Going through divorce? Selling the marital home doesn't have to add more stress. This guide covers EVERYTHING—from dividing assets to selling fast for a clean financial break!
Quick Sale Option
Clean Division
No Repairs
More to Split
Important Disclaimer: This article provides general educational information only and is NOT legal or financial advice. Divorce laws vary by state. Please consult with a divorce attorney and financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.
Divorce is hard enough without the added stress of figuring out what to do with the marital home. Should you sell? Should one spouse buy out the other? What if you can't agree?
This comprehensive guide walks you through ALL your options for handling the house during divorce—and shows you how selling to a cash buyer can provide a fast, clean financial break so both parties can move forward!
When divorcing, you generally have three options for the marital home:
Sell the house, divide the proceeds. Clean break for both parties!
MOST COMMON
One spouse buys out the other's share and keeps the home.
IF AFFORDABLE
Continue owning together (usually until kids finish school).
RARE & COMPLEX
This is the most common and often cleanest option. Here's how it works:
Sale price minus mortgage payoff minus selling costs = Net Proceeds. This amount is typically split 50/50 in community property states, or as determined by court/agreement in equitable distribution states. Cash buyers eliminate selling costs, meaning MORE money to split!
Selling to a cash buyer is often the IDEAL solution for divorcing couples. Here's why:
Close in 7-14 days instead of 60-120 days. Finalize your divorce faster without waiting for traditional sale!
Zero commissions or closing costs. More money to split between you—$15K-30K+ saved on average home!
Sell as-is. No arguments about who pays for repairs. No delays waiting for work to be done.
One quick visit, not dozens of strangers through your home. No coordinating schedules with your ex for showings.
Cash offers don't fall through due to financing. Know exactly when you'll close and get paid.
Simple, fast process means fewer decisions to fight about. Clean break, less drama.
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No fees, no showings, no repairs—just a fair cash offer and quick closing!
GET CASH OFFER!Disagreements about the house are common in divorce. Here's what happens when spouses can't agree:
A neutral mediator helps you reach agreement. Less expensive and faster than court. Often the first step when couples disagree.
If mediation fails, the judge decides. Court can order the house sold and proceeds divided—often forcing a quick sale.
If all else fails, either spouse can file a partition action lawsuit to force a sale. Expensive and time-consuming—avoid if possible!
Pro Tip: A cash offer provides a concrete number both parties can agree on. No arguments about listing price, no waiting for offers. Get a cash offer and use that as the basis for your agreement!
Sometimes one spouse wants to keep the house. Here's how a buyout works:
Home Value - Mortgage Balance = Equity
Equity ÷ 2 = Buyout Amount (for 50/50 split)
Example: Home worth $300,000 - $200,000 mortgage = $100,000 equity. Buyout = $50,000 to departing spouse.
Tip: Get a cash offer to establish fair market value for buyout negotiations!
Sell before divorce is filed. Simplifies proceedings, but both must agree.
✅ Fastest & simplest
Most common. Sale is part of divorce agreement. Court may need to approve.
✅ Most common approach
If divorce decree orders sale later. May delay closure but sometimes necessary.
⚠️ Prolongs connection
Best Practice: Sell FAST to finalize divorce sooner and minimize conflict!
Divorce is hard enough. Let us make selling the house the EASY part!
Get a no-obligation cash offer now. Both parties can use it for negotiations or close fast for a clean break!
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