The Role of a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert with Allison Decent | Episode 173

How a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert Helps in Divorce CasesIn this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Amy Goscha is joined by Allison “Allie” Decent of Keller Williams Mountain Properties to discuss the role of a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE) in divorce cases. Allie explains how this specialized certification helps attorneys and divorcing clients navigate one of the most important marital assets: the family home.Allie shares that a CDRE is specifically trained to support family law cases involving real estate, including valuation issues, title problems, liens, equity buyouts, listing strategy, and court-ordered sale logistics. She explains that the goal is to bring in a neutral real estate professional early in the case, ideally before major financial orders are entered, so that attorneys and clients understand the real-world issues affecting the property.Guest Information Allison “Allie” Decent is a real estate broker with Keller Williams Mountain Properties and a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE) serving the Vail Valley and surrounding mountain communities in Colorado.Episode HighlightsWhat a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert Does Allie explains that a CDRE is specially trained to assist divorce professionals and clients with real estate issues tied to family law cases, including valuation, title review, listing strategy, and sale logistics.The CDRE Intake and Walkthrough Process Allie outlines how she gathers information from both parties, reviews relevant documents and court orders, inspects the property, and documents its condition to create a reliable record for the case.Neutral Communication Matters A major benefit of using a CDRE is that both parties and both attorneys receive the same information, which helps reduce mistrust, avoid confusion, and keep the real estate portion of the case moving forward.Helping with Buyouts and Sale Decisions The episode explores how a CDRE can help determine whether one spouse can realistically keep the house or whether selling it is the better option given current equity, financing, and market conditions.Real Estate Market Conditions in the Mountain Communities Allie shares that home prices in the Vail Valley remain high, inventory is still tight, and equity buyouts can be difficult, making it important for clients to understand what the market actually supports.What is Divorce at Altitude? Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here.  If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at [email protected].************************************************************************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.