Over the years Barbara Woyak worked on several divorce related real estate sales and learned that a different process was needed to make sure that the divorcing homeowners received the service they needed to get the best possible outcome in the sale of their residential real estate holdings.

Through training provided by the Ilumni Institute Barbara learned an approach to the divorce listing process that is based on neutrality, communication, and empowering divorcing spouses to set themselves up for a faster road to recovery.

No, AZDR does not charge a premium or additional fees for our services. In fact, our rates are very competitive and can be based on a sliding scale, depending on the dynamics of the case.

By having training and experience in divorce listings, we often identify problems a mile ahead. Very simple things, such as our intake process and showing coordination, keep a listing on its tracks, whereas applying regular listing practices almost always complicates and delays a situation.

Yes, Barbara is a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE™) through the Ilumni Institute.

That is up to you. Working with our office, we assume there is no communication between you and your ex, so it's not necessary. We communicate with each of you separately, ensuring you have the space to be transparent and heard, while keeping you both equally informed about the process, the status, and what to expect in the next step.

Yes. We know that good communication means efficiency and can keep fees under control. There are five points in time that we email the attorneys in the case so that they’re aware of what’s going on, including sharing a copy of the closing statement and ensuring that we have the most current court order. Our intent is to keep attorney involvement to a bare minimum; however, we do reach out when we need clarification on something, or if despite our best efforts, we reach an impasse.

We take every measure necessary to ensure that you and your ex will not be together throughout the process and that restraining orders are not violated.

It all begins with making your house look its best, and we do this through a market-specific analysis, project coordination, staging, and professional photography. We then launch a marketing campaign that includes social media, strategic syndication to consumer sites (such as Zillow and Redfin) including international platforms, agent-to-agent connections, open houses, and when appropriate, cash investors.

We do. There are some instances where time is of the essence and it makes sense to sell to an investor, especially if the house is in such disrepair that it will not qualify for financing or it is facing imminent foreclosure. We’ve got long-standing relationships with very reputable investors if we need to call upon them.

No. Since we serve those going through divorce, we are appointed to all types of cases that go through the court system. We have listed homes from those that are uninhabitable, to luxury homes in the Phoenix/Scottsdale metro area’s most elite neighborhoods, and everything in between. All require a unique approach, and our broad experience can accommodate any and all neighborhoods.

Yes. We have a commercial affiliate with whom we co-list vacant land and commercial properties.

Yes. Our office has a department that handles securing rental properties for our clients. They will assist with preparing a strong application, searching for properties both on and off the market, setting up tours, ensuring the listing is not fraudulent or in foreclosure, and coordinating movers or other services you may need.

Yes. We partner with a lender who holds a special designation, Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®), and they will assist you in making sure you are in a position to obtain a loan, and will explain all your options to you. Once you are ready, we will connect you with one of the agents in our office, who will represent you in the purchase of your new home!

Yes. Since 2018, Barbara has been a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE™) and has worked in the Phoenix area family law community, and is qualified to testify about real estate matters in family law cases. She is aware of the processes, and is comfortable and confident testifying in front of judicial officers.

We serve the greater Phoenix area. We also have a network of Certified Divorce Real Estate Experts throughout Arizona and the nation, should you have a property located outside of our service area.