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I’m Going Through a Divorce and Need to Sell My House

Divorce is tough. Once a relationship reaches its end, life becomes about dividing property equitably, deciding who gets what item from the marriage, and trying to live through the emotional aspects of the break up. When there is only one family home things can get even dicier because more often than not the house has to be sold as part of the divorce proceedings.

This can leave people open to more pain and hurt, but there are solutions out there that can help you so you can get on with how to sell your house fast and get one more detail checked off your list. Unfortunately, it is often hard to focus on the details and the paperwork in the midst of emotional devastation. That’s why working with a professional who can remain detached and still get you a good value for your home is essential.

Working with a Realtor

According to Upnest, working with a realtor can cost you a standard commission fee of 6 percent on the sale of your home although the range among realtors in Texas can vary. For this commission fee a real estate agent will typically take photos, handle basic marketing and host a couple of open houses to help get your home sold. However, this still means money out of your pocket during a divorce when you have to sell your home.

If you have a spouse who isn’t thrilled about the sale, you may have additional problems aside from selling costs. Your disgruntled spouse may not want to sell and could show up at the open houses and cause trouble to turn away potential buyers. Some partners have even been known to intentionally cause property damage to avoid the person awarded the house in the divorce proceedings from getting the full value. When these situations occur and the house has not yet sold, your real estate agent is not liable. Instead, it is more money out of your pocket.

For Sale by Owner

Another option to save money is to sell your home yourself. However, in this case you will be the point person and any problems with your past partner may still be an issue. Not only will you have the ongoing stress of the divorce, but you will also have to deal with being available to show your house, deal with negotiations with interested buyers and realtors who represent buyers. You’ll also be responsible for keeping all the paperwork and documentation up as well as your lawn and maintenance on the home.

During this time you are probably also looking for a new place to live, pending the sale of your home. Some buyers won’t even consider purchasing except through a licensed realtor so your home may be on the market for a long time before you see any real cash money. All of these things can make going through a divorce situation even tougher on all parties involved in the house sale.

We Buy Divorce Proceeding Houses for Cash

We help people in uncomfortable situations to come up with a real estate solution that works for everyone involved. You won’t have to worry about realtor commissions and fees, and we offer quick closing times on “as-is” houses so you can get rid of the added worry that comes with selling a home during a divorce. If you decide you’d like to lighten your load, give Texas Ideal Properties a call at 713-493-2573 or fill out the form so we can contact you with a cash offer.

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