Why the Right Realtor Is an Important Part of the Divorce Support Team.
The Professionals Behind the Plan
is a family law attorney’s guide to some of the advisors who help their clients make better-informed decisions throughout divorce.
If you are preparing for divorce or trying to understand which professionals may belong on your divorce support team, speak with an experienced family law attorney. The right legal guidance can help you identify the issues, prioritize decisions, and bring in trusted professionals when their insight may help you move forward with confidence.
Installment 1: Why the Right Realtor Is an Important Part of the Divorce Support Team
When a marital home must be sold, the decision is rarely just about putting a sign in the yard. The home is often the family’s largest asset, but it is also a source of emotional attachment and a major part of any financial settlement, often factoring into custody, parenting time, and other issues in the divorce. A realtor who understands how divorce-related sales are different from typical listings helps clients by providing communication and clarity about the process, which translates into less stress for all involved.
From the family law attorney’s perspective, a realtor’s guidance can be invaluable when the parties need to determine when the home should be listed, what repairs or staging may be appropriate, how offers will be handled, and what timeline is realistic. In some cases, the parties may disagree about value or what credits to offer the Buyer. A knowledgeable realtor provides market-based information that helps move the conversation toward resolution by relying on evidence, rather than emotion, which can make all the difference between a smooth sale or a difficult one.
In this installment, I am joined by Debi Riska of The Key Real Estate Group in Roxbury, NJ, where she prides herself on being not your average realtor, but on providing her clients with concierge-level service.
“In a divorce sale, the goal is to keep the process as organized and objective as possible. Setting clear expectations with all Sellers about pricing, showings, repairs, and communication reduces conflict and helps focus both parties on achieving the best outcome.” - Debi
A realtor may also help attorneys and clients resolve issues related to the logistics of the sale. For example, if one spouse is living in the home, how will showings be scheduled? Who will pay for pre-listing repairs? Will both parties need to approve the listing price? What happens if an offer comes in below expectations? A knowledgeable realtor can give advice and suggestions based on what they have seen work in similar situations, drawing from their experience to help avoid problems before they arise.
The selection of a listing agent for your home is always worth careful consideration, but maybe even more so when the sale happens due to a divorce. Remember, it is not only a financial transaction, but it may affect support, relocation, school schedules, or other aspects of the overall settlement. The right realtor does not replace legal advice, but can provide the market insight and transaction support needed to make the legal plan seamless.
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