Find an agent who will stay neutral throughout the sale
For many couples, their house is the most valuable asset they have.
Selling during a divorce is very different than a traditional real estate sale. Most agents do not know to ask if there is a court order, restraining order, or unlike a typical listing, understand that both sides MUST agree to and sign the listing contract.
The significance of the house in a divorce
The house is the #1 source of funds to:
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Pay for the divorce itself
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Pay off debt
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Re-establish housing for each party
Challenges of the house in divorce:
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The house is often in the crossfire of emotions
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The litigation process can interfere with the sale of the house.
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The financial hit can impact credit to obtain new housing
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Real estate professionals are often unskilled in divorce transactions
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Real estate professionals can have a conflict of interest (i.e., they represent the buyer and seller)
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They sell divorce listings to investors
My job is to ensure that divorcing homeowners are represented by a neutral Realtor® who will work to get them as much money as we possibly can.
Are you looking for a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert outside of Wisconsin? I can refer you to a CDRE™ in your state.