John Collins, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS), and San Diego real estate agent shares proven strategies to price, prepare, and market your home for maximum value during a divorce while avoiding costly mistakes and adding unnecessary stress to an already difficult time.

Yes. The “How to Sell Your Home During a Divorce” eBook is completely free. Just enter your name and email and you will get instant access to download the full PDF. There is no cost and no obligation to work with me.
This guide is designed for San Diego homeowners who are going through a divorce or separation and need clear, practical advice on how to sell a home while protecting their financial interests and reducing conflict.
You will learn how to price your home correctly, prepare and stage it for buyers, choose the right timing, and market it effectively so you can move forward with confidence. The guide also covers common divorce related pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Yes. While many principles apply anywhere, the strategies in this guide are written with San Diego and California homeowners in mind, including how our coastal market behaves and key considerations that often come up when selling a home during a divorce here.
No. The guide focuses on real estate strategy, pricing, preparation, and negotiations. It is meant to complement, not replace, the guidance you get from your divorce attorney, mediator, or tax professional.
Definitely. Many of my clients work with attorneys or mediators. This guide helps you understand the real estate side of the process so you can coordinate more smoothly with your legal team and make better joint decisions about the property.
The eBook outlines common approaches couples use to handle disagreements about timing, pricing, and repairs, and explains questions to bring to your attorney or mediator. It will not decide for you, but it will help you have more focused and informed conversations.
Yes. Even if you are not going through a divorce, the sections on pricing, staging, marketing, and negotiation are very useful for anyone selling a home in San Diego.
No. Downloading the guide simply adds you to my email list where I share market updates and tips for San Diego homeowners. You can unsubscribe at any time. There is never any obligation to list your home with me.
Absolutely. If you would like tailored advice about your home, timeline, or next steps during or after a divorce, you can reach out using the contact information in the guide or on this site to schedule a confidential consultation.
How to prepare your home for sale — from curb appeal to staging that attracts buyers.
Smart upgrades with ROI in mind — what’s worth fixing (and what’s not).
Proven pricing strategies that help you sell quickly without leaving money on the table.
Top mistakes sellers make and how to avoid them, particularly when selling during a divorce.
Negotiation tactics that keep you in control of the deal.
Special considerations during divorce — how to reduce conflict and keep the sale on track.