CHAPTER 17 Serious Considerations
Selling your home in the midst of a divorce is difficult, and that’s putting it mildly. To say a business transaction with your ex-spouse is likely going to be a difficult endeavor is an understatement. With this in mind, it will require you to muster all of your restraint, patience, do a lot of tongue biting, and maintain a steely resolve to see it through as painlessly as possible. I've always found that certain books resonate with my clients during times like these, and I'm happy to share my recommended reading list. I guaranty these works will strengthen your mind and get your head in the right place to make it through with as much dignity as possible. If either you or your ex-spouse is difficult and uncooperative, there is, of course, always legal recourse, but that’s only going to cost you more — more time, more money, more pain and suffering. The most important aspect of this though, is your time. If you've been successful in the past, you will likely become successful again when the divorce is finalized, as you will no longer have the emotional baggage hindering your focus. The pain will be unavoidable, as in many cases, divorce is like death, and signifies the end of an era and life with a partner you may have known for decades. But by postponing the inevitable, all you are doing is delaying the time until your true healing can begin. With that in mind, there are a few things you need to consider in order to avoid trouble. To eliminate any misunderstandings by you, your ex-spouse, your agent, or an interested buyer, discuss this list of potential trouble spots with your trusted agent.
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