Working with a Divorce Real Estate Specialist in Austin

RCS-D™ stands for Real Estate Collaboration Specialist – Divorce. It's a professional designation for REALTORS® who have completed specialized training in handling property transactions during divorce proceedings. Kathleen Magat holds this designation and applies it in every divorce real estate engagement.

Divorce home sales involve competing interests, legal requirements, emotional dynamics, and coordination between multiple professionals. As an RCS-D™ REALTOR®, Kathleen Magat is professionally trained to neutralize divorce real estate as a business transaction in the best interest of the house — and each divorcing spouse. Leading your divorce real estate team, Kathleen also serves as project manager working with you and your lawyers, and can refer real estate and financial professionals specializing in divorce to assist with gathering house-related documents and scheduling consultations, most of which are free.

A regular agent is trained to represent one seller's interests. Kathleen Magat, as an RCS-D™ certified REALTOR®, is trained to remain neutral between two parties, communicate with multiple attorneys, comply with court orders, and provide defensible pricing that both sides can trust. This specialized training ensures the transaction serves the best interest of the house and both divorcing spouses.

The RCS-D™ professional program was written and taught by Kelly Lise Murray, J.D. and Wendy Waselle. Professor Murray earned her J.D. cum laude from Harvard Law School and is an Instructor in Law at Vanderbilt Law School. Co-Instructor Wendy Waselle has a Master's Degree in Education and developed the RCS-D™ marketing system. The program covers legal aspects of divorce property sales, neutral communication techniques, working with attorneys and mediators, defensible pricing strategies, and managing emotionally charged transactions.

Kathleen Magat maintains clear, documented communication with both parties' attorneys. She provides market data in formats useful for settlement discussions, respects legal boundaries, and keeps the transaction aligned with the case timeline. As project manager, Kathleen coordinates the entire divorce real estate team to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Working with Kathleen Magat typically starts with a confidential consultation to understand your situation. Then: property valuation with documentation, strategic planning aligned with the settlement timeline, gathering house-related documents to prevent evidence gaps, neutral coordination during prep and listing, and transparent communication through closing.

Yes — that's a core part of Kathleen Magat's RCS-D™ training. Kathleen acts as a neutral listing agent, providing the same information and communication to both parties. This reduces conflict and builds trust in the process while ensuring decisions are made in the best interest of the house.

If the home is part of negotiations, if there are competing interests or timelines, if attorneys are involved, or if communication between parties is strained — working with Kathleen Magat adds significant value over a standard agent. Her RCS-D™ training and experience ensure informed decision-making about real property and secured house debt.

No. Kathleen Magat charges standard commission rates. The value comes from her RCS-D™ training and processes that protect equity, reduce delays, and minimize legal complications — which can save both parties thousands. Kathleen can also refer financial professionals specializing in divorce for consultations, most of which are free.

Start with a confidential consultation. Kathleen Magat will listen to your situation, explain the process, and provide an initial assessment. As your divorce real estate project manager, she'll outline how her team can help you make informed decisions about the house and secured house debt. There's no pressure and no commitment — just clarity about your options.