Selling during a divorce
Sell the house during a North Carolina divorce.
You both read the same written cash offer, nobody has to schedule showings, and the closing lands on a date you both accept. We buy houses from divorcing couples across North Carolina in their current condition.
Is this your situation?
Spouses who agree it is time to sell.
Selling for cash converts the house into a sum of money the two of you can divide under your agreement or a court order. You avoid a listing, a string of showings and any argument over which repairs to make.
You agree on selling
The two of you agree the house should be sold, and neither of you wants months of keeping it spotless for buyer tours.
One spouse is still in the house
Showings are hard on whoever is living there. We need a single visit, and the move-out can follow the terms of your agreement.
Repairs are needed
Paying for repairs on a house that neither spouse will live in is hard to agree on. We will buy it as-is, the same as we would for a house with major repairs.
The mortgage is falling behind
Running two households costs more than running one. If payments have been missed, also read our page on stopping foreclosure.
Step by step
What selling to us looks like during a North Carolina divorce.
Because the offer is written down, each spouse and each attorney sees an identical number.
We buy houses from divorcing couples throughout North Carolina, whether you both still live there or one of you has moved out. Our how we buy houses page explains the whole process.
- Either spouse can call or send the address.
We will ask whose names are on the deed, and whether lawyers or a court order are already involved.
- A specialist visits the house.
We come once, at a time that works for whoever lives there, and nothing needs cleaning or repair first.
- Both of you see the same written offer.
You are not obligated to accept it. Review it with your attorneys and make the decision together.
- Close on a date you both accept.
The fastest closing is about seven days, provided the title is clear. The North Carolina real estate attorney who handles the closing pays the mortgage lender first, and the remaining money goes out as listed on the settlement statement.
Who handles what
Our part, and the part your attorneys handle.
As the buyer, we can tell you our price for the house and how soon we can close. Everything about the divorce is a matter for your lawyers and the court.
The attorneys and the court
Legal questions
- Whether either spouse can sell, and when
- Whose signatures the deed needs
- How the sale money is divided
- Any order about who stays in the house
- Support, tax and equitable distribution
Barrington's part
The house and the sale
- A written cash offer on the house as it stands
- One visit, scheduled around whoever lives there
- Cleanout and repairs once we close
- Title and payoff work with the closing attorney
- A closing date that matches your agreement
Questions about divorce sales
What couples ask before selling.
Can we sell the house before our North Carolina divorce is final?
Often, yes, if you both agree and nothing in your case stands in the way. In North Carolina, spouses must live separate and apart for one year before filing for absolute divorce, so the house often comes up well before the divorce is granted. Your attorneys can confirm the details. Meanwhile, we can visit the house and have a written offer ready.
Does each spouse have to sign the deed?
Usually. A married couple's house in North Carolina is normally held as tenants by the entirety, which means both spouses must sign to sell it. After the divorce, that ownership becomes a tenancy in common. If the deed lists only one of you, ask your divorce attorney before signing a contract, because the other spouse may still have rights in the house.
How does the sale money get divided?
Our payment goes to the closing attorney, who settles the mortgage and any liens first. The money left over is paid out as the settlement statement lists it, and your agreement or court order decides how you divide it. In North Carolina, marital property is divided through equitable distribution, and a claim for it has to be filed before the absolute divorce is granted. All of this is general information, and a North Carolina family law attorney can tell you how it applies to your case.
What if one of us is still living in the house?
That works. One visit is all we need, and you can set the move-out date by your settlement terms or a court order.
Do we need to agree on repairs before selling?
No. We buy the house in whatever shape it is in, so the two of you never have to settle on a repair budget. Take what each of you wants, and we clear out the rest after closing.
Parker and the team were a pleasure to work with and helped walk us through what could have been a challenging process. They provided clear explanations of each step, including price considerations and ideas, and together we were able to work out a deal that everyone was happy with.”
Share the address with us.
Either spouse can reach out first, and a specialist will call to go over the house and whose signatures the sale will need.
Divorce and the house
A single written offer and a closing date that suits you both.
Request a written cash offer the two of you can take to your lawyers.