LifeEvent Solutions: ProbateandDivorceSupport
PRESENTED BY JEFF AFFRONTE & HOWARD BOHER
10EssentialAdvantages ofRepresentation
As your agents, we have insider expertise and experience to help you successfully and seamlessly navigate your next real estate transaction
Here are five reasons to use a divorve and probate professional along with five tips to help you navigate this transition:
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NEUTRAL & UNBIASED DISCREET REPRESENTATION
Trained to remain a neutral third party while supporting the divorcing couple in maintaining lines of communication Will not engage in dual representation (i e will not represent the buyers)
2
EFFICIENT COMMUNICATION
Trained to mediate real property disputes between the divorcing couple and to take a consultative approach to explaining options related to real estate holdings for divorcing couples
3
REDUCE LEGAL FEES
Understand the legal process, including when to invoice the lawyers and the court having this knowledge can save time and minimize legal fees and court costs
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DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING
Do not sign any documents presented to you without first reviewing them with a lawyer
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DO NOT STAY MARRIED TO A MORTGAGE
If your name is on the mortgage for the house it will continue to be until the loan is refinanced into your spouses name or the mortgage is paid off due to the sale of the home. Signing a deed does NOT remove your name from the mortgage.
4
MINIMIZE THE CHAOS
Trained to effectively navigate the legal, emotional and real estate processes that are happening simultaneously
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QUALIFIED BEYOND A SALE
We can testify as an expert witness, write reports, and systematically document events to submit to the court with edible testimony to ensure the sales process does not stall or fail
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STAY OFF SOCIAL MEDIA
While going through a divorce, stay off social media and do not let others post about you Posting can be used against you which could hurt your desired outcome in the case
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PROTECT YOUR CREDIT
Keep your mortgage payments
current Do your best to reach an agreement with your spouse regarding who will be making the mortgage payments while the divorce is pending You owe a duty to on another to keep bills current.
10
GATHER THE FACTS
Know whose name is on the title and determine if there are liens, judgements or other recordings that could affect title The balance on the mortgage statement is not the payoff amount Also don? t rely upon online real estate market value websites.
MakeThe Right Decision
Expert Valuation
An appraisal alone is not an accurate valuation of your home We have a four factor approach to determine home values to maximize your net profit and negotations
Financial Implications
By keeping your home, you will need to buy out the spouse departing the home We work with trusted mortgage advisors and financial planners to help you consider all options so you know the value before you start negotiating
UnderstandTheImplications
Keeping the marital home can benefit families, friends and schooling As an asset, you can negotiate other assets, like stocks or retirement/pension accounts
HouseRelatedDocuments
As the project manager for your scenario, we help homeowners, lawyers, and mediators gather documents for more informed decisions, at no added cost
WhyJeffandHoward?
TRUST, DISCRETION AND EXPERIENCE
Your secret is safe with us Everyone knows a real estate broker But choosing us guarantees discretion at the highest levels and we are a neutral liaison between party?s and operate as a collaborative entity to achieve the best out come for all parties
With over 55 years combined residential, commercial and investing experience through King, Snohomish and Pierce counties
Trained by Kelly Lise Murray J D Harvard Law, A B Stanford University and faculty member of Vanderbilt Law, and co founder of Divorce this House We?ve completed over 50 hours of practice divorce real estate education and additional 12 weeks of online continuing education classes through Divorce this House and the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS).
We understand the family law legal process as well as teaming up with divorce designated Mortgage lenders We are trained to remain neutral and unbiased and can minimize the chaos and costs when helping a couple in the sale of their biggest asset. Generally, REALTORS will apply traditional techniques and processes in a divorce transaction, and that simply doesn? t work Plus an inexperienced real estate agent may end up involving your lawyers more than necessary as unfamiliar situations arise, causing extra billable hours for you
WhyTheBrandMatters
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As the PNW?s largest affiliate within the global real estate network, RSIR has branch offices in Downtown Seattle, Madison Park, Bainbridge Island, Kirkland, Mercer Island, and Downtown Bellevue The brokerage?s global real estate advisors proudly serve all property types and price points throughout the Puget Sound region and beyond.
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