“YOU’RE OFF TO SUCH GREAT PLACES! YOUR MOUNTAIN IS WAITING…SO GET ON YOUR WAY!”

Here at Lifestyles, we are die-hard believers and tireless promoters of the American Dream…Homeownership. It may seem self-serving, but we believe that home ownership is the foundation for strong communities, and the dream of every American. And more importantly, we believe in family as the bedrock of a strong America. Our own unique story has strengthened our values and influenced our priorities as we shaped the vision of our company. There is nothing more important than family. And we want you to keep your home if at all possible.

Sadly, many couples and families, despite the best of efforts, find themselves at the crossroad called divorce. There are no winners and damage control is often the best that can be hoped for. Divorce is a difficult challenge on so many levels, and the disposition of the home is always one of those challenges. Does the house need to be sold, and if not, is there going to be a tug of war or a consensus as to who gets the house. The home may also be your single most valuable asset, or at minimum, represent a substantial portion of your family’s total net worth. No matter how you slice it, dividing assets results in a shrinkage of financial wealth for both parties.

There are a number of potential outcomes regarding the disposition of co-owned properties. The best outcome is that one of the parties is able to keep the existing home. But often, unless one can buy out the other, divorce means the loss of the home for one or both parties. And because of the change in finances, the purchase of another home may be difficult and cause, by necessity, the transition into a rental property. This only adds to the sense of loss as it certainly can be viewed as a downgrade in the quality of life. This transition comes with its own set of psychological consequences, compounding the overall sense of loss. Even in those fortunate circumstances where a divorce is harmonious and welcomed by both parties, the transition from homeowner to a renter is often tough to take. Having personal experience in this area, we at Lifestyles, developed our Fresh Start Program to provide assistance in a way that can help divorced individuals get back into their own home as soon as possible. This is even more important when children are involved. Though children can be resilient, they often suffer the most, and their psychological welfare should always be a top priority and concern.

If the family home must be sold, our number one objective is to maximize the potential results from the sale. We have many proprietary systems and platforms unique to the real estate industry for achieving that goal. Secondly, we will help them get a Fresh Start. We will not only help find a new home, we will contribute a substantial sum of money towards the down payment and purchase of a new home for one or both parties to the divorce. There may be other barriers such as credit issues and cash flow. We believe in solutions and results. We have lenders who will work diligently together with us to overcome these challenges, and at a minimum, create a plan leading to homeownership. The chances for a successful outcome increase the earlier it is incorporated into the divorce situation and planning. The goal is to get an individual back into their own home as soon as possible and restore their confidence as they begin their new life’s journey. This is where we can use our expertise to make a solid contribution towards new beginnings with hopes and dreams for a brighter future.

Divorce has its own unique set of obstacles & protocols to deal with. It poses both emotional and financial challenges while combining two of life’s most stressful experiences…Moving & Divorce. Spouses are generally in agreement with each other during an ordinary sale of property. However, when couples are embroiled in a divorce it can be a different story. There may be heightened and sometimes hostile emotions, especially when there are disagreements and spouses do not see eye to eye. It is of utmost importance that we keep everyone motivated to reach the same goal, by keeping all parties in the boat rowing in the same direction. That requires that both spouses feel protected from being taken advantage of by the other, and that neither can intentionally or unintentionally sabotage the course of action mutually decided upon. If it is determined that their home must be sold, at some point both parties must agree on all the terms, from listing the home to accepting an offer, or the sale will not occur. Selling a home in a divorce presents many challenges, not usually found in the average transaction, and not usually understood or experienced by the average Realtor.

At Lifestyles, we do Real Estate differently! Our innovative strategy-based systems mark a departure from traditional methodology to bring record breaking results. We consistently bring prices well above market value, formal appraisals, and seller expectations, by as much as $500,000 on well-located and higher priced properties. Our objective for every client is to maximize results from the sale of their real estate within a targeted period, utilizing our own proven strategies and systems designed from decades of experience. “Win-Win” is not good enough! We view every transaction as adversarial (between buyers and sellers), and we are “In It to Win It” for our clients. That’s how we define success, and we are unapologetic about our obsession with results. Whether your divorce has been completed, just beginning or you are in-between, Lifestyles can help you determine the best options. If you would like to learn more about our proprietary systems and programs, and what we can do for you, let’s arrange to have a chat. It will be time well spent.

Lifestyles is a solution and results oriented company. You will find that we operate differently from what you are familiar with and customarily expect from your typical real estate agency. We are structured differently so we can function differently. Below are “just a few” of the major differences in what we offer, some which has been specifically created for couples going through a divorce.

1. Multiple Platforms – Buyers want more sellers and Sellers want more buyers. Competition brings higher prices. Lifestyles has created three separate platforms for the purchase and sale of Homes: The Lifestyles Advantage System, the Off Market Marketplace, and the Homeowners Investor Portal, to provide buyers and sellers with the greatest number of options. This allows us to do a better job catering to individual needs and maximizing results. There are solutions!
2. A Better Way to Sell Homes - We did not like the way homes were being sold so we changed the business model. We have redesigned the outdated methods used by the majority of agents in the industry, based on our own experience as investors and brokers, that use common sense and logic for better results. We put the Seller back in the driver’s seat, and back in charge of the sales process as it should be. Our Lifestyles Seller Advantage streamlines the process, minimizes the chances of buyer cancellations, provides predictable time frames, and maximizes the price every time. There are solutions!
3. The “Fresh Start” Program - Lifestyles has created the “Fresh Start” program specifically for couples going through the divorce process. Based on personal experience with divorce, this program is designed to help one or both parties heal from the loss of their family home, by getting into a new home of their own as soon as possible. This is particularly important when children are involved. In addition to using methods that can help minimize the usual down payment, Lifestyles will make a substantial contribution towards the down payment to further reduce the funds required. Lifestyles works closely with several lenders to help with other issues such as credit and qualifying ratios, issues that may cause a delay or prevent newly divorced individuals from qualifying for a home purchase. For every end there is a new beginning. There are solutions!
4. Best Performance Guarantees – We are a proud member of the prestigious Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty network. The Your Home Sold Guaranteed performance guarantees are the original and first guarantees ever offered in the RE industry. Today, we still offer the largest variety of guarantees ever offered. We do this to instill trust and provide assurance to our customers that we will do what we promise and provide them with solutions to any of their real estate situations and problems. There are solutions!