When working with clients who are selling a house during a divorce, several potential issues may arise.
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Disagreements over the list price,
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Sabotaging showings or the sale
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Refusal to sign the necessary paperwork,
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A restrained party accessing the house.
As Certified Divorce Real Estate Experts (CDREs®), our job is to address these challenges through a specific listing process that we follow for couples going through a divorce.
Our goal is to prevent and mitigate conflicts so that the listing can progress smoothly and efficiently while also maintaining our client's confidentiality and privacy regarding their divorce. Below, you will find additional information about our CDRE® certification and our CVs.
Family Law Resources
What is a CDRE®?
A Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert is a REALTOR® who has undergone extensive training specifically for selling homes involved in a divorce. To become a CDRE®, an experienced agent must pass Illumni Institute's rigorous certification program, which lasts several months. This program is application-only and taught by a team of family law attorneys, mediators, mortgage professionals, and real estate experts.
Fair Market Valuations
We can be hired to perform Fair Market Valuations to determine a property's estimated market value.
These valuations can be performed in person or sight unseen for an approximate price if being used for buyout situations. Our Fair Market Valuations come with a full report, and we are prepared to testify if there is a disagreement on price.
Divorce Listings
If there's a disagreement over which REALTOR® to use when selling your client's marital home, we can help. As CDREs®, we act as an unbiased, neutral party, communicating equally and separately with all parties involved. We never practice dual agency nor represent either seller as a buyer while the home is being sold.
We can be brought in as neutral by agreement or by court appointment. If there is a non titled spouse involved that has an equitable interest, we have solutions in place to make sure they have a say in the decision making.
We have a specific listing process that we follow to help reduce conflict, maintain privacy, and keep things moving smoothly. We always abide by court orders or mutual agreements about timelines and the distribution of proceeds. Additionally, we ensure that the title company or closing attorney is aware of how the proceeds will be distributed.
Expert Witness Testimony
We come from a background in law enforcement and have experience testifying in the courtroom.
We have also been trained to testify in matters regarding a divorce sale, which could include an unrealistic sale price or timeline, sale sabotage, and how one spouse's actions may negatively impact the sale or the value of the home.
We document communication throughout the entire process, so if down the line, the situation changes and the matter needs to go before a judge, we are prepared to do so.
Education and CLE Credits
As part of our CDRE® mission and culture, we provide education to attorneys and their staff on real estate matters and divorce.
We offer free access to CLE classes that are conducted online, every 4th Wednesday of each month. If you are interested in getting your complimentary access pass, please get in touch with us. Additionally, you can subscribe to our monthly newsletter to stay updated on the latest trends and market activity in the housing market.