Philip Kantorovich is a Brentwood-based appraiser specializing in land valuation, new construction, pre-fire value analysis, and properties impacted by the recent Palisades fire.

I provide appraisal services throughout the Westside and greater Los Angeles, with a particular focus on the Pacific Palisades market. My work includes vacant land, redevelopment sites, new construction, and existing homes. I also have experience valuing properties affected by the recent wildfire, including retrospective (pre-fire) appraisals, as well as homes not directly impacted but located within affected areas.

Understand your property’s value before you move forward. A focused appraisal can provide the documentation and clarity needed to plan with confidence.Call 310 394-5424 or email: [email protected] or use the form below to inquire about your property appraisal.

An Appraiser’s Perspective on Postfire Property Values

Following the devastating fire in Pacific Palisades, the local real estate market has changed quickly and become far more complex. As a real estate appraiser working in the area, I have been valuing everything from vacant lots to homes that survived but are surrounded by heavily damaged neighborhoods. One of the biggest challenges today is determining market value in an environment where traditional comparable sales, or “comps,” may no longer reflect current buyer behavior.

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