Our Services

Divorce Appraisals

Divorce is a painful process in which there are many decisions to be made including

‘who’s staying’ and ‘who’s going’ when determining what happens to the Real Estate involved. Oftentimes the home is put up for sale, with the profits being split, or one of the parties may buy the other one out.

Bankruptcy Appraisals

Ever wonder how a bankruptcy debtor calculates the value of their home?

A home appraisal provides you with an accurate assessment of your home’s fair market value. Significant discrepancies in the value of your home can create potential problems in bankruptcy.

Estate Planning and Date of Death Appraisals

When an estate has a transfer of ownership due to death or inheritance, it is very common for a real estate appraisal to be needed for tax purposes.

In addition to needing a retrospective or date of death appraisal during the settlement process........

Easement or Eminent Domain Issues

At So Cal Home Appraisals, we have experience in partial property valuations that go along with either Easement disputes

Valuing only a portion of a property can be a very difficult undertaking. If you are having to deal with an angry neighbor,

Equestrian And Ranch Properties

So Cal Home Appraisals is uniquely qualified to appraise equestrian properties of all sizes. .

With the ever changing landscape of the greater Los Angeles area as well as its continued growth, the line between urban, suburban and rural property is continually changing.

Estate Planning

Financial and Estate Planners are often relied upon by their clients to provide sound, well-informed advice.

Real estate holdings are often at the center of the plan as they’re usually the client’s largest assets.

PMI Removal

PMI, the acronym for private mortgage insurance, allows individuals to purchase their home with less than a 20% down payment. If you are paying PMI,

Every month, if you’re like most of us, you dutifully make your mortgage payment. Have you ever given any thought to exactly what makes up your monthly payment?

Pre-Foreclosure & Short Sales

So Cal Home Appraisals is a leading provider of real estate appraisals for REO foreclosures and short sales.

Our foreclosure and short sale appraisal services cater to the needs of homeowners in default, banks with real estate owned properties (REOs),

Pre-Listing, Pre-Purchase, FSBO’s

Today’s market can be challenging. Whether you’re a homeowner selling your property on your own, or with a seasoned Realtor, it’s often difficult to sift through

That’s where So Cal Home Appraisals comes in. We have a long history of working with homeowners trying to selling their own home as well as Realtors needing additional support

Rush Appraisals Available

RUSH and SUPER-RUSH service is available for most of our appraisals.

Please understand that not all properties are eligible for this service and our existing commitments may limit our ability to provide the rush service for you.

Tax Assessment Appeals

When the market hits a downturn, many homes continue to be taxed at higher rates based on previous sales prices.

Sometimes, matters like this can be resolved with a phone call. However, if after discussing your assessment with your local taxing authority you