Westwood, a prominent neighborhood on the Westside of Los Angeles, is home to prestigious residential streets, upscale condominiums, and iconic landmarks like UCLA and Holmby Park. With luxury high-rises along Wilshire Boulevard, charming single-family homes in Little Holmby, and historic estates near Beverly Hills, real estate in Westwood holds significant value in divorce cases. A certified Divorce Appraisal is essential for accurately determining a property’s worth and ensuring legal compliance during marital asset division.
Whether you’re a divorcing homeowner, attorney, or mediator working in Westwood, a professional appraisal provides the fairness, clarity, and legal strength needed to navigate this complex process.
A Divorce Appraisal is a certified property valuation conducted by a licensed appraiser to determine a home's fair market value for the purpose of dividing marital assets. The appraisal may reflect the current market value or a retrospective value—such as the value on the date of separation.
These appraisals are commonly used for:
Calculating spousal buyouts
Dividing community property fairly
Supporting mediation and arbitration
Meeting court documentation standards
Financial planning and disclosures
Westwood includes some of the most valuable residential real estate in Los Angeles. From multi-million-dollar homes in Little Holmby to high-rise units in The Wilshire Corridor, the range of property types requires detailed and localized analysis. A professional appraiser ensures each property's unique qualities are properly reflected in its value.
California family law courts require USPAP-compliant, certified appraisals when real property is included in a divorce. Our reports meet all legal and evidentiary standards and are accepted in court, mediation, and private settlements.
Conflicting opinions on home value can stall divorce negotiations. A neutral third-party appraisal provides a fair, well-supported opinion of value, helping both parties reach agreement faster and with confidence.
If one spouse wishes to keep the home, a certified appraisal supports accurate buyout calculations or offsets other marital assets like investments, businesses, or retirement funds.
We provide certified divorce appraisals for a wide variety of property types in Westwood, including:
Luxury condominiums along the Wilshire Corridor (The Remington, The Wilshire, Blair House, etc.)
Single-family homes in Little Holmby and Westwood Hills
Historic estates near Holmby Park and UCLA
Townhomes and newer developments near Westwood Village
Multi-family residences near the university district or Century City border
Each appraisal is based on location, size, views, upgrades, building amenities, recent sales, and local market conditions.
A certified appraisal from Pacific Home Appraisers includes:
Full inspection of the property (interior and exterior, if accessible)
Comparable sales analysis using verified Westwood market data
Adjustments for location, square footage, amenities, condition, and view
Parcel maps, assessor data, zoning details, and photographs
Final certified opinion of value in a USPAP-compliant PDF report
The report is ready for use in court, mediation, or asset negotiations.
Divorcing homeowners seeking clarity and fair asset division
Family law attorneys preparing for court or mediation
Mediators and arbitrators needing neutral documentation
Judges and court-appointed evaluators
CPAs and financial advisors managing marital asset strategy
We begin with a private discussion to determine your specific needs, confirm the appraisal’s purpose and effective date, and schedule a property inspection.
Our licensed appraiser inspects the property to document its features, condition, upgrades, layout, and any unique attributes that may impact value.
We evaluate recent sales of similar properties within Westwood, applying professional adjustments to account for location, upgrades, square footage, and other relevant factors.
We deliver your completed appraisal within five to seven business days, with 48-hour expedited service available. Reports are delivered in PDF format, ready for legal and financial use.
Yes. We offer retrospective appraisals to reflect the property’s value on a legally significant date such as the separation or petition filing.
Absolutely. Our reports are USPAP-compliant and certified, and routinely accepted in California family court proceedings.
Yes. Many divorcing couples choose to hire a neutral third-party appraiser to simplify the process and avoid conflicting valuations.
With over 5,000 completed appraisals throughout Southern California, Pacific Home Appraisers offers unmatched experience in high-value real estate and Divorce Appraisals. We understand the complexities of Westwood's market and provide clear, accurate, and legally defensible valuations.
Expertise in Westwood’s luxury condos and historic residential markets
Certified, USPAP-compliant reports accepted by courts, attorneys, and mediators
Timely completion: five to seven business days, with rush delivery available
Trusted by judges, CPAs, and legal professionals
Responsive, confidential, and impartial service
If you're navigating a divorce and need a certified Real Estate Appraisal in Westwood, contact Pacific Home Appraisers today.
Call 818-880-1466 Visit www.pacifichomeappraisers.com to schedule your consultation or learn more.
We’re here to deliver fairness, accuracy, and trusted valuation when you need it most.