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Melinda Elmer
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Last updated: 10/5/2025
Melinda Elmer
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The Elmer Team
Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert, CPRES
5000 E Spring St #525
Long Beach
California
90815  United States
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562 316-2915 (Phone)
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  Divorce, Estate, Probate, Real Estate
  As a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE) and Certified Probate and Trust Specialist (CPRES), I serve as a neutral real estate professional helping families, attorneys, and fiduciaries navigate complex property matters arising from divorce, probate, or trust administration. My practice focuses on reducing conflict, facilitating communication, and ensuring legally compliant, data-driven real estate solutions that allow all parties to move forward with clarity and fairness.
  With over two decades of experience as a top-producing Realtor in Southern California, I specialize in high-conflict and court-related real estate transactions. As both a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE) and Certified Probate and Trust Specialist (CPRES), I work closely with attorneys, fiduciaries, and families to resolve complex property issues with neutrality and professionalism. My background combines deep market expertise with training in mediation, negotiation, and communication to support fair and efficient outcomes.
  As a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE) and Certified Probate and Trust Specialist (CPRES), I serve as a neutral real estate professional supporting mediation and court-involved matters. I facilitate communication among attorneys, fiduciaries, and parties, provide data-driven valuations and impartial guidance, ensure compliance with probate, trust, and court-sale procedures, and help reduce conflict and stress so all parties can move forward with clarity and confidence.
  Non-Lawyer
Education/Experience
I have completed advanced training as a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert CDRE through the Ilumni Institute, where I studied the intersection of family law and real estate, specializing in neutrality, conflict management, and court communication. In addition, I hold the designation of Certified Probate and Trust Specialist CPRES, providing expertise in court-confirmed sales, fiduciary responsibilities, and trust administration. My ongoing education includes mediation and negotiation coursework focused on supporting attorneys, fiduciaries, and families through complex real estate transitions.
Social/Volunteer Organizations
I am an active member of the Long Beach Women Lawyers Association, supporting education, mentorship, and professional development for women in the legal community. I also serve as President of the Southern California Certified Divorce Real Estate Experts SoCal CDREs, a professional network dedicated to elevating standards and collaboration between real estate professionals and the family law community. In addition, I regularly participate in local community and neighborhood initiatives throughout Long Beach focused on housing, education, and civic engagement.

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