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What is a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE®)?
Published Sep 17, 2026 by Megan Sullivan, RCS-D™, CDS®, at Divorced Girl Smiling

Read the full article at Divorced Girl SmilingWhat is a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE®)? Let me back up and tell you my story. When I was going through my divorce, my ex-husband and I had an amicable relationship. We were educated, capable people, we had professionals helping us, but we still didn’t always know where to start.
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