Become a Real Estate
Mediation Specialist
The certification that makes you the most valuable real estate or mortgage professional in the divorce process.
When the marital home is a pressure point, skill, not just competence, is what moves the conversation forward without making it worse. Get trained. Get process-safe. Become the partner attorneys and mediators trust.
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Divorce is not a typical transaction. The marital home isn't just an asset, it's a pressure point where money, fear, control, parenting, identity, and "what happens next" all collide.
Here's the part most housing professionals learn the hard way: you can be excellent at your job, competent, ethical, experienced, and still be counter-productive in divorce.
Not because you're doing anything wrong. But because divorce requires a different level of communication discipline than a standard sale or refinance.
REM-S™ training gives you that discipline: the mediation skills to prevent the preventable conflict, delays, blow-ups, and failed housing plans that derail divorcing clients.
Built For The Professionals
At The Center Of The Home Decision
If you work with divorcing clients, or want to be the one attorneys and mediators refer to, mediation skills aren't optional anymore.
CDLP® Members
As a CDLP®, you already navigate the intricate financial side of divorce. REM-S equips you to support clients through contentious property division and mortgage planning, facilitating fair, efficient, less-stressful resolutions and solidifying your seat as the trusted advisor.
Real Estate Professionals
Unlock a new dimension in your career. Whether you're guiding clients to an amicable agreement or a traditional sale, specialized mediation techniques help you lead smoother, more collaborative processes, raising your value and expanding your network.
What The Credential Does For Your Business
Recognition & Respect
Earn standing among collaborative professionals who rely on experts to streamline the process and reach faster, more effective resolutions.
Specialized Knowledge
Go deeper on the legal and financial intricacies of property division and mortgage financing, so every angle is considered.
Increased Referrals
Attorneys and financial advisors refer to professionals who can handle complex, sensitive situations with skill. Become that name.
Higher Income Potential
Offering specialized mediation support opens revenue beyond the normal scope of a single transaction.
Competitive Advantage
As mediation grows, specialized skills stand out, attracting clients who want amicable, cost-effective outcomes.
A Wider Network
Position yourself as a mediation expert and open doors to partnerships with attorneys, mediators, and allied advisors.
Master Mediation,
Your Way
This isn't just another online course. REM-S blends the convenience of online learning with the power of real-world practice: 40 comprehensive hours built explicitly for real estate and mortgage planning, with an emphasis on divorce.
Understanding Conflict
Sources and stages of conflict, escalation, and de-escalation techniques that create a safe space to resolve disputes.
Foundations of Mediation
Core principles, processes, and the mediator's role as a neutral facilitator guiding parties to agreement.
Stages of Mediation
The step-by-step process from initial contact to final agreement in real estate mediation for divorce.
Communication Skills
Active listening, empathetic understanding, and effective questioning that foster productive dialogue.
Conflict Resolution Techniques
Practical tools to surface underlying causes and facilitate collaborative problem-solving.
Mediation in the Context of Divorce
The unique dynamics of divorce mediation, with an emphasis on real estate and property division.
Strategies for Real Property
Options for resolving property division: selling, buy-outs, co-owning, and creative alternatives.
Strategies for Mortgage Planning
Refinancing, loan modifications, assumption support, and buy-out arrangements in divorce.
Ethics & Legal Framework
Neutrality, confidentiality, and professionalism throughout the mediation process.
Training & Assessment · Live
Role-play simulations, written case analysis, and a final assessment via live practical experience.
One Certification. A Whole New Practice.
- 40 hours of comprehensive mediation training
- 9 online modules with assignments & assessments
- Live practical module with mock mediations & role-plays
- The REM-S™ credential & directory listing
- Meets commonly accepted 40-hour mediation standards
Keeping Your Credential
REM-S™ certification is valid for one year. Renewal keeps you current and listed.
Includes 1 hour of continuing education provided by the Divorce Lending Association.
Register TodayCourse meets commonly accepted standards for 40-hour basic mediation skills training. Requirements for court-appointed or family-court mediation vary by state, so consult your state's specific guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is the REM-S certification?
REM-S™ (Real Estate Mediation Specialist) is a 40-hour mediation certification from the Divorce Lending Association. It trains real estate agents, CDLPs, and CDLP loan officers to support the mediation and settlement process when the marital home and financing are on the table.
Who should enroll?
Real estate professionals, Certified Divorce Lending Professionals (CDLPs), and CDLP loan officers who work with divorcing clients, or who want to become the trusted partner attorneys and mediators refer to.
How much is tuition, and what does renewal cost?
Tuition is $985 for the certification. It is valid for one year; annual renewal is $297 and includes one hour of continuing education provided by the Divorce Lending Association.
How is the program delivered?
It's a hybrid experience. Modules 1 through 9 are online eLearning with assignments and assessments. Module 10 is a live practical component featuring mock mediations, role-plays, and written case analysis so you can apply the skills before you use them with clients.
Do I have to become a mediator to benefit?
No. You don't have to be the mediator to use mediation skills. REM-S helps you support ongoing mediations, mediators, and attorneys as a subject-matter expert in everyday transactions and divorce proceedings.
Will this make me a court-appointed mediator?
REM-S meets the commonly accepted standards for 40-hour basic mediation skills training. Requirements for court-appointed or family-court mediation vary by state, so anyone pursuing that path should consult their state's specific guidelines, particularly in family law.
Get Trained. Get Process-Safe.
Become A Strategic Partner.
Enroll in the REM-S™ certification today and become the most valuable real estate or mortgage professional in the divorce process. Have questions first? Book a strategy session and we'll map the fit for your practice.