Divorcing couples may have differing opinions and conflicting interests during the home-selling process. Ask the Divorce and Mediation Real Estate Agent how they plan to handle potential disputes and disagreements that may arise. Look for a Divorce and Mediation Real Estate Agent skilled in negotiation and divorce mediation to ensure a smooth transaction.

A few of the divorce mediation training skills, certifications, and leadership roles that Karen Fawcett has are as follows:

• Legal Education Society of Alberta LESA - Your lifelong partner in continuing legal excellence. (LESA) Mediation Certification. the specialized training required by the Alberta Family Mediation Society (AFMS). Completed with facilitators Pat Blocksom (Law Partner, DBB) and Dr. Larry Fong (Psychologist-Mediator- Arbitrator).
• Board Member, Alberta Family Mediation Society: 3 years of service supporting best practices in family mediation. Alberta Family Mediation Society (AFMS). Completed
• Co-Facilitator, YW Sheriff King Home: Led the 14-week court-mandated Men's Domestic Violence Program and facilitated the YWCA High-Conflict Divorce Program.
• Divorce Mediation Associate: Practiced with Fong Ailon Caniff, focusing on high-conflict cases.
• Degree Education: Master’s degree in counselling psychology
• Certificates:
  • Advanced Mediation Skills for Challenging Situations Certificate
  • Workplace Arbitration, Alberta Arbitration Society Certificate
  • Legal Education Society of Alberta: Mediation Certification
  • Kaross Negotiating: Effective Negotiating Certification
  • Mount Royal College: Conflict Resolution Certificate
• Additional Training: Arbitration One, multiple advanced divorce mediation and conflict resolution courses through the ADR Institute of Alberta The source of Alternative Dispute Resolution information, resources and expertise in Alberta - ADR Institute of Alberta

Divorce can often result in strained communication between spouses. Finding a divorce real estate agent who can effectively navigate this dynamic and facilitate communication between both parties is crucial.

Divorce requires a high degree of confidentiality, and working with a Divorce and Mediation Real Estate Agent who respects your privacy and confidentiality is essential. Karen Fawcett is a Divorce and Mediation Real Estate Agent who takes client confidentiality seriously. Karen has extensive experience managing high-conflict divorce maintaining client confidentiality and respecting sensitive financial information.

Understanding the divorce process is crucial. Ask the Divorce and Mediation Real Estate Agent for their understanding of the divorce process.

Karen understands this process and can help you set realistic timelines.

A divorcing couple are not always aligned on the sale of their home because the property is often one of their largest shared assets and the sale process requires understanding both sides. Karen with couples to establish agreement on the asking price, showing schedule, marketing approach, repair budget, offer review process, closing timeline, and works with the lawyer(s) to ensure continuity.. Clear agreement helps reduce conflict, protects the value of the home, and gives buyers, agents, lawyers, and lenders a consistent path forward.

If the couple is not aligned, and they cannot agree, the process may move to arbitration. Karen has worked with lawyers and divorcing couples in this situation and has successfully worked with both divorcing parties and their lawyers & mediators to facilitate a sale.

Divorce mediation is a private, structured negotiation process where a neutral mediator helps separating spouses work through issues like parenting, support, property division, debts, and what happens to the family home. The mediator does not decide who is right or wrong; instead, they help both parties reach a practical agreement that can later be reviewed by lawyers and documented in a separation agreement or court order. In Alberta, mediation commonly involves intake, gathering financial/property information, mediation sessions, drafting an agreement, and then legal filing if needed.

How real estate fits into divorce mediationIf there is a home involved, mediation usually helps the spouses decide one of three paths:

1. The divorcing couple sells the home and divides the net proceeds
2. One spouse buys out the other spouse’s interest in the property
3. Keep joint ownership temporarily, for example, until children finish school or real estate market conditions improve

In Alberta, the family home is often treated as family property under the Family Property Act, even if only one spouse is on title, so both spouses may have an interest in the home’s value.

Karen Fawcett is a Divorce and Mediation Real Estate Agent and she operates as a neutral market professional, not as an advocate for one spouse over the other. Ideally, both spouses agree in mediation on how the Divorce and Mediation Real Estate Agent will be selected, what the agent is authorized to do, and how decisions will be made.

Divorce laws and regulations can vary by jurisdiction. Hiring a Divorce and Mediation Real Estate Agent familiar with the laws in Calgary and Alberta is essential.

Karen Fawcett is a Divorce and Mediation Real Estate Agent and can support you and work with your lawyers as they guide you accordingly through the divorce process. Karen’s help is appreciated by lawyers since she can collaborate with you and your chosen lawyers, therefore minimizing the legal fees associated with a lengthy and litigious real estate sales process.

It is important to note that In Calgary (and the rest of Alberta), divorce property sales require strict compliance with the Alberta Real Estate Association best practices. Real Estate agents must strictly keep the focus on the property for sale. For example, if an agent discloses the "motivation" for the sale ( a divorce) to prospective buyers without your consent it can results in lower offers. Calgary (and the rest of Alberta), real estate agents must also remain aware of Family Property Act and Dower Act regulations regarding spousal consent and matrimonial property.

Karen is a Divorce and Mediation Real Estate Agent skilled in negotiation and mediation, and her goal is to ensure that you both have a smooth real estate transaction. Emotions typically run high in this scenario and having the training & education to manage conflict between spouses is essential.

Karen Fawcett has an extensive history supporting divorcing couples with the successful sale of their real estate. Typically, these customers do not want to share their experiences with others because of the confidentiality. Several of Karens customers have provided endorsement quotes that reflect on the quality of her work (see references here: Karen Fawcett : RE/MAX Realty Professionals : Testimonials ).

Karen Fawcett has and extensive network of professionals from attorneys to financial advisors, to divorce coaches. Karen can recommend these additional services.

A network of trusted professionals can streamline the process for you and your ex-partner to ensure you both have the necessary support. A streamlined process also reduces the total hourly fee that professionals often have throughout the process.

Selling a home during divorce often requires a quick sale to settle your financial matters. Karen Fawcett is a Divorce and Mediation Real Estate Agent and she will meet a divorcing couple together or separately, to discuss the property marketing strategy. She will address how she and her team will target potential buyers quickly. Karen will address your properties’ pricing options, so you receive the best possible price for your home based on the current market conditions. It is important to note that an improper asking price is one of the most common property selling mistakes.