be experienced at working with couples in the midst of divorce or 2) may not be impartial to both spouses and 3) don't have an established track record of successfully selling homes for top dollar. The duties of a listing agent are much different than those of a buyer's agent, so be sure to carefully vet your listing agent and ensure that they have a proven home selling system and top- tier strategies to help you achieve your goal of a successful home sale. There are Realtors® who focus specifically on helping people who are going through a divorce. They are known as Certified Divorce Specialists™ (CDS™) ts™ (CDS™). These agents have been thoroughly trained in legal and tax aspects of divorce. If the house is handled improperly during the divorce, the result could be that one or both spouses end up ineligible to qualify for a mortgage for many years. A real estate professional experienced in the divorce niche can provide clients with step-by-step guidance to protect themselves legally and financially. Mary has invested in the additional training required to receive her Certified Divorce Specialist designation. What defines a “good” real estate agent? That often depends on your particular circumstances. For someone selling a home during a divorce, it means finding someone with experience dealing with divorcing couples and who is an expert negotiator — not only between seller and buyer, but between seller and seller, who are not always on the same page or even on speaking terms with each other. Some Realtors® prefer not to take on listings with divorcing couples because the process is often more complex and labor-intensive than a standard real estate transaction. Not every real estate agent is equipped to handle the complexity of property issues that come with the division. Most of all, you have to like your agent. You might be spending a lot of time with him or her over the next few months. This has to be a person who is calm, cool, and collected, is sensitive to
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