraisals, Inc. | 5 |
| Partner Valuation Advisors | 3 |
| Ace Appraisal | 3 |
| Cushman & Wakefield | 3 |
| Eval.com | 3 |
| First Dakota National Bank | 3 |
| Newmark Valuation & Advisory | 3 |
| Steinley Real Estate Appraisal | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a real estate appraiser in South Dakota?
Start with your county. This page links to 34 South Dakota 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 Dakota?
Every appraiser listed here shows their South Dakota 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 Dakota?
Yes. 232 appraisers in South Dakota 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 Dakota?
Only if they're also licensed in South Dakota or get a temporary practice permit from South Dakota'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.