A relationship that doesn’t work out is one of the most emotional experiences anyone can ever go through. When you and your former partner owned a house together, the situation gets even more complicated. An amicable separation process is always preferable whenever possible.
Even then, you will want to obtain expert advice so all parties involved can move on to the healing process with minimal disruption. One professional you will need in your corner is a knowledgeable and empathetic real estate agent. As always, in-depth knowledge and a sharp pulse on the market are critical, but you need more than someone with a high level of skill to protect your well-being during this delicate time. In this post, we’ll guide you through the steps of finding the right Realtor® to represent you while selling your home after a separation or divorce.
No matter what you decide, an accurate estimate of what your home is worth is an ideal place to start. The Tanya Crepulja Team can provide you with a complimentary home evaluation, which you can book here.
Neutrality Is the Foundation
We are all human, and sometimes, it’s normal to want someone to take your side in all matters. This is why surrounding yourself with friends who have your back is an integral part of the healing process. Your real estate agent, however, needs to be absolutely neutral.
At the Tanya Crepulja Team, we are committed to being kind and compassionate and supporting you throughout your journey. We will also represent you as a client in a way that will be uncontestable to get the best results given the circumstances. A high level of trust is required for an efficient resolution, which means you need a real estate agent who will be discreet while protecting your interests. This is why we must remain neutral and cannot take sides.
Selling your home during a divorce can be stressful, but you don’t have to be alone. The posts below can help you choose a real estate agent who is professional, compassionate, and deeply committed to your best interests:
- What Are The Benefits Of Working With A Boutique Real Estate Team?
- Everything You Need To Know About The Trust In Real Estate Services Act
- Realtor® Negotiation Red Flags You Don’t Want To Ignore
Respectful Representation Protects You
If your separation is contentious, treating each other with respect can be a tall order. However, you both have a right to the property under family law, and neither can sell without the other’s consent. In almost all cases, you each are entitled to 50% of the value of the matrimonial home, whether you were officially married or are considered common law.
The sooner you put the transaction behind you, the faster you can go your separate ways. It may be hard to imagine now, but you will soon begin rebuilding your life and creating new memories with your friends and loved ones.
For now, keeping the split as amicable as possible is better for everyone involved, including yourself. Even if you are on good terms, it can still be difficult to communicate with your former partner. The emotions of both the sale of the home and the separation can feel overwhelming.
Whenever it gets to be too much, you can lean on your real estate agent to mediate the situation. At the Tanya Crepulja Team, we offer complete white-glove service in all aspects of the transaction. Our expert communication skills allow for minimal contact with your former partner while getting maximum results from your sale. This is one of the many reasons we stay neutral throughout the entire process.
The Tanya Crepulja Team is as passionate about providing superior client service as we are about real estate. Learn more about us right here.
Impartial Guidance for Your Next Steps
Many people choose to sell the family home outright after a separation as it represents a clean break and a brand-new start. That said, there are other avenues open to you. A boutique real estate service like us at the Tanya Crepulja Team will carefully explain all of your options.
With our impartial guidance, you can choose the best path for you that will cause the least amount of stress and disruption for your family. You might decide to keep the home and buy out your former partner if you have the resources to do so. Alternatively, you could sell your share of the title and use the proceeds to make a fresh beginning somewhere else.
Either option has advantages and complexities. For example, one of you may have to refinance your mortgage to buy your partner’s share. On the other hand, neither of you will have the stress of preparing for the market or living in a staged home until the transaction is complete.
Another consideration is that the value of your home has likely grown, which can be a double-edged sword. You will have more equity and purchasing power, but it will also cost more to transfer ownership to your name. The expertise, patience, and absolute discretion of our full-service real estate team can help you navigate the situation in a way that serves your best interests and that of any children involved.
A boutique real estate service can help you maximize the value of your sale with minimal effort on your part. Learn more in the posts below:
- How To Prepare Your Home Like A Luxury Listing
- How To Make Your Home Stand Out in a High-Inventory Market
- 5 Essential Steps When Preparing Your Home For Sale
White Glove Service From Start to Finish
When both you and your former partner want a fresh start, listing the home is often the best option. It can be a sensitive situation, but you’ll need to do whatever you can to present your property in the best possible light.
The last thing you want is for potential buyers or their agents to sense that this is a distressed sale. Your best bet is to lean on the expertise and network of your real estate agent. We will work relentlessly on your behalf to ensure your house sells in the least amount of time and with the least amount of stress as possible.
Our network can step in and help with every aspect of the sale, from handling cleaning and decluttering, creating breathtaking outdoor curb appeal, and staging the home in a way that increases its desirability.
We pay particular attention to the minor design updates that will have a subtle, yet significant impact on anyone who steps inside. This third-party service can be your lifeline during what will likely be an emotional transaction. Once all is said and done, you can look forward to the healing process and to where life will take you next.
Are you going through a separation and want to talk more about selling your home? Tanya Crepulja is a knowledgeable and caring agent and is here to support and guide you through each step. Reach out today to tanya@tcteam.ca or call 647-293-3785 for a complimentary consultation.
