Going Through Divorce.
Keep Living in Your Home.
A sale-leaseback lets both spouses sell the family home during divorce, split the equity fairly, and keep living there as a renter. No open houses, no strangers touring your home, no forced timeline.
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We Know How Much Is at Stake
Divorce is one of the most difficult things a family goes through. Sell2Rent is a licensed, regulated company with one goal: giving you a fair, honest path to keep your home and protect your financial future.
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Sell2Rent operates under A+ BBB accreditation and complies with all state and federal real estate regulations. Our offers are transparent and in writing before you commit to anything.
No Hidden Fees
There are no agent commissions, no closing costs deducted from your proceeds, and no upfront fees to receive an offer. What you are quoted is what you receive at closing.
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Your property information and personal details are kept strictly confidential. We never share your information with third parties, data brokers, or advertisers.
Three Steps to Keep Your Home Through Divorce
Sell your home during divorce, split the equity fairly, and stay living there as a renter. The process takes 21 to 45 days.
Get a Cash Offer
Enter your address and receive a fair, off-market offer in 24 to 48 hours. No repairs, no staging, and no strangers walking through your home during an already stressful time.
Close and Split the Equity
Both spouses sign, the home sells quickly, and the equity is divided per your agreement or divorce decree. The transaction closes in as few as 21 days, meeting most court timelines.
Stay as a Renter
The spouse who wants to remain signs a flexible lease at fair market rent. Your children keep their school, their friends, and their stability while both spouses move forward.
Sell2Rent vs. Selling on the Open Market
Most divorcing couples default to listing with an agent. Here is what that actually costs you versus a sale-leaseback.
| What Matters to You | Sell2Rent Sale-Leaseback | Traditional Market Sale |
|---|---|---|
| Stay in your home after the sale | Yes, as a renter | Both parties must vacate |
| Children keep school and routine | No disruption | Relocation required |
| Time to close | 21 to 45 days | 90 to 180 days |
| Agent commissions and staging fees | None | 5 to 8% of sale price |
| Strangers touring the home | No showings | Open houses and showings |
| Court involvement required | Not required | Often required if disputed |
The Divorce Home Timeline
Most couples going through divorce have more options than they realize. Understanding the timeline helps you act before choices are made for you.
One or both spouses file for divorce and begin separating finances. The family home becomes a central point of negotiation between both parties and their attorneys.
Both attorneys document marital assets, including a formal appraisal of the home. This determines what each spouse is entitled to from the property equity.
Spouses negotiate how the home equity is divided. One may buy out the other, or both agree to sell. Many couples get stuck here for months while legal costs accumulate.
If no agreement is reached, a judge assigns a receiver to list and sell the property. You lose control of pricing, timing, and terms. Both spouses bear the cost of this process.
The sale closes, equity is split per the divorce decree, and both parties must vacate. Children and the primary caretaker must relocate, adding transition stress to an already difficult time.
Real Homeowners. Real Results.
Couples and families across the country have used Sell2Rent to navigate divorce without losing their home.
"My attorney suggested we just sell and split, but I was terrified about my kids changing schools mid-year. Sell2Rent let us close the sale in 30 days and I stayed in the house. My kids never had to switch schools. It was the one thing that went right during a very hard year."
"We had been fighting over the house for eight months. Our mediator recommended Sell2Rent as a neutral solution. Both of us got a fair price quickly, I stayed as a renter, and we finally stopped arguing about one thing. The process was surprisingly simple."
"I was worried the sale-leaseback would complicate my divorce settlement. My attorney reviewed it, said it was straightforward, and we closed in 28 days. I got my equity, my ex got his share, and I kept the home I had lived in for 14 years. Sell2Rent made it possible."
"The traditional sale route was going to take four to six months and cost us over $20,000 in commissions and repairs. With Sell2Rent we closed in 35 days, paid nothing in fees, and I stayed home with my daughter. I only wish I had called them six months sooner."
Questions About Divorce and Sell2Rent
Both spouses must consent to a home sale during a divorce when the property is jointly titled. Sell2Rent requires both parties to sign, which is standard for any home transaction. In many cases, agreeing to a sale-leaseback is easier to negotiate than a traditional listing because one spouse can remain in the home, removing a major point of conflict.
When divorcing spouses cannot agree on what to do with the home, a judge can issue a court order forcing a sale, appointing a receiver to manage the process. A court-ordered sale typically results in a lower sale price and longer timeline, with both spouses covering additional legal and court costs. Reaching a mutual agreement with Sell2Rent before court intervention preserves more equity for both parties.
A sale-leaseback during divorce works as follows: both spouses sell the home to Sell2Rent at an agreed price, the equity is divided according to the divorce settlement, and the spouse who wishes to remain signs a separate lease agreement at fair market rent. The sale satisfies the marital asset division requirement while allowing one party to stay in the home. Most transactions close in 21 to 45 days.
Yes, a sale-leaseback can be referenced in a divorce settlement agreement as the method of home disposition. Many family law attorneys and mediators have worked with Sell2Rent transactions and can structure the agreement to reflect the sale price, equity split, and the lease terms for the remaining spouse. Sell2Rent can provide documentation to your attorney upon request.
Sell2Rent can typically close a sale-leaseback in 21 to 45 days once both spouses agree and documentation is in order. This is significantly faster than a traditional market sale, which averages 90 to 180 days. The accelerated timeline is especially helpful when a divorce decree specifies a deadline for the home to be sold.
A sale-leaseback affects the marital asset division portion of a divorce settlement in the same way any home sale would: the net proceeds are divided according to your agreement. The ongoing lease payment is a personal expense, similar to any rental cost, and is generally treated separately from alimony or support calculations. Consult your family law attorney for guidance specific to your state and situation.
Sell2Rent purchases homes with existing mortgages. At closing, the outstanding mortgage balance is paid off from the sale proceeds, and the remaining equity is split between both spouses. Both parties are released from the mortgage obligation, which is often a priority for divorcing couples who need a clean financial separation. There is no need to refinance or qualify individually for the existing loan.
Sell2Rent treats all homeowner information as confidential. Your initial inquiry and property details are used only to prepare your offer and are not shared with third parties, including the other spouse, without your consent. Both spouses must participate in the closing process, but your initial consultation is private.
Divorce Does Not Have to Mean Losing Your Home
Get a free, no-obligation offer in 24 to 48 hours. Split the equity fairly. Stay in your home as a renter. Protect your children from unnecessary disruption.
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