Dividing real estate during a divorce is a highly sensitive and financially significant process. In an affluent neighborhood like Brentwood, where home values range from $2 million traditional residences to $20 million+ gated estates, a certified divorce appraisal is critical. Whether you're preparing for court, resolving disputes through mediation, or negotiating a property buyout, an independent, well-supported appraisal ensures fairness, clarity, and legal compliance.
At Pacific Home Appraisers, we provide professional Divorce Appraisal Services in Brentwood, trusted by family law attorneys, mediators, fiduciaries, and high-net-worth clients. With over 5,000 certified appraisals completed since 2005, our expertise in luxury and custom residential properties sets us apart.
California’s community property law requires the equitable division of all marital assets—including real estate. In a neighborhood like Brentwood, where location, privacy, architecture, and amenities can create substantial value differences, online estimates or outdated tax records are not sufficient.
A certified divorce appraisal provides:
A fair market value or retrospective valuation for property division
Legally compliant documentation for court filings and financial disclosures
Support for buyout negotiations when one party wishes to retain the home
Protection against value disputes with a neutral third-party opinion
Compliance with all California Family Law requirements
In addition to divorce appraisals, Pacific Home Appraisers provides a full range of certified residential valuation services in Brentwood, including:
Determine the property’s market value as of a decedent’s passing for estate settlement, IRS reporting, and probate court.
Establish market value as of a past date—commonly the date of separation, death, or trust creation.
Court-compliant, certified reports prepared for estate distribution and probate proceedings.
We provide legal support and expert court testimony in real estate value disputes, including divorce, probate, and partnership dissolution cases.
Appraisals for pre-sale analysis, estate planning, refinancing, tax appeals, and insurance valuation.
We specialize in appraising high-end homes in Brentwood’s most desirable areas—Brentwood Park, Crestwood Hills, Mandeville Canyon, and the Brentwood Country Estates enclave. We evaluate square footage, architectural design, lot size, view orientation, security, privacy, and location-specific value drivers.
Our reports are prepared by California Certified Residential Appraisers and meet formatting and documentation standards required by California Superior Courts and family law professionals.
We remain impartial whether hired by one spouse or jointly. All assignments are handled with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality.
Standard turnaround time is 5 to 7 business days, with 48-hour rush service available for urgent cases.
We confirm the purpose and effective valuation date (current or retrospective) and schedule the property inspection at your convenience.
We assess the interior and exterior condition of the home, layout, upgrades, amenities, square footage, and architectural features.
We identify comparable sales within Brentwood and apply tailored adjustments based on condition, lot size, and unique amenities.
You receive a detailed, court-ready appraisal report that includes maps, photographs, comps, and a supported opinion of value.
Gated estates and celebrity-owned homes
Contemporary and Mediterranean custom homes
Mid-century and Spanish-style architecture
Townhomes and luxury condominiums near San Vicente Blvd
Divorce, trust, and probate-involved residential real estate
Can both spouses retain the same appraiser? Yes. Many couples jointly retain one neutral appraiser to avoid valuation disputes and save costs. Our reports are accepted in mediation and court.
Are your appraisals court-approved? Absolutely. All of our reports meet California legal standards and are routinely submitted in family and probate court.
Do you offer retrospective valuations? Yes. We offer retrospective appraisals based on any past date relevant to your legal or financial needs.
Is the process confidential? Yes. We maintain full discretion and coordinate with attorneys, agents, or fiduciaries as needed.
In addition to Brentwood, we provide certified appraisal services in:
Bel Air
Pacific Palisades
Westwood
Santa Monica
Beverly Hills
Holmby Hills
West Los Angeles
Mandeville Canyon
Rustic Canyon
If you are going through a divorce or need a certified property appraisal in Brentwood, trust Pacific Home Appraisers for accurate, defensible, and court-ready valuation services.
Call us today: 818-880-1466 Visit: www.pacifichomeappraisers.com
Let us help you move forward with confidence—through clarity, precision, and a certified valuation that reflects Brentwood’s true market value.