Divorce Property Decision Tool
Get clarity on your options and real equity - Free confidential analysis
CDRE Expert
Jim West
(614) 507-5732
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Your information is kept strictly confidential. Jim West is a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE) with over 20 years of experience helping families navigate property decisions during divorce.
About Your Property
This helps us estimate your home's current value
Your best estimate - we'll provide a more accurate assessment
Understanding Your Equity
Let's calculate what you really have to work with
Check your latest mortgage statement
Enter 0 if none
Common Mistake Alert:
Most people calculate equity as: Home Value - Mortgage = Equity. But that's not the whole story. You also need to subtract selling costs (realtor commission, closing costs, etc.) which typically run around 6% of the home value.
Your Situation
This helps us provide the best recommendations
What Are You Considering?
Select all that you're thinking about
Warning About Quit Claim Deeds:
Never sign a quit claim deed without proper legal and financial advice. Even if you transfer the property, you may still be responsible for the mortgage. Jim can explain the safe way to handle property transfers during divorce.
Your Property Analysis
Here's what the numbers really look like
The Reality Check
What Most People Think:
$150,000
Home value minus debts
Actual Net Equity:
$126,000
After selling costs
Why the difference? Selling costs:
Your Numbers Breakdown
Jim's Recommendations
Get a professional home valuation - I can provide a free CMA (Comparative Market Analysis)
Understand ALL your costs before making decisions - selling costs significantly impact your net proceeds
Never sign a quit claim deed without refinancing the mortgage - you could lose the house and still owe the debt
Work with a CDRE (Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert) who understands the unique challenges
Coordinate with your attorney - real estate and legal decisions go hand-in-hand
Ready to Discuss Your Options?
Schedule a free confidential consultation with Jim West, CDRE
