Burbank, often referred to as the "Media Capital of the World," is home to major studios, a thriving business sector, and a diverse housing market. With neighborhoods ranging from Magnolia Park to the Burbank Hills, real estate in Burbank can represent a substantial portion of a marital estate during divorce. A certified Divorce Appraisal is essential to determine an accurate and legally defensible market value for equitable asset division under California family law.
If you're a divorcing homeowner, attorney, or mediator in Burbank, a professional appraisal provides clarity, impartiality, and the documentation needed to support fair and informed financial decisions.
A Divorce Appraisal is a certified real estate valuation prepared by a licensed appraiser to establish the fair market value of a property during a divorce. This valuation can be based on the current market or a retrospective date, such as the date of separation or legal filing.
Divorce appraisals are used to:
Determine fair buyout figures for one spouse
Support legal filings and expert testimony
Facilitate court-ordered property division
Assist with mediation and private settlement
Comply with financial disclosure requirements
Burbank features a wide variety of residential options, from historic homes in Magnolia Park to luxury estates in the hills and newer developments near downtown. Property values differ greatly based on location, lot size, view, and upgrades. A local appraiser with experience in Burbank’s submarkets is critical for delivering an accurate valuation.
Courts in California mandate USPAP-compliant, certified appraisals when real estate is part of a divorce case. Our reports meet these legal standards and are accepted in mediation, court, and financial planning.
In many divorces, disagreements over the value of the home can lead to delays or legal complications. A third-party appraisal offers an unbiased, data-driven valuation that both parties can rely on to reach a fair outcome.
When one spouse wishes to retain the home, a professional appraisal determines the value for a fair buyout. It also helps allocate other marital assets like retirement accounts, investments, or businesses.
We offer certified divorce appraisals for various residential property types in Burbank, including:
Single-family homes in Magnolia Park, Chandler Park, and the Rancho District
Hillside estates and view homes above Sunset Canyon
Townhomes and condominiums near downtown Burbank
Multi-family properties and income-producing units
Remodeled and custom homes with unique architectural features
Each appraisal considers size, location, upgrades, amenities, condition, and recent local comparable sales.
A certified appraisal from Pacific Home Appraisers includes:
A complete interior and exterior property inspection (when accessible)
Detailed analysis of recent comparable sales in Burbank
Market-based adjustments for lot size, square footage, condition, and amenities
Supporting documentation: parcel maps, assessor data, zoning details, and photographs
Final certified opinion of value in a USPAP-compliant PDF report
Our reports are formatted for legal use in court filings, mediation, and financial planning.
Divorcing homeowners seeking fair property valuations
Family law attorneys representing clients in litigation or settlement
Mediators and arbitrators resolving asset division
Judges and court-appointed referees in contested cases
CPAs and financial planners advising clients on post-divorce finances
We begin with a private consultation to determine the appraisal's purpose, confirm the effective date (current or retrospective), and schedule the inspection.
Our appraiser visits the home, evaluating layout, upgrades, views, finishes, and other features that influence market value.
We analyze comparable properties in Burbank and apply market-based adjustments to develop a credible and supportable opinion of value.
Reports are delivered within five to seven business days, with 48-hour expedited service available. All reports are secure, court-ready, and delivered in PDF format.
Yes. We offer retrospective appraisals that reflect a property’s value on a legally relevant past date.
Absolutely. Our appraisals are USPAP-compliant and certified, and are widely used in court proceedings, mediation, and expert witness contexts.
Yes. Many couples choose a neutral third-party appraiser to simplify the process, reduce legal costs, and avoid conflicting valuations.
With over 5,000 certified appraisals completed across Southern California, Pacific Home Appraisers offers unmatched experience in Divorce Appraisals. We understand Burbank’s dynamic real estate market and provide accurate, legally compliant valuations that support fairness and resolution.
Deep knowledge of Burbank’s unique neighborhoods and market trends
Certified, USPAP-compliant reports accepted in court and mediation
Timely service: five to seven business days, with rush options available
Trusted by attorneys, mediators, judges, and financial professionals
Confidential, impartial, and highly responsive service
If you are going through a divorce and need a certified Real Estate Appraisal in Burbank, contact Pacific Home Appraisers today.
Call 818-880-1466 Visit www.pacifichomeappraisers.com to learn more or schedule your consultation.
We provide trusted, fair, and professional valuation services when accuracy and clarity matter most.