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Selling during separation or divorce · Palo Alto A clear plan for the home.Thoughtful support through the sale.

When a home sale is part of a separation or divorce, there can be a lot to coordinate alongside an already demanding transition. I help organize the property decisions, preparation, marketing, and negotiation, with clear communication and attention to the people involved.

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Practical support

An organized process, with fewer details for you to manage.

I’ve helped homeowners navigate a sale during divorce, and I understand how much thoughtful communication and practical coordination can matter.

  1. Understand the property

    I’ll review the home, relevant sales, and preparation options so you have a clearer picture of the real estate decisions ahead.

  2. Agree on the work before it begins

    We’ll establish the preparation scope, budget, and approval process with the appropriate decision-makers before arranging work.

  3. Coordinate the details

    I can organize repairs, landscaping, belongings-related services, photography, and showings. When staging is part of the plan, I personally design it through my own luxury staging company.

  4. Lead the sale

    I guide pricing, marketing, buyer conversations, and negotiation, keeping the agreed decision-makers informed as the sale progresses.

Third-party services such as repairs, landscaping, and belongings-related work are arranged with your approval and billed by those providers. See what’s included in the listing service →

Communication and decisions

Clear communication matters as much as a clear timeline.

At the outset, we’ll discuss who needs to receive updates, how decisions will be approved, and how to arrange access and showings. With the appropriate authorization, I can coordinate property-related information with your attorneys and other designated advisors.

  • Agreed channels for updates and questions.
  • Clear approval steps for preparation, pricing, and offers.
  • Consideration for occupancy, schedules, and privacy when arranging access.

My role is to manage the real estate sale. Your attorney advises you on ownership, legal rights, and the terms of any agreement or court order.

The first conversation

Start with the questions you have now.

You may be considering a sale, comparing preparation options, or trying to understand what the process could involve. Our first conversation can focus on the property, your questions, and the next steps that would be useful.

  • The home’s condition and potential preparation needs.
  • Relevant local sales and current competition.
  • Practical timing, access, and coordination.
  • Who would need to participate before moving forward.

A first conversation is an opportunity to ask questions. Listing a property or beginning preparation work would involve everyone whose agreement is required.

When you’re ready

Choose how you’d like to begin.

Share only what you’re comfortable sharing at this stage. You don’t need to describe personal or legal circumstances to ask about the home.

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How would you like to hear back?

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