ESTATE PLANNING AND TRUST COUNCIL OF LONG BEACH

"When the House Is the Battlefield"
Selling Real Estate in High-Conflict Estate, Trust, and Divorce Matters

Selling real estate in divorce, probate, and trust disputes is rarely about the property itself. It is about conflict, control, and emotion. This presentation explores why high-conflict real estate transactions stall, explode, or quietly bleed value, and how attorneys and real estate professionals can work together to keep cases moving forward. Through real-world patterns and practical frameworks, attendees will learn how structure, neutrality, and communication discipline turn real estate from a battleground into a resolution tool.

Melinda Elmer, a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE) with over 20 years of experience, specializes in residential real property sales within Family Law Cases. Having facilitated 1000+ sales, Ms. Elmer navigates divorce-related transactions with precision and sensitivity, ensuring each sale is handled with compassion and tailored to clients' unique circumstances. Moreover, Ms. Elmer offers neutral and objective expert opinions in both low and high conflict divorce matters involving real property. Known for her proficiency in property valuation, listing management, and negotiation, Ms. Elmer delivers results and is recognized as a trusted professional. Her market knowledge spans beyond Long Beach, Lakewood, and Signal Hill, extending into North Orange County and Southern Los Angeles County. Additionally, she is part of an extensive nationwide agent network.

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