Profile
Laurel Starks is a real estate consultant and advisor to divorcees and participates in co-mediations as the real estate expert. Ms. Starks is often Court-appointed as the listing agent in litigated dissolution of marriage cases, testifies as an expert witness, and her opinions are relied upon by attorneys and judges in the family court system.
Education:
- A native of Central Florida, Laurel was educated at The Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park.
- Undergraduate studies were completed at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri and then at Whittier College in Whittier, California in Sociology and Political Science.
- In May 2008, Laurel completed Divorce Mediation Training, under the instruction of the legendary Forrest "Woody" Mosten, Esq.
- Certified Pre-Foreclosure Specialist
- In December 2007, Laurel completed Collaborative Divorce Team Training in Phoenix, AZ. and was the first practicing Divorce Real Estate Agent to attend CD Training.
- Laurel has completed numerous real estate courses in various subject matter, and is currently a student of the Graduate Realtor Institute educational program
Professional Accomplishments:
- Host, "Real Estate Matters with John & Laurel" KTIE 590AM weekly radio program
- Developed the Marital Property Evaluation, a comprehensive tool used in divorce cases
- Contributing writer for various publications on real estate issues
- Frequent lecturer to attorneys and judicial officers on real estate topics
- Founder, Divorcing 101 clinic
- Member, Board of Directors, Keller Williams Realty - Rancho Cucamonga
- Chair, Educational Committee for Keller Williams Realty - Rancho Cucamonga
- Real estate instructor for Keller Williams Realty, Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana marketcenters
- Author and instructor, "The Nuts & Bolts of Short Sales" 8-hour live instruction course
- Court appointed or advised in over 200 dissolution of marriage cases
Professional Memberships:
- East / West Family Law Counsel
- National Association of Realtors
- California Association of Realtors
- Citrus Valley Association of Realtors
- Multi-Regional MLS
- Affiliate member - San Bernardino County Bar Association
- Affiliate member - Western San Bernardino County Bar Association
Laurel has been distinguished as a pioneer in her industry, recognizing the educational needs for Realtors working in the divorce process. She continuously studies and analyzes the divorce process from all aspects, in order to better serve the family law community and its clients.
