No: Massachusetts does not require a license for appraisers; only a voluntary certification exists (Board of Real Estate Appraisers). You can check a name yourself on ASC National Registry (Appraiser Registry).
Appraisers in Massachusetts: what buyers ask
How much does a home appraisal cost?
VA single-family appraisal fees run $650 to $1,500 by county (May 2026). Lenders must give you the appraisal promptly or 3 business days before closing.
How is property tax calculated in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts property tax is set city by city. In Boston the fiscal 2026 residential rate is $12.40 per $1,000 of assessed value, and owner-occupants can claim a residential exemption worth up to $4,353.74.
Check a appraiser yourself
- Voluntary certification only · Board of Real Estate Appraisers
- Titles you will see: State-certified general real estate appraiser, State-certified residential real estate appraiser, State-licensed real estate appraiser
- Check a name yourself: ASC National Registry (Appraiser Registry)
The 10 sectors of Boston
Dorchester · Roxbury · Brighton · East Boston · Jamaica Plain · Fenway · South Boston · South End · Hyde Park · Allston