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How do I sell the house when I’m going through a divorce?

Answered byChris DeutschLicensed MN Realtor (MN #20382264)
Direct Summary (TL;DR)

Start by settling one thing: who speaks for the sale. Divorce sales go sideways when two people hand the agent conflicting instructions, so we set communication ground rules first. From there the work is normal — pricing, prep, showings — just handled with more privacy and less noise. Discretion isn't hiding; it's dignity. I keep both parties equally informed, route decisions through whatever your attorneys advise, and keep the house from becoming one more thing to fight about. The goal is a clean sale and a fair split at the lowest possible temperature. You don't have to be in the same room for any of it.

I wrote this answer, and I stand behind it. I'm Chris Deutsch, a Minneapolis Realtor (MN #20382264). Twenty-five years of walking these neighborhoods, checking basements, and sitting across kitchen tables from people making exactly this call. I re-check every answer and date it — this one was last verified .

If your situation is more specific than the market, that's the one worth talking through. Email me at chris@lakesarearealty.com.

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