Selling or buying a home during a divorce? Susan Guthrie brings in expert realtor Kathy Clark to shed light on the real estate journey for divorcing couples. With 13 years of experience in Southern California’s mortgage and real estate industry, Kathy shares essential strategies for navigating property sales, avoiding common pitfalls, and setting yourself up for a successful transition into your next home. 

Kathy’s insights will help you avoid unnecessary stress and find the right realtor to guide you through mastering the real estate side of the divorce process.

Featured Topics:

• The unique challenges of selling a home during a divorce, including differing goals with your soon-to-be-ex and when to consider selling


• How to find a realtor who genuinely understands divorce and real estate—questions to ask before signing on with anyone


• The ins and outs of realtor commissions and what to expect in today’s market


• Common mistakes divorcing individuals make when buying a new home—and how to avoid them


• Disclosure dilemmas: What to share (or not) with realtors and buyers about your divorce

Golden nuggets:

• “Everything has a value and everything has a cost. I encourage people to go into it open-minded and make sure their agent knows what they need.”


• “We have a fiduciary responsibility not to share what you don't want to be shared. You tell us ‘It's fine. Go ahead. It's amicable.’ There's got to be an expectation of how you're going to do things. I don't think it serves you well to disclose to everyone that there is a divorce. But I also don't think that you can hide it.”


• “Every house is not the same. Finding the right realtor who has the expertise in your particular home is something worth spending a little bit of time on.”

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About this week's special guest: Kathy Clark



Kathy Clark is a long-time Orange County resident with a passion, and career that has been centered on the Southern California Real Estate Industry. First as a homeowner, then investor, both experiences lead her to explore home lending opportunities. With over 13 years in the mortgage industry, Kathy understands the real estate cycles and has adapted to the changing real estate and lending environments. This wisdom allows Kathy to strategize and structure a transaction in a way that allows her clients to meet their real estate needs and portfolio requirements. 

Kathy’s experience in the mortgage industry sets her apart with a deep understanding of all facets of the real estate market. As a seasoned broker who has helped clients with numerous “out-of-the-box” purchase transactions, Kathy is committed to presenting the best options to her clients. 



Contact Kathy:



Website: https://harcourtsna.com/Blue-Water/agents/Kathy-Clark-Brenna-Van-Hoogenstyn

Phone: (949) 283-2833

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-clark-707a29133/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathyClarkRealtor

Also mentioned in this episode:

Mortgage Must-Knows for Divorce from Tami Wollensak, CDLP

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