Divorce & Real Estate in Southeast Michigan
Divorce & Real Estate in Southeast Michigan
A Certified Specialist Serving Attorneys and Their Clients Throughout Livingston, Washtenaw & Oakland Counties
When a marriage ends, real property is often the most significant asset on the table - and one of the most complicated to resolve. The question that drives settlement negotiations is rarely “what is the house worth?” It is: “What will each party actually walk away with after the mortgage, costs, and closing are accounted for?” Those are two very different questions. Derek Bauer has built specialized tools and earned specialized credentials to help answer the right one.
A Resource Built for Family Law Attorneys
As a Residential Real Estate Divorce Specialist certified through the Residential Real Estate Council, Derek Bauer is available to family law attorneys throughout Livingston, Washtenaw, and Oakland counties as a credible, professional real estate resource during asset division proceedings.
What Derek provides to attorneys and their clients:
- A Michigan-specific net proceeds calculator at SellerProceeds.com/divorce that models the full transaction - mortgage payoff, broker compensation, transfer taxes, title costs, attorney fees, prorated taxes, and concessions - delivering a realistic seller net figure in minutes
- Complimentary property-specific analysis for any subject property, including a brief walkthrough when appropriate to ensure accuracy
- Neutral, professional participation - Derek’s role is to inform, not advocate for either party
- 24+ years of Southeast Michigan market experience and 1,100+ closed transactions
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Selling a Home During Divorce
Selling a home during divorce is one of the most emotionally and logistically complex transactions in real estate. Both parties may have different timelines, different priorities, and in some cases, different attorneys involved. Derek Bauer has the experience, the temperament, and the training to navigate it professionally.
What to expect when working with Derek:
- A clear, objective net proceeds estimate from the start - so both parties understand the realistic financial outcome before negotiating
- Neutral representation focused on the transaction, not the conflict
- Trained to work collaboratively with legal counsel and mediators throughout the process
- Discreet, professional handling of a sensitive process from listing through closing
Specialized Training. Proven Track Record.
Derek Bauer holds the Residential Real Estate Divorce Specialist Certification through the Residential Real Estate Council - covering family law basics, property division, conflict resolution, and best practices for working with legal counsel in divorce proceedings.
- RealTrends Verified Top 250 Michigan Agent (2025)
- Hour Media Real Estate All-Star – 13 consecutive years (2013–2026)
- Board Member, Livingston County Association of REALTORS®
- Residential Real Estate Divorce Specialist – Residential Real Estate Council
- Associate Broker, Real Estate One – Brighton, MI
- 24+ years of experience | 1,100+ homes sold in Southeast Michigan
Derek serves Livingston County (Brighton, Howell, South Lyon, Pinckney, Fowlerville), Washtenaw County (Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline), and Oakland County (Bloomfield Hills, Novi, Farmington Hills, Birmingham, Milford, Commerce Township).
SellerProceeds.com/divorce – The Net Proceeds Tool
Unlike online AVM tools that estimate market value, SellerProceeds.com/divorce models the complete transaction and produces a realistic seller net figure - the number that actually drives asset division decisions.
What the tool accounts for: mortgage payoff, state and county transfer taxes, title insurance, broker compensation (user-entered, fully negotiable, not set by law), escrow and closing fees, attorney fees, home warranty, preparation costs, repairs and concessions, property tax proration, and HOA dues.
Connect With Derek
Whether you are a family law attorney looking to establish a professional resource relationship, or a client navigating the real estate component of a divorce, Derek welcomes a direct, confidential conversation.
Derek Bauer
Associate Broker, REALTOR® | Real Estate One
Residential Real Estate Divorce Specialist – RRC
565 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton, MI 48116
Derek@BauerRealtySolutions.com
Broker compensation is not set by law and is fully negotiable. All compensation is determined through negotiation between the parties. Derek Bauer is a licensed Michigan real estate broker operating under Real Estate One. Equal Housing Opportunity. Net proceeds estimates referenced on this page are produced by SellerProceeds.com/divorce and are based solely on user-entered assumptions. They do not constitute legal, financial, or appraisal advice and should not be relied upon as such.
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