Divorce Information

If a marital asset such as a home cannot be divided physically, one option is to put it on the open market and divide the equity and profit gained by the transaction. It is critical to have a Real Estate professional evaluate the property and the situation to satisfy all parties to the real worth.

Questions I will ask you prior to the sale of your home:

• What is in your best interest?
   
• To sell and split the proceeds?
   
• To stay and buy out the other partner?
   
• Is selling a necessity at this time?
   
• Is now the best time to sell?
   
• Are there dependants: children, elderly?
   
• What is the school/care situation?
   
• Does the matrimonial home now become too large for the new family circumstances?
   
• Is it still affordable and manageable to carry?
   
• Can they keep up with the maintenance?
   
• Would a change of residence assist in the healing process?
   
• What do you estimate your house to be worth in today's market?
   
• Does the home require touching up: painting, etc.?
   
• Does the home require repairs?
   
• Who will do this?
   
• What is the best location for you?
   
• Is it important to stay in the same (or similar) area?
   
• Consider schools, care facilities, changed social situation, family shared custody, etc.
  
  If the decision is made to sell, you must:
  Discuss a reasonable and realistic time frame for preparation of the sale.
  Discuss a reasonable and realistic time frame for the price and sale of the home.
   
• Once the house is on the market, you must be ready for appointments. Lastly you must prepare yourself for the acceptance of an offer.

• You should also choose a Real Estate Professional who can work well not only with your real estate lawyer, but your family lawyer too. There are several complications to a Real Estate transaction involving separation that I am experienced and trained to deal with.
  By covering all elements it enables you to have a clear and more realistic approach to the market value and marketing of your home while not feeling disenfranchised or hurt by the process.
  
  Please Contact Me for a Private Consultation

Cheryl Nightingale

Realtor®, CBR

Remax Real Estate Center

30 Mechanic Street

Foxboro, MA 02035

(508) 543-3922 - Office

(508) 576-7442- Direct

(508) 543-0696 - Fax

mailto:cheryl@nightingalehomes.com