EP: 16.25 - When the House Becomes the Client: A Collaborative Approach to Divorce Real Estate

In this episode of the Divorce Strategies Podcast from the Divorce Lending Association, Certified Divorce Lending Professional Cindy Scoby sits down with Amy Alpeza, Certified Real Estate Divorce Specialist and Collaborative Divorce Professional based in Washington State.

Together, they explore what it truly means to support divorcing clients through one of the most emotional and complex parts of the process — the family home. Amy shares her journey from construction and design to becoming a trusted real estate divorce specialist and offers valuable insights into working with both parties, maintaining neutrality, and understanding that sometimes “the house becomes the client.”

Key topics discussed include:

• The importance of collaboration between CDLPs and divorce real estate professionals
• Common missteps divorcing couples make when dividing property
• Why appraisals and CMAs both play a critical role in determining home value
• How neutrality and education empower clients to make informed decisions
• The growing impact of collaborative divorce across the country

If you’re a divorce professional, real estate agent, or mortgage expert looking to better understand the housing side of divorce—or if you’re a homeowner navigating these challenges yourself—this episode offers practical wisdom and real-world perspective.

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At the Divorce Lending Association, our mission is to help divorcing homeowners make more informed decisions regarding their home equity solutions and the divorce team identify any potential conflicts between the divorce settlement, the mortgage, and real property.

Divorce Mortgage Planning is the ability to put into play the desired outcome by pairing the needs and options available while incorporating the necessary details and clarity into an executable settlement agreement to obtain closure and peace of mind successfully.

Are you going through a divorce and need information on refinancing your mortgage or buying anew home once the divorce is final? Often conflict arises out of a lack of knowledge. We have an amazing workshop available allowing you to take control of your situation and divorce mortgage planning so you are in a stronger position to negotiate while removing conflict and unrealistic expectations.

Visit the Divorce Lending Association for resources and strategies on divorce mortgage planning.