Divorce Appraisal in Contra Costa County

What is a divorce appraisal?

A divorce appraisal is an independent, certified opinion of your property's fair market value, prepared specifically to support property settlement during a divorce or legal separation. In California, real property must be valued at fair market value before it can be divided between parties. A clear, well-documented appraisal gives both sides a factual foundation for settlement discussions.

Brandi Hudson (CA Certified Residential Appraiser #AR029078) provides divorce appraisals throughout Contra Costa and Alameda County that are prepared with full USPAP compliance and explained in plain language — so both parties understand the basis for the opinion of value.

When is a divorce appraisal needed?

• When both parties need to agree on the value of a shared home for settlement purposes
• When one spouse is buying out the other's equity interest
• When the property is being sold as part of the settlement and a baseline value is needed
• When a mediator or financial neutral requires an independent third-party opinion
• When both parties have received different informal estimates and need a neutral, documented opinion

Settlement and mediation focus

Our divorce appraisals are prepared for settlement, mediation, and informed financial planning — not litigation. We focus on delivering a clear, well-supported opinion that helps both parties move forward with confidence.

If you are working with a mediator, collaborative divorce attorney, or divorce financial analyst (CDFA), we are experienced in providing the type of neutral, documented valuation that supports productive settlement conversations.

What makes a good divorce appraisal?

In a divorce, the appraisal isn't just a number — it directly affects how equity is divided and what each party walks away with. A well-prepared, clearly documented appraisal from a certified appraiser with local market expertise gives both parties and their advisors a credible foundation for reaching agreement.

Hudson Valuation Group serves the East Bay and Delta communities where waterfront properties, canal-front homes, and golf course parcels require specialized local knowledge. These property types are common in Discovery Bay, Brentwood, and the surrounding area — and they require appraisers who genuinely understand the market.

What's included

• Full interior and exterior property inspection
• Comparable sales analysis using verified market data
• Documented adjustment methodology
• Clear, well-supported opinion of current market value
• USPAP-compliant written report

Service area

We provide divorce appraisals throughout Contra Costa County — Walnut Creek, Danville, San Ramon, Concord, Lafayette, Alamo, Orinda, Brentwood, Antioch, Discovery Bay, Pittsburg, and Martinez — and throughout Alameda County including Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, Fremont, Castro Valley, Berkeley, and Oakland.