Common questions
Take your time. Each answer is short, and the guides go deeper. None of this is legal or tax advice, so check anything that matters with your attorney.
If I ask what you would pay, am I committing to anything?
No. Asking commits you to nothing. We would still want every owner to know about it before anything is signed, and your attorney to see our number. If telling the other person isn't safe, read safety and local help first.
Can I sell if only my name is on the deed?
For a homestead, usually not alone. In Minnesota, a deed of the homestead by a married owner isn't valid without both spouses' signatures, with narrow exceptions. Wisconsin requires each spouse to sign or join in too. See who signs the deed.
Can we sell while the case is still open?
Often yes, if you both agree in writing or a court orders it. In Minnesota, serving the summons restrains both spouses, and Wisconsin has a similar ban on transfers without consent. Ask your attorney how consent should be shown. More in can we sell right now.
Is your number what the house is worth?
No. It is a cash offer we would actually buy at, and it is usually lower than a listing price. Don't use it as a buyout figure between the two of you. Get an appraisal for that.
Whose side are you on?
Neither. We are the buyer you deal with, not a neutral party, and we are not a law firm, a mediator, or a counselor. We won't tell either of you what to do.
Does the divorce decree take my name off the mortgage?
No. A decree may assign a debt to one spouse, but the lender can still collect from anyone whose name is on the loan. Only the lender can release you. See mortgage and title.
Do I have to fix, clean, or show the house?
No. We don't ask for repairs, cleaning, or showings. The house can be sold as it stands, and what it needs is part of how we reach our number.
Do I pay an agent commission or a listing fee?
Not on a sale to us. Closing costs can still exist, so ask the title company to list each one before you sign.
Who chooses the closing date?
The owners do, together. A court date or a settlement term may limit it, so ask your attorney first. A title company handles the closing.
What if one of us wants to keep the house?
That can work if the person keeping it can truly carry and refinance the loan alone. Read sell, keep, or buy out before you decide, and get an appraisal for any buyout.
When should I not sell to you?
If the house is in good shape and you have time, a listing with an agent will often bring more. Also not if your attorney or a court says to wait. We would rather tell you than sell you.
It isn't safe for someone to see this. What do I do?
Use a device they can't reach. The Leave this site button or the Esc key closes the page fast. If your phone isn't safe, don't put it on our form. Call us instead from a phone they can't see or check. For help, see safety and local help.
Sources for this page
Pages we read on 2026-11-05. Laws change, so check the current version or ask an attorney.