RE/MAX Realtor Carol Hertel Helps Ease the Burden of Selling a Home During Divorce
Highlands Ranch, CO (PRWEB) December 10, 2015 -- “Divorce is a highly emotional and stressful time for both parties involved, and trying to sell the family home at the same time just adds to the misery,” said Carol, a Certified Real Estate Divorce Specialist. “Additionally, the process of selling a home during divorce is fraught with financial pitfalls that both parties might be unaware of, such as splitting up the biggest assets most couples have and how it should be done fairly.”
These pitfalls can be avoided, suggests Carol, by contacting someone that has not only been through a divorce personally, but has also helped many people through this process and has taken extra training, such as a Real Estate Divorce Specialist Training Course. Realtors who achieve this designation are trained in the legal and tax aspects of divorce that many divorce lawyers don’t even know, and can help both parties when it comes to selling a home during divorce. For instance, the spouse who moved out of the home as long as 6 years ago can still take a $250,000 exclusion when the house is sold, even though the spouse who stayed in the house also took a $250,000 exclusion.
According to the Fox Business article, the home is often the last item dealt with in a divorce, as it is one of the most emotionally charged aspects of a divorce. However, there are tips to ensure the process is as seamless as possible, first and foremost finding a Realtor who is completely neutral, such as Carol, a RE/MAX Hall of Fame recipient who works with a team that specializes in all aspects of divorce-lenders, mediators, financial planners, etc.
“Timing is also crucial,” said Carol. “Although your divorce might not coincide with optimal selling months, keep in mind that March and April are widely considered the best months to put your home on the market, while the winter months can be tough.”
It is also imperative, adds Carol, that despite any lingering acrimony, both parties need to be involved in the selling process, such as settling on the asking price and reviewing offers. If one person chooses to opt out of the process, the two still need to discuss their options, such as one buying the other out, if economically feasible. However, no matter what the circumstances might be, a trusted yet neutral Realtor can help get the best deal possible for both parties while educating them on the process.
“I am always looking for the fairest, most equitable split for my clients,” said Carol. “It is important to contact a professional that can act fairly and not be emotionally involved for both parties to achieve a common goal.”
In a review on Zillow, one of Carol’s clients stated that Carol “walked with me through a very tough transition of selling my family home after my divorce. She actually is a Certified Real Estate Divorce Specialist, which helped tremendously in navigating the whole process in regards to specific financial and tax issues after the divorce. Her care, compassion and thoughtfulness throughout the whole transaction made this difficult time a lot less difficult.”
About Carol Hertel, RE/MAX Professionals
Carol Hertel has been in real estate for more than twelve years and works with buyers and sellers throughout Denver, Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Lone Tree, Littleton, Greenwood Village, Castle Rock, Jefferson, Lakewood, Morrison and Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Carol has been named one of Denver’s top Realtors by the local 5280 Magazine for five consecutive years. For more information, please call (303) 949-0321. Her office is located at 1745 Shea Center Drive, Suite 100, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.
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