These 5 approaches are commonly used to assess the value of real estate in the context of property division, particularly during divorce or separation proceedings.

Most new homeowners have something about their property that they want to change. And as family needs and design trends shift over time, many will eventually choose to remodel. Some homeowners make updates to their property before listing it to maximize their potential sales revenue.

When it comes to divorce realty, you might have a lot of questions. Each Friday, I’ll be answering one of those questions in depth here on my blog. This week, I’m starting off with the question I’m asked most often- what actually happens to the marital home during a divorce?

I am picturing heated negotiations, a dozen things to sort out - custody, support, napkin rings, and candlesticks. And then there’s the house. Money is tight, everyone feels like they’re getting the shaft, and you've agreed to sell the house but both parties are adamant “I am not putting a DIME into that place. It needs to be sold AS-IS.”

A Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE®) brings the knowledge and expertise of a solid understanding of the connection between Divorce, Family law and real estate strategies as they relate to the disposition of real property.

In a divorce, the family home is typically the largest asset that needs to be divided. For this reason it is extremely important to have an accurate value of the home.

Dividing Real Estate in a divorce can quickly turn into a big mess, and it often does. I share this case story with you, so that you and/or your Family Law clients don't find yourself in this situation.

As perhaps your most valuable asset, the house you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse share can become a major sticking point in your settlement. Before you contact your attorney to begin negotiating, consider these 5 important tips:

You've decided to go your separate ways and now it is time to divide the assets you've accumulated during the time of your marriage. Typically the equity in the home represents a significant portion of those assets so care must be taken to understand the equity position of the home.

In this weeks case study we had the following scenario…

Real property land mines come in many shapes and sizes. A surprise mortgage default, a changing market, or surprise liens can derail even the steadiest divorce case.

How many times have you witnessed a divorcing couple arguing and negotiating endlessly over the proceeds of selling their home?

Selling a home as a result of divorce is never easy and there are some common and frequent pitfalls to be aware of when discussing the sale of the home.

70% of divorces involve property, so selecting a real estate agent is crucial.

What happens when one parent purposefully undermines the other, influencing a child to become alienated from the other?

Zillow’s announcement to lay off 25% of its workforce sent shock waves across the real estate industry. Here’s why.

As you know, when your clients need to sell their house, the property must be empty of all belongings before escrow closes. Here’s the dilemma: The clock starts ticking as soon as the property is under contract.

Why it’s so important.

Why it’s so important.

Why it’s so important.