Dividing a house in a divorce?
Call or text (973) 520-0243. One visit, one number, split at closing.
Selling a house during a divorce in New Jersey. One clean sale, no sign in the yard.
When the house is the biggest thing you own together, a fast, private cash sale is often the simplest way to divide it. Written offer in 24 hours you can both take to your attorneys. Close when the agreement says to. Proceeds split at the table.
- No showings, no lockbox, no neighbors asking
- Both parties get the same written offer
- Proceeds split per your agreement at closing
- We work with both attorneys
You'll deal with Peter, not a call center. Peter has bought houses where the spouses no longer speak. Everything can run through attorneys and separate signings if that's what it takes. About Peter
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Written offer in 24 hours. Share it with anyone.
Why a cash sale simplifies the house question
In New Jersey, marital property is divided equitably, and the house is usually the hardest asset to split because it can't be cut in half. Three things typically happen to it.
One spouse keeps it and buys the other out. This requires refinancing into one name and coming up with the buyout cash, which many people can't do on one income. It also means the leaving spouse is waiting on a refinance that may not close.
It gets listed. Months of showings, both parties agreeing on price, repairs and every offer, and a lockbox on a house one of you may still be living in. Every negotiation becomes another point of conflict. Commission comes off the top.
It gets sold for cash. One walkthrough, one written offer with the math shown, one closing date. Both attorneys review the same document. Proceeds are disbursed per the settlement agreement or court order. It's over in weeks, not seasons.
What we need from you is simply that both owners agree to sell and sign. If there's a pending case, your attorneys will confirm the sale is permitted under any existing orders. We can hold the contract until a court date if needed.
Situations we handle regularly
Divorce sales rarely look tidy. That's fine.
- One spouse still living there We schedule the walkthrough around them and can offer post-closing occupancy so nobody is rushed out.
- Spouses who won't be in the same room Separate walkthroughs, separate signings, all communication through attorneys if you prefer.
- Disagreement on what it's worth A written cash offer with the math shown gives both sides a number to react to instead of two competing opinions.
- House needs work neither of you will pay for We buy as-is. No repair negotiations to fight over.
- Underwater or behind on payments Tell us early. Payoffs come from proceeds; a short sale may be possible.
- Out-of-state spouse Remote signing with a mobile notary. Nobody has to fly in.
How a divorce sale works with us
- Either spouse calls. We'll explain the process and confirm we're happy to speak with both parties and both attorneys.
- One walkthrough, written offer. The same offer goes to both of you, or to both attorneys, within 24 hours.
- Attorneys review, both sign. The contract goes to a NJ title company. If a court needs to approve the sale, we wait.
- Close and split. The title company disburses proceeds according to your agreement. Each of you gets a separate wire.
Full process detail on How It Works.
Questions we hear about this
Do we both have to agree to sell to you?
Yes. All owners on the deed must sign. If one spouse refuses, that's a matter for your attorneys and the court, not something we can override.
Can the sale happen before the divorce is final?
Often, yes, with both parties' consent and, if a case is pending, the court's permission where required. Your attorney will know.
How are the proceeds divided?
However your settlement agreement or court order says. The title company follows the written instructions and pays each of you separately.
Will anyone know we're selling?
Only who you tell. There's no listing, no sign, no photos online, no open house.
Can one of us stay in the house after closing?
Yes, for a short period under a post-closing occupancy agreement. Ask about it on the first call.
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Where we buy
Passaic County · Bergen County · Essex County · Morris County · Union County · Hudson County · every other NJ county. Local pages for Wayne, Clifton and more.
One number, one closing, done
Written offer in 24 hours, shareable with both attorneys.