“We needed the house sold before our court date. They made an offer in a day and we closed with two weeks to spare.”
Jennifer M.Oakland
Selling house during divorce, without a second fight over the house
We buy Bay Area houses for cash so you and your spouse can split the equity, close quickly, and start your next chapters without the house in the middle.
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No Repairs or Fees- Cash, Close in 14 Days
WHO WE HELP
Selling house during divorce, in one clean transaction
Two people who are separating rarely want a third project. Selling house during divorce usually means turning one shared asset into two numbers that can be split. We give you a written figure for the property, both of you see the same page, and the closing date is one you agree on rather than one a market imposes. Nothing about the process requires the two of you to perform teamwork you no longer have. It requires two signatures and a date, and we handle the distance in between.
The Challenge
The House Is the Hardest Part of a Divorce to Resolve
The house is often the largest shared asset in a divorce - and the hardest to resolve. A traditional listing adds months of uncertainty on top of everything else you're already managing:
Coordinating showings while living separately (or together, uncomfortably)- Negotiating repairs between two parties who aren't agreeing on much
- Waiting for offers while legal fees and carrying costs pile up
- Risking a buyer backing out and starting over
⚖ California is a community property state - the equity is typically split 50/50 by law.
The longer the house sits unsold, the more complicated everything gets.
The Solution
A Cash Sale Takes the House Off the Table - Quickly
A cash sale removes the house from the equation - fast.
Close in as few as 14 days or set a date that works with your settlement timeline- No repairs or prep work we buy the home in its current condition, no negotiations over who fixes what
- No contingencies our offer doesn't depend on financing, no last-minute deal collapses
- Clean proceeds to split cash at closing, divided per your agreement or court order
- We work with attorneys if your attorney needs to be involved in closing, we accommodate that
OUR SERVICE VS. REALTORS
See How We Compare
Pick us over a real estate agent because:
Selling with John Buys Bay Area Houses
Selling with a
Real Estate Agent
Real Estate Agent
Closing timeline
14-30 days
60-90+ days
Repairs required
None
Usually required
Commission / fees
None
5-6% agent commission
Financing contingency
No - cash
Yes - deal can fall through
Certainty of close
Guaranteed
Not guaranteed
Works with attorneys
Yes
Rarely
Timeline flexibility
You choose
Market-dependent
Pre-sale negotiations
None
Ongoing between spouses
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How it works
Selling Your House Really Is This Easy
Selling your San Francisco Bay Area house fast to a trusted local home buyer is pretty easy.
1
Get An Immediate Cash Offer
Fill out the form for a callback, or phone us directly to get a fair cash offer in minutes.
2
Let Us Do The Hard Work
We deal with all the details – there’s zero paperwork and bureaucracy for you to stress about.
3
Close And Get Paid
Our clients successfully sell their house and get paid on a timescale that suits their needs.
What Families Say About Us
Divorce Sellers We've Helped Move Forward
A+
BBB Accredited
10 yrs
In Bay Area
24 hrs
Offer Turnaround
“My attorney actually recommended selling to a cash buyer. It made the asset division so much cleaner.”
Robert T.San Jose
“I was dreading the whole process. They handled everything and we didn't have to fight about repairs or staging.”
Alicia P.Fremont
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
In most cases, yes - both parties on title need to sign. But we can work with one spouse to get the process started, and coordinate with your attorneys to get both signatures at closing.
Yes. Many sellers close the house sale before the divorce is finalized. The proceeds are held in escrow and distributed according to your agreement or court order.
We can work around complex situations. If there's a court order requiring the sale, that simplifies things. Talk to us - we've worked through difficult situations before.
Yes. We're comfortable coordinating with legal counsel on both sides. If your attorney needs to review closing documents, we accommodate that.
Yes. Whether there's substantial equity to split or the home is underwater, we can make an offer and structure the close to fit your situation.
One Less Thing to Fight About
Get a cash offer today. We'll handle the house so you can focus on what's next.
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