Yes: in Tennessee, appraisers need a state license issued by the Tennessee Real Estate Appraiser Commission. You can check a name yourself on Verify Public Search.
Appraisers in Tennessee: 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 Tennessee?
Tennessee assesses homes at 25% of appraised value. In Nashville-Davidson County the 2025 rate is $2.814 per $100 of assessed value in the Urban Services District and $2.782 in the General Services District, or $2,814 a year on a $400,000 home in the USD.
Check a appraiser yourself
- License required · Tennessee Real Estate Appraiser Commission
- Titles you will see: Licensed, Certified Residential, Certified General, Trainee
- Check a name yourself: Verify Public Search
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