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 Are you in the position of having to sell your home due to separation or divorce?
Whether you have a need to sell your properties or you are an Attorney seeking recognized expertise, Mark & Kari Shea at Shea Real Estate are uniquely qualified to serve clients facing these circumstances. Please understand we are not Attorneys, we are real estate agents with specialized skills to handle exceptionally complex and emotional transactions.
Shea Real Estate merges proven business experience with ingenuity and proficiency involving the “human element” to produce results such that all parties experience satisfaction. We join our unique blend of business acumen and “human expertise” to successfully navigate the most challenging real estate transactions. Our goal is to strategically negotiate the best possible outcome for all parties involved.
Mark & Kari Shea have over 30 years of combined experience in having people effectively move through life changing occurrences. We have professionally coached people in all aspects of relationships for the past 6 years.
We’ve learned a great deal working in the intense environment of property dissolution and have a few tips to share that can help everyone achieve the best outcome possible when it’s time to sell your home.
1. Stay neutral. It may feel difficult to be “neutral” when selling something as critical to your emotional and financial well being as your home, but the more you can take an objective view, the more likely you’ll be able to achieve a solution that serves the interests of all parties, including yourself.
2. Find out what people really need. One of the mistakes common to negotiation is assuming what the other party is seeking. Sometimes you’d be surprised to find that there are items the other party wants that you’d be more than happy to provide so long as you can sell your home for top-dollar. Take the time to find out what each party truly needs (including you) and work to build a plan that fulfills these goals.
3. Be solutions-driven. Many challenges may arise in the process of selling your home, but instead of getting mired in the breakdowns, keep asking yourself what you can do resolve the issue.
4. Calm yourself before each interaction. To achieve the best outcome possible in a negotiation, you must be as calm and relaxed as possible before discussing business. Do what you need to be in a good frame of mind and review your goals to stay focused.
5. Get emotional support. Seek out a friend, counselor or coach who can help you navigate the sea of emotions that you’ll encounter in the sale of your home. This will help you to stay neutral, objective and on track in reaching your goal.
6. Be detail-oriented. The process of selling a home can be overwhelming, but don’t put your head in the sand. Paying attention to details—or hiring someone to do this for you—will help you prevent breakdowns from occurring and protect you from litigation.
7. Be compassionate, with yourself and others. The transfer of property is a highly emotionally charged process for everyone. People are often at their worst at these times, so have some compassion for yourself and others. This removes the pressure to be “normal” or “perfect” during challenging times. You don’t need any more stress than you already have!
8. Stay ahead of the transaction. When selling a home, it’s important to have a road map that lists all of the major milestones in the process. With this road map in hand, take time to look at what will need to occur now in order for the next milestone or two to be reached. If you remain proactive, you’re likely to circumvent a few challenges and tame the emotional rollercoaster involved with selling a home.
Trust, integrity, confidentiality and customer care are ideals we value and practice in our business and our lives. We are a solutions driven company and look forward to any way in which we can serve your needs.
Please call Kari Shea @ 858-414-5559 or e-mail kari@shea-realestate.com for a confidential conversation about your particular situation.
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