Raquel Ramirez

A Realtor® and Certified Divorce Specialist® Who Makes a Huge Impact

Divorce is a common reason for selling a home, adding a layer of difficulty on top of what can already be an overwhelming process. Raquel Ramirez, founder and Lic. Real Estate Broker of Featured Properties International, is a Realtor® and Certified Divorce Specialist® who uses a unique skill set and her vast experience to guide divorcing or divorced homeowners through real estate transactions.

With years of financial experience stemming from her previous tenure at The International Bank of Miami and Gibraltar Private Bank and Trust, Raquel has a significant background that enables her to walk clients through the financial realities of this process. Furthermore, her specialization in divorce-driven real estate transactions allows her to offer the specific help homeowners deserve in these stressful situations.

What is the difference between a standard realtor and a realtor specializing in divorce transactions? As one of the founding members of the National Association of Divorce Professionals, Raquel has built her career on the very answer to that question. The differences between the two are significant.

A Certified Divorce Specialist® such as Raquel has experience navigating the financial, legal and communication difficulties that are common with divorced or divorcing partners. Realtors specializing in home transactions for divorced couples can remain neutral and equally committed to ensuring the homeowners get the most out of their asset while avoiding landmines and planning for the next phase in their lives. They can help foster cooperation and address sensitive issues regarding children, ensure the home is being maintained throughout the process, and even ensure homeowners don’t let their disagreements lead to failed payments and accidental sabotaging of the sales process.

Ultimately, an experienced realtor that has navigated these transactions many times is best equipped to offer homeowners a successful exit strategy that works for everyone. They ensure that the liquidation of the home remains professional and collaborative as well as cooperative with respect to the legal framework that the divorced or divorcing parties have agreed upon.

Raquel has managed numerous home sales with divorcing couples. She is a deeply empathetic person who has gone through her own divorce and sold her home during the process. She knows personally what the experience is like, which is reflected in her approach, emphasizing emotional intelligence and highlevel communication skills. Selling a home while going through a divorce can feel alienating, but Raquel remains committed to ensuring these clients feel seen and cognizant of their options. She is releasing a podcast in June targeted toward this demographic and will offer a range of helpful information for homeowners. She’ll be interviewing experts on divorce-related topics, including lawyers, mental health specialists, and divorce coaches to show these homeowners that there are options out there to assist them and their families with the taxing process of selling a home while enduring a divorce.

Readers can learn more about Raquel Ramirez and her background in the Miami September/October 2022 issue on page 89, either in print or online.

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