Divorce and Real Estate

What is a CDRE

A Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE®) is an emerging expert in the field of family law who is specifically trained to support the real estate needs in a case.

Guided by experience, training, and the CDRE Code of Ethics, the effectiveness of CDREs is
felt throughout the system:

Conflict is mitigated
Judicial economy is promoted
Lawyers are prepared and informed
Clients are represented by a trained neutral

To become a CDRE, an experienced agent must pass The Ilumni Institute’s rigorous months-long certification program. This program is application-only, and is taught by a faculty of family law attorneys, mediators, mortgage professionals, and real estate experts.

CDREs offer three main services to the family law community and their clients:

1. Education:

Real estate is in constant flux, and the state of the real estate market and trends impact how cases are handled. Your CDRE will consistently provide you with:

Real estate market data and trends
Lessons from cases that everyone can learn from
Nuances of the real estate / divorce crossover

2. Resources:

Every case with real property will need information. A CDRE can be your one resource for all things real estate, including:

Title documents: legal descriptions, deeds, property proles
Values: sight unseen and full reports, supported by expert testimony
Challenges: foreclosures, equity buy-out questions, liens, creative settlement
structures

3. Divorce Listings:

The listing of a house in a divorce case presents many challenges that CDREs are trained to handle, including:

Mutual agreement on pricing, offers, showings, terms
Sale sabotage
Court orders and proceeds distribution

Your Future is my Focus.

Divorce can be an incredibly stressful time for families, filled with numerous decisions and considerations. When it comes to your most valuable asset—your home—you need a trusted professional to guide you. Abby Kushner, a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE), offers unparalleled expertise to ensure the sale of your property is managed with care and professionalism.

The CDRE designation is the gold standard in divorce real estate training, providing comprehensive education on the intersection of divorce and real estate. The program includes a 40-hour intensive curriculum covering topics such as the divorce listing process, testifying in court, divorce finance.and upholding the highest standards in ethics, neutrality and communication skills. Admission to this elite program is highly selective, ensuring only top-tier agents receive this certification.

In Oakland County, representing communities like Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Royal Oak, and surrounding areas, Abby Kushner stands apart with her unmatched training and dedication. Abby was selected for the CDRE program due to her expertise, stellar reputation, and commitment to helping families navigate the complexities of divorce real estate.

Her ongoing education includes weekly case studies and seminars with leading experts in family law, real estate, and finance. This allows Abby to provide her Michigan clients with informed guidance, helping them achieve the best financial outcomes during the sale of their property.

If you’re navigating divorce and have questions about real estate, fill out the contact form on this site. Abby Kushner is here to support you and set you up for success during this challenging time.