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"I Fell in Love with a FIZZBO !" cried the recent Divorcee ...

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Real Estate Agent with EXP Realty 414-525-0563 57026-90 Broker

 Divorce As Real Estate Divorce Specialists,  we know that we are often seeing people at one of the most vulnerable times of their lives.  The "happily ever after" that both members of the couple imagined...has now become "After they said 'I Do'...they didn't."  The romance has been replaced by anger and hurt and who gets what, who did what first...the "if only"....and he/she "stole" him/her.  The stories are varied....the hurt and anger make for raw emotions and sometimes less than clear thinking patterns.

   For some spouses it may be the first time they are purchasing a home on their own and while they have owned one as a part of a couple...the process of buying one on their own is new to them and they need some hand holding and gentle education.  Help may be necessary with finding a lender, building credit...choosing a home that will work with her new family situation and different income. Different responsibilities she may not have had with maintenance and the care of a house on her own. divorce decree

   The words you never want to hear as a Realtor who is a Real Estate Divorce Specialist is " I fell in Love with a For Sale By Owner House. I'll be fine...the owners are having their lawyer handle the transaction." 

     The words have an empty echo and I know she is not listening to what she has just said...or as importantly, not ready to understand the impact....their lawyer ....is not her advocate.  Whether she buys a house listed by a Realtor, or one that is a For Sale By Owner....just as in the court room she recently left that ended her marriage...she needs an advocate to represent her interests when starting over again in the house she will call home.  The price, the condition, the inspection, the closing....so many details....all the more reason an advocate is necessary.

    If you are recently divorced, and starting your life again ....buying a new home..know that you have an advocate....work with a Realtor sensitive to your situation and ready to help you with this new beginning.

   We are Real Estate Divorce Specialists...ready, willing and very able to help people begin again as a single person and a new home owner.

Posted by

Sally K. & David L. Hanson, ABR, CDPE, CSS, e-Pro,ILHM, REDS


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Comments (18)

Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Sally & David.  You have to travel through a lot of emotional mine fields.

May 04, 2013 08:52 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Sally and David....you guys always have such great posts...and this is no exception...well done divorce specialists!

May 04, 2013 08:55 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Sally and David.... this economy has created a field day for divorce attorneys.... one needs proper representation when buying property just as with ending a marriage....

May 04, 2013 08:56 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Anyone buying a home needs to be represented by someone who has their best interest in mind, not some attorney working for the sellers.

May 04, 2013 09:01 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Sally and David, You are the local experts.Anyone looking to buy aor sell a home should call you.

May 04, 2013 09:01 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Navigating though the process is not easy on so many levels. So many parts of the process effect the financial aspects of these situation, many continues for years after the divorce is over.

May 04, 2013 09:05 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

It can be a mine field that only adds to the chaos of the post divorce time....

May 04, 2013 09:12 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Hiring Sally and David as your advocate during a divorce is a must if you live in Wisconsin and want to buy Real Estate. Let them be on your side through the proceedings...

May 04, 2013 09:30 PM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Why is it that people think that if a lawyer handles it all will be well?  Especially when specialists like you are around...

May 04, 2013 09:31 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Sally and David,

There are a lot of these types of buyers out there. Not many Realtors who would pick up the co called torch like you have. good for you.

Have a wonderful Sunday in Wisconsin.

Best, Clint McKie

May 04, 2013 09:31 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

I learned long ago to put my faith in those who did this for a living.  I don't like surprises but there are those who are looking to save that all important penny now but are willing to gamble on thousands later. 

May 04, 2013 09:34 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

  Sometimes what sounds like a good thing....or may even appear that way driving by can be a real disaster financially.

May 04, 2013 09:39 PM
Richard Burge Realty/ Burge Homes
Richard Burge Realty/Burge Homes - Conway, SC
Broker in Charge/Owner

Sometimes even with the best intentions for the client you can say the wrong thing or they hear it in a wrong manner. 

Mine field is certainly correct in these times.

May 04, 2013 09:41 PM
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

Live and Learn and that is what will happen to her.  She'll probably marry the same type of guy again and again as well. Just too trusting. 

May 04, 2013 10:05 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Yes, this is almost a certain recipe for a disaster.  And, all too often they just won't listen to us.

May 04, 2013 10:07 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Live and not yet learned...this recipe has some long lasting disasterous ingredients.

May 04, 2013 10:16 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Sally & David, this is usually a true curse for the buyer...must have representation and you two are the ones to call in SE Wisconsin real estate.

May 04, 2013 10:42 PM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Great post and reminder that your Realtor is indeed there for you!

May 05, 2013 12:36 AM