Van Nuys, located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, features a diverse housing market with everything from starter homes and duplexes to renovated single-family residences and small income properties. In divorce cases, real estate often represents the most substantial asset to divide. A certified Divorce Appraisal is essential for determining the fair market value of a Van Nuys property and ensuring a fair and legally compliant division.
Whether you’re a divorcing spouse, a family law attorney, or a mediator working through a separation, a professional real estate appraisal in Van Nuys brings clarity, neutrality, and legal strength to the decision-making process.
A Divorce Appraisal is a certified valuation of a property's fair market value, performed by a licensed real estate appraiser. It may reflect either the current value or a retrospective value—such as the value on the date of separation—depending on the legal requirements of the case.
These appraisals are used for:
Equitable division of real property
Spousal buyout negotiations
Mediation or arbitration
Court testimony and filings
Financial disclosures in divorce proceedings
Van Nuys includes everything from post-war homes to new construction and multifamily investment properties. A detailed, location-specific appraisal ensures fairness by considering local trends, upgrades, condition, and lot size.
California family courts require USPAP-compliant, certified appraisals for real property involved in a divorce. Our appraisals are designed to meet these standards and are accepted by judges, mediators, and attorneys across the state.
During divorce, disagreements often arise about property value. A neutral third-party appraisal provides an objective, data-supported valuation that reduces conflict and supports faster resolution.
If one spouse wants to keep the home, the appraisal provides a clear and supportable basis for calculating a buyout or dividing other marital assets to achieve balance.
We provide appraisals for all major Van Nuys property types, including:
Single-family homes in Valley Glen, Kester Ridge, and Mid-Town Van Nuys
Newer builds and renovated homes in Chandler Estates or North Van Nuys
Multifamily units and duplexes on Victory, Oxnard, and Vanowen
Townhomes and condos near Sepulveda, Sherman Way, and Woodman Ave
R3-zoned lots and development sites
Each appraisal considers local comparable sales, zoning, lot size, condition, view, and improvement value.
A certified appraisal from Pacific Home Appraisers includes:
Full interior and exterior inspection (when accessible)
Comparable sales analysis from Van Nuys and nearby neighborhoods
Adjustments for square footage, upgrades, location, and market condition
Assessor data, parcel maps, zoning confirmation, and photos
Final certified opinion of value in a USPAP-compliant PDF report
Reports are suitable for court proceedings, mediation, financial planning, or legal negotiation.
Family law attorneys handling property division
Spouses involved in buyout or settlement negotiations
Mediators and arbitrators seeking neutral documentation
Judges or court-appointed experts
Financial planners or CPAs helping manage divorce-related assets
We begin with a confidential consultation to determine your goals, appraisal purpose, and whether the effective date should be current or retrospective.
A licensed appraiser visits the home to evaluate layout, upgrades, amenities, and overall condition. This helps ensure an accurate and defensible market value.
We research and compare recent sales in Van Nuys and adjust for differences to calculate a fair, well-supported valuation.
The final appraisal report is delivered in five to seven business days, with 48-hour expedited service available. Reports are sent in secure PDF format and ready for legal, financial, or mediation use.
Yes. We offer retrospective appraisals to determine the market value as of a specific past date.
Absolutely. Our reports are certified and USPAP-compliant, and are accepted by family courts throughout California.
Yes. Many divorcing couples use a neutral third-party appraiser to simplify the process and avoid conflicting valuations.
With over 5,000 real estate appraisals completed throughout Southern California, Pacific Home Appraisers is a trusted name for Divorce Appraisals. We understand the local Van Nuys market and provide detailed, defensible valuations with speed and confidentiality.
Local knowledge of Van Nuys residential and multifamily properties
Reports accepted by family courts, attorneys, and financial advisors
Certified, USPAP-compliant appraisals
Quick turnaround: five to seven business days, with rush service available
Professional, discreet, and responsive service
If you're navigating a divorce and need a certified Real Estate Appraisal in Van Nuys, contact Pacific Home Appraisers today.
Call 818-880-1466 Visit www.pacifichomeappraisers.com to learn more or schedule your consultation.
We’re here to support your divorce process with clarity, accuracy, and trusted valuation expertise.