It may cost you a few hundred dollars upfront, but buyers appreciate having this information available, and that goes a long way toward building a relationship of trust and willingness to do business. FINDING THE RI G THE RIGHT REAL REAL GHT REAL REALTOR® Choosing the right listing agent is important. As obvious as this might seem, selecting the best real estate agent for you can be difficult. Most people personally know a real estate agent, but don’t jump headlong into working with friends who 1) may not be experienced at working with couples in the midst of divorce or 2) may not be impartial to both spouses. As a CDRE, I am a trained neutral. I have extensive education to handle the emotions of the transaction. I do not favor one party over the other. My job is to the home and have BOTH parties(also considering the welfare of the any children involved) move forward in their life. Most agents are use to working with happy couples looking forward to their move. Whether your divorce is something you wanted or are fighting to not occur, it is fraught with emotions, and decisions have to be made according to the timing of the court. A traditional realtor, especially if they have never experienced a divorce themselves, can not understand the issues that arise between the parties. There are Realtors® who focus specifically on helping people who are going through a divorce. They are known as Certified Divorce Real Estate Experts. I am one of those agents. These agents have been thoroughly trained in legal and tax aspects of divorce. If the house is handled improperly during the divorce, the result could be that one or both spouses end up ineligible to qualify for a mortgage for many years. A real estate professional experienced in the divorce niche can provide clients with step-by-step guidance to protect themselves legally and financially. What defines a “good” real estate agent? That often depends on your particular circumstances. For someone selling a home
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