Frequently Asked Questions

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A divorce real estate listing is very different from a traditional real estate listing, and the two should not be handled the same way. In a divorce transaction, there are parallel legal and emotional complications that could undermine or jeopardize the successful sale of real property, so these need to be navigated correctly from the outset

Yes, if you are considering listing your home then I can prepare a comprehensive Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) on your property. I am also affiliated with reputable appraisers that can assist you if you feel that would be more appropriate to your objectives.

Yes, I hold an elite designation as a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE®). This means I have undergone extensive training, and am constantly attending ongoing masterminds with CDRE's nationwide to further fine-tune and improve my skillset. A CDRE® is a trained, neutral expert that works closely with family law attorneys and mediators to handle the sale of real property in divorce transactions. 

The length of time it takes to sell a property can vary depending on a number of factors, such as the location, condition, and price of the property, as well as market conditions. I will work diligently to market your property and find the right buyer at the highest price as quickly as possible.

Restraining orders (DVRO's) are just one example of why divorce real estate listings need to be handled differently, and with expertize and competence. I will gather details from both parties regarding the nature of any restraining orders and ensure that the specific terms of the restraining order are upheld throughout.

Not unless you want to. I can communicate with both of you separately or together, depending on your specific preferences.

I will share pertinent information only, to keep your legal representation abreast of what is going on with the sale of the property, and to ensure that we have accurate instructions for the correct disbursement of proceeds at closing. Occasionally, I will request that counsel intervene, but only if we reach an impasse that cannot be resolved through my efforts alone.

As in traditional real estate, the best prices are fetched when a home is well prepared for the market. I will provide options and resources for you to get your home prepared, staged as necessary, and professionally photographed. My timelines will be made clear to both parties upfront, and I will keep you updated throughout the process. It's extremely important to me to maximize equity in the sale of your home so that you can both move on to a fresh chapter as financially well prepared as possible.

For land sales and commercial properties, I will co-broker with someone that has the additional skills necessary in these transactions. I will provide my divorce expertize and the co-broker will contribute their transaction specific expertize.

Yes, I will put you in touch with a reputable real estate professional that can assist you with making your new start, and will also refer you to a divorce certified lending professional.

I serve the greater Portland Metro Area, but can also work anywhere in Oregon by co-brokering with other reputable realtors.