Navigating Divorce and Real Estate with Confidence
Divorce is one of life’s most challenging transitions, and when it involves real estate, the decisions can feel overwhelming. At Key Connections Real Estate, we specialize in helping individuals and families handle the complexities of property division with professionalism, empathy, and expertise. Whether you’re deciding whether to sell, refinance, or retain your marital home, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Making decisions about your shared property requires understanding your options. Here are some of the most common real estate concerns during divorce:
Should You Sell or Keep the Home?
Selling may provide financial relief and a clean break, while keeping the home could offer stability—both come with pros and cons.
Valuation and Appraisals
Determining the accurate market value of your home is essential for fair negotiations. We’ll connect you with trusted professionals to ensure a precise valuation.
Tax Implications
Selling your property may come with tax consequences, such as capital gains tax. We’ll help you understand these implications to make informed decisions.
Mortgage and Financial Options
If one party wishes to keep the home, refinancing or buyouts may be necessary. We’ll guide you through these processes, working alongside your financial advisors.
At Key Connections Real Estate, we provide specialized services to make the real estate process during divorce as seamless as possible:
We understand that every divorce is unique, and we approach each case with sensitivity and professionalism.
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Read MOREFue un placer trabajar con Karly, estamos muy agradecidos con ella por toda su ayuda y comprensión que tuvo con nosotros. Tiene demasiada experiencia y todas nuestras dudas nos contestaba de la mejor manera !!! Muchas gracias Karly por toda tu ayuda— Kevin Velazquez
Karly did wonders when it came to finding me my dream home! She made the process of selling our old house and buying our new home so stress-free!— Sarai T.
Thanks to Karly we are now homeowners . Something that felt surreal and impossible to do became a reality with her help. She guided us through the whole process and answered all of our questions. I recommend Karly and her team 100%— Kevin Paola
She is a wonderful Realtor®. She is so professional, detailed, and super responsive. She is one of the best Realtors®! I am so happy we worked with her!— Salvatore T.
It has been a wonderful experience to have met Karly Chávez, a person so dedicated to her work, she always offers her help and is always aware of our needs.— Edna N.
Karly did an outstanding job helping me coordinate the purchase of a new condo in San Diego. She’s knowledgeable, experienced, and very accommodating in helping buyers achieve their goals.— Reggie B.
We feel so lucky to have worked with Karly and her team. Her TC is responsive and quick. We know that it is because of her experience, knowledge, and dedication that we were able to find and purchase a home that is perfect for us.— Lupo
Karly is the best. We loved how she had patient whit us since we were first-time buyers. She answer all our questions and was able to help us find our perfect home. Highly recommended. If we ever get to buy another home she will definitely be the one.— Evelin C.
Karly is amazing! The attention to detail and the consistency in communication with me during the whole buying and selling process were impeccable. Karly is by far the best agent I have ever worked with and working with any other agent other than her is crazy.— Luis P.
Karly helped us navigate a pretty complex home purchase and always made us feel informed and supported. She is super accommodating and was super gentle with all of the first-time buyer questions we threw at her! Would highly recommend her to anyone braving the market.— Zachary H.
Karly is a great agent. She put me and my needs before everything. She always answers my calls no matter the time or day. Karly and her team are above everything the best. They sure know what they are doing. I will totally recommend them to friends and family. I love them! Thank you so much for all your help with the sale of my property.— Nancy M.
Karly cares. After being overbid several times we just didn’t know if we were going to be able to get a hold of anything at all. I can now say that thanks to her admirable persistence as well as her remarkable negotiating skills, we are now moving into the home, neighborhood, and school district of our dreams. I sincerely recommend Karly Chavez and the team.— Moises M.
Karly is amazing. She was great with setting expectations, we could always get in contact with her, answering all of our questions and being honest. She wasn’t trying to push a house on us, she really wanted us to find what we would love. There aren’t enough good words in the dictionary to say how great Karly and her team are. I would definitely use her again. She’s a rockstar.— Buyer
Karly is the best of the best of her knowledge and her thoroughness shows her true passion for real estate. Karly and her team were wonderful to work with. She made everything very easy to navigate and was always available and helpful. We wouldn’t work with anyone else! As first-time home buyers, we needed a lot of hand-holding, but Karly and her team were happy to help anytime.— Mara V.
This letter is to express my gratitude toward my Real Estate Agent “Karly Chavez”. Karly is exceptional and very trustworthy. Will work with you to make your desires and wishes a reality. She is excellent at networking and making connections with the appropriate people. The way she retains knowledge and enthusiastically talks about real estate is admirable. Her confident, creative, authentic organization and resourcefulness are brilliant. I truly Recommend 100% sincerely, Hilda Pallares.— Hilda P.
Karly was a pleasure to work with. She was very helpful from the start of the process to the very end. We were somewhat limited with our options due to our budget and the location we wanted to buy and she was patient and optimistic. Her positive attitude and demeanor in regard to our limited options rubbed off on us and we waited until we found what worked for us. My wife and I are very appreciative of her efforts and highly recommend her as an agent for anyone looking to purchase a home.— Robin G.
Karly went above and beyond to help me with my first home purchase. With only a few days notice, we were able to form, submit, and close a deal on our beautiful home. Karly was professional, proactive, supportive, warm, and insightful in closing the best deal possible for us. Even after closing, Karly helped us rent out our old place. She gave us multiple leads, uploaded photos, provided tenant rental agreements, and gave us wise advice on this daunting process. I would unhesitatingly use her as an agent again and highly recommend her!— James J.
Want a smooth transaction? Call Karly. The home-buying process with Karly was great! Karly is 100% recommended for your home-buying experience. We searched and searched for the right home and when we felt like we could not continue anymore she motivated us to continue the journey. She did an amazing job with each step of the way. She answered every question and gave us explanations when we were in doubt. If you want exceptional work, she’s the one to call. Thank you so much, Karly and we will be definitely calling you back on our next home!— Familia Gutierrez
Awesome! Karly is the absolute best! We can't help but feel extremely lucky and grateful to have found her. Karly made this process as enjoyable and seamless as possible. She is an asset and the knowledge she brought to the team was irreplaceable. We are so happy and want to give so much credit to Karly for getting us into our first home. She is very knowledgeable about VA which was very helpful in our case. We had such a great experience working with Karly. I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home. Can't wait to see her again when she gives us the keys.— Taryn & Mistie B.
Very professional, easy to work with, and very knowledgeable. Karly is really on top of new listings that hit the market and has great relationships with other agents which helped when we wanted to view a new listing in a pinch. She is easy to reach and never lets an email, text, or phone call slip by without responding. As first-time home buyers, we weren't 100% sure where we wanted to end up, but Karly helped us locate the perfect home in an area we couldn't be happier with. Karly went above and beyond to help guide us through the entire purchasing process. Karly made us feel comfortable with our purchase and made sure to answer all our questions ...— Lupo F.
Karly is responsive, kind, easy-going, and flexible. She always worked around my schedule, and I never had to take time off. She really tried to make my life as easy as she could. She also never pressured me to make offers on places that didn't meet my needs or made me feel embarrassed for not wanting to go over budget. It took a few months of searching and submitting offers, but with Karly's help, I was able to find exactly what I was looking for at my price point. I was in no rush to buy a home – I wanted to do some research first to make an informed decision, even if it took longer than anticipated. Throughout the year-long search, Karly was noth...— D. Molina
Karly was referred to us by a good friend of ours when we mentioned we were ready to start looking for a home. We met with her through Zoom and immediately I knew she was going to be great! What I noticed was her organizational skills which are a plus for me. She is also an open book and will always be completely honest with you. In our process of looking for our home, Karly was always there to answer every question we had through text or phone calls. She really took into consideration what we were looking for and what expectations we had. She did warn us about how looking for a home would be a roller coaster ride. Needless to say, she was there for...— Meyer Family
Karly made the nerve racking process of buying a home a piece of cake. Her knowledge and expertise shows when she answered every one of my question with great explanation. To top it off she is so nice and very responsive. 10/10 would recommend.— Sanchez K.
As a first-time homebuyer, I couldn't have asked for a more dedicated and knowledgeable realtor than Karly Chavez. She and her brokerage are true gems in the California real estate market especially San Diego. From our very first meeting, Karly impressed me with her warm and friendly demeanor. She took the time to understand my unique needs and preferences, making me feel heard and valued as a client. Her expertise in the real estate industry and her extensive knowledge of the California market stood out, especially when I discovered she can assist clients all across the state! One of the things that set Karly Chavez and Key Connections Realty ap...— Rotamah S.
Una persona muy comprometida con su trabajo, muy amable, muy atenta y muy responsable, siempre busca el beneficio para su cliente y busca oportunidades para negociar a tu favor. Una persona muy profesional, con ella no sientes que solo hace el trabajo por ganar dinero, o que va a tomar ventaja de ti, todo lo contrario sientes confianza cuando interactuas con ella, te ayuda a resolver todas tus dudas, te explica el proceso de compra; en nuestro caso fue de gran ayuda ya que ella es bilingüe y yo necesitaba entender mejor los conceptos técnicos en mi idioma, y ella fue de mucha ayuda. La recomiendo muchísimo a todas las personas de habla hispana, fue ...— Luis M.
If you want a real state agent that really cares for your best interest , I recommend Brissia. To begin with she treated us like family she made our dream of becoming house owners a reality in this tough market. She is very knowledgeable and got us a great deal. You can’t go wrong with her . I’ll definitely will be contacting her in the future.— Blanca D.
Brissia was amazing to work with ! Friendly and knowledgeable. Also speaks Spanish which was a plus for us. Would definitely work with her again. We were in the market to sell our home and relocate but decided to wait little longer before making the change.— Buyer
Jessica is an All-Star. She gave speedy responses to any call, email or txt. She showed me around various places with no hesitation. When the seller was asking for more she kept the negotiation process professional while still making it work for me.— Yajaira F.
Jessica is the best! She made me go from hating the process of buy and selling my home with a past agent , to completely changing my perspective on agents. She made the process smooth and simple. Got it done like a champ! I highly recommend Jessica if you’re looking for an agent that is responsive and dedicated. 10 stars out of 5!— Luis P.
Karly was amazing to work with -- persistent, patient and responsive. We weren't pressured to buy more expensive or faster. She gave us honest recommendations based on her wealth of professional experience. She made the process easy for us as first time homebuyers and went above and beyond to make sure we got our money's worth. I highly recommend!— Sierra V.
Our Realtor Selah Silvia was so patient with our picky needs. She was extremely prompt and determined in finding our perfect home! I loved her hard work and professionalism towards us. She looked out for our best interest and gave us honest opinions if something wasn’t for us, she would honestly let us know. She is the best!! I recommend her to everyone who is looking to buy.— Carmen R.
Selah went above and Beyond when it became to the home buying process she was very attentive and a fast responder when it came to anything. I recommend her. She made the home buying process very easy.— Ashley F.
Selah Silva is a champion realtor. She made first time home buying simple and easy for us. Her experience in finance programs for first time homebuyers gave us exactly what we need. She wanted to make sure we got the home that was right for us. Selah is the person that will go above and beyond for you. She only cares about you and what is best for your family. If you want someone that is experienced, resourceful, caring, and a champion, then Selah is the realtor for you.— Joseph N.
Brissia was outstanding at showing me different properties, explaining in detail from the start to finish on the process. She was so lovely to work with, had patience with answering all I mean all my questions. Understood just what was the right fit for my personality and wallet. Thanks Brissia.— Franchesca F.
I have had the pleasure of working with Karly Chavez on a series of Real Estate transactions. Karly models integrity, knowledge, reliability and effectiveness. I know her to work very hard for her buyers and sellers to ensure the transaction is in the best interest of her client. She is professional, down to earth and easy to work with. She is a professional who problem solves and is an integral part of the team dynamics to represent her client and their best interest. I highly recommend Karly!— Cindy H.
Karly was very patient with us during the process of buying a house . She traveled with us far and wide and did not mind at all. We even put off the search for a while and karly was still available when we decided we wanted to begin looking again . We finally found a home to raise our daughter in and we couldn't be more excited. I highly recommend— Eric S.
As a new buyer I have SO many questions. Karly set up a time to meet with me to explain exactly how the process works, what I need to have prepared, and answered my endless questions. She has been very accommodating in looking at all of the properties that fit my needs. I have referred her many clients and they all have had the best experience too!— Tina Cristabel H.
I worked with Karly and Isabel on trying to get into a bigger property to have a home office and at the same time sell my property during the time real estate was spiking and becoming a big seller market. With Isabel and Karly's determination we were able to negotiate a fair deal with a timeline that worked well for all!!! Thank you ladies! I would absolutely recommend working with this team!— Glorian Q.
I can't speak highly enough of Karly and her team. Their professionalism, knowledge, honesty, integrity, and hard work ethic are greatly appreciated and respected. They are very detail-oriented, honest, and great to work with. They definitely love what they do. Karly and her team made our dreams of a first home come true and as easy as possible. We were definitely prepared for the worst but received the best.— Claudia M.
Karly and her amazing team have been so helpful on not just ONE, but TWO home purchases so far. My husband and I could not be more pleased with her professionalism and expertise. She is very knowledgeable and can provide so much insight to what can be a very stressful transition into home ownership. I highly recommend Karly and her group to anyone looking to purchase a home!— Suzette F.
Transitions in life can be difficult- we found ourselves in a huge one leaving our home to start elsewhere. Karly came in and made sure all the players were looped in and things were handled! The new owners were very deserving of a beautiful home and we walked away satisfied with our decision . The heartfelt service we received was unmatched . Thank you Karly for taking the guess work out of such a complex matter!— Laura H.
Have personally seen Karly go above and beyond for her clients during their transaction and while listing their home. She is incredible!— Molly O.
They are a very friendly person and they are there for all the process, until you find your house.— Pedro M.
When we were in the process of purchasing our home, we had many questions that our realtor was unable to answer. I reached out to Karly and she was kind enough to answer our inquiries. Karly is very professional and knowledgeable in what she does.— Celina V.
Fue un placer trabajar con Karly, siempre atenta, contestaba todas nuestras dudas. Honesta y profesional con su trabajo. Nos consiguió nuestra casa de nuestro sueño! estamos feliz viviendo en nuestra primera casa.— Carina G.
Karly & her team are absolutely amazing! If you’re in need of the perfect agent reach out to Key Connections! They will work hard and be attentive to help you find the home of your dreams!!— Guera D.
They are the best.— Juan Gonzalez
Karly and her group put on an amazing event for easter! Super family friendly and our kids had a blast with the easter bunny and the easter egg hunt. Thank you Karly for the great event you put together!— Albert Canedo
Mi familia y yo estamos muy agradecidos con Karly, nos ayudo mucho en la búsqueda de nuestro hogar, SÚPER atenta en todos los sentidos nos hiso sentir porte de su familia, nunca vamos a terminar de darle gracias por toda la atención, dios te bendiga.— Alexander Cruz
Súper recomendable un súper servicio amables las chicas y sobre todo confiable— Veronica Sanchez
Decisions about your home are deeply personal, especially during a divorce. At Key Connections Real Estate, we’re here to support you every step of the way with guidance you can trust. Let’s navigate this journey together, so you can focus on your next chapter.
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