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13. PUT IT IN NEUTRAL
The best overall solution to during the sale of a house due to
most of the problems we’ve divorce.
gone over is to hire a The real estate agent you hire needs
“neutral” real estate agent. to have a firm grasp on these subtle
problems and issues and not get
Meaning, an agent that
caught up in the fray.
neither one of you may feel
Your agent needs to be fair, but firm,
has an allegiance to the other.
and make sure the process is as
smooth as possible. And that includes
The relationship between a real estate
being able to identify any underlying
agent and his/her client is a “fiduciary
reasons why things are happening and
relationship.” In simplest terms, it’s a
“trusting relationship.” That’s being able to help you resolve them.
important to have, but it’s not always Selling a house can be an emotional
the case—even when two clients and stressful process for even the
aren’t divorcing. happiest couple in the world to go
through. Many agents find themselves
But when the two clients are
flustered and floundering to explain
divorcing, it becomes even more
difficult to achieve. why their house isn’t selling. Even in
the best circumstances, it can be hard
It’s not like each of you hiring your to pinpoint or explain why a house
own divorce lawyer… isn’t selling.
You can’t each hire your own real Hopefully this guide will help you
estate agent to sell the house and avoid many, if not all, of the problems
represent your personal feelings and and issues we’ve gone over.
interests. You hire one who represents
both of you. As you move forward, please feel free
to reach out to us with any questions.
Beyond that... We’ll take great pride in bringing a
neutral voice to your situation, and
Ideally, you should hire an agent who rest assured we have a thorough
isn’t just neutral, but one who also has understanding of what you’re going
a solid understanding of the unique through right now.
problems and issues that often occur
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