Selling a House During a Divorce in St. Louis
If you are selling a house during a divorce in St. Louis, Bird River Properties buys it for cash, as is, and keep the whole thing fair, fast, and neutral for both parties. Divorce is stressful enough. The house should be the easy part, not another thing to fight over.
Why Divorcing Couples Sell To Bird River Properties
Most of the time, the sale is something a divorce agreement or hearing requires, and both people just need a clean, speedy sale so they can get it done and move on without creating new issues. We have bought somewhere around 40 to 50 houses from couples going through a divorce since we started in 2020, so this is familiar ground for us.
Sometimes there is more to it than just selling. Some of our clients are also looking to buy or rent their next place from us, so they can keep their kids in the same school district. We are glad to help with that too.
How We Make Selling a House During a Divorce Easier
We sit down with both parties, either together or one on one, and figure out what each of your needs are, what your goals are, and how we can keep this as friendly as possible. We see it all the time: one partner wants to handle it one way, the other wants to do it differently. Our job is to find the middle ground that gets it done and keeps things amicable.
Because we buy directly and pay cash, there is no arguing over a list price, no repairs to negotiate, no showings, and no waiting months for a buyer. There is one fair offer in front of both of you and a clear path to closing.
Bird River Properties Does Not Take Sides
The most common question we hear is, “How do I make sure I get a fair deal and my ex does not take the house or walk away with more?” Our answer is simple. We use a licensed title company to handle every sale, and we do not take sides between partners. We follow the law and whatever paperwork you have on the property to the letter. The title company splits the proceeds according to your divorce agreement or court order, and if there is nothing specifying otherwise, the proceeds are split evenly between the owners on the title. We always recommend keeping your attorney involved, and we make their job easy.
Flexible on Your Timeline
We are happy to work with each side’s divorce attorney and around your court or settlement timeline. We are very flexible on the closing date, so we can close when you need to, not when a retail buyer wants to move in. That flexibility, along with not having to worry about repairs or cleaning, is a big part of what makes this simpler than listing.
Going the Extra Mile
We once worked with a St. Louis couple where one spouse would not go to the title company and be in the same room as the other for closing. Instead of letting that hold up the sale, we arranged for a mobile notary to meet them somewhere convenient so they could sign on their own time. The two never had to be in the same room, and the sale closed without a hitch. That is the kind of flexibility we bring to a divorce sale. We work around your situation instead of adding to your plate.
A house we bought and brought back to life:
What You Pay: Nothing
When you sell to Bird River Properties, we cover all closing costs and title fees, and there are no commissions. You will not pay to repair the house or even to clean it. Leave it exactly as it sits, and we handle the rest.
How Our Process Works
- A quick, private call about the house and where things stand.
- An in person walk through so we can give you a real offer.
- Close on your timeline, with the proceeds handled cleanly by the title company.
If our number works for both of you, just say yes, and we take it from there.
Why People Selling a House During a Divorce Choose Bird River Properties
We are a local St. Louis company, we are A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau, and we hold a 5 star rating on Google. We stay neutral, we follow the law, and when we give you our word or our offer, we stick to it. Our goal is to make the house the easy part of a hard chapter so both of you can close it out and move forward.
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“I can’t say enough good things about Bird River Properties. I needed to sell my house quickly, I was stressed and unsure of what to expect. Like many people, I was skeptical at first about selling to a home-buying company, but Brandon and Danielle made the entire process so easy and straightforward. From the very beginning, they communicated clearly, answered all of my questions, and kept me updated every step of the way. There was never any pressure, and everything happened exactly as they said it would. What I thought would be a stressful situation turned out to be one of the smoothest real estate transactions I’ve ever experienced. If you need to sell your house fast and want to work with honest, professional people who genuinely care, I highly recommend Bird River Properties. They saved me so much stress and made a difficult situation much easier than I ever expected.”
— Shelly Jones, Google Review
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know I am getting a fair deal?
We use a licensed title company for every sale and we never take sides. The proceeds are split according to your divorce agreement or court order, and evenly between the owners on the title if there is nothing else in writing. Everything is handled by a neutral third party.
Do both spouses have to agree to sell?
If both names are on the title, generally yes. We make it easier by working with each of you and your attorneys, and we are happy to meet with each spouse separately.
How are the proceeds split?
The title company handles the split at closing based on your agreement or court order. Absent that, they are split evenly between the owners on the title.
How fast can you close?
As fast or as slow as you need. We are flexible on the closing date and can work around your settlement or court timeline.
Do we have to make repairs or clean it out?
No. We buy it exactly as it sits. Take what you each want, leave the rest, and we handle everything else.
Can you help us find our next place?
Sometimes, yes. Some of our clients buy or rent their next home from us so their kids can stay in the same school district. Just ask.
Get a Private Cash Offer for Your House
If you are selling a house during a divorce in St. Louis and want it handled simply, fairly, and with zero pressure, reach out. Call us at (314) 207-5288 or fill out the form below, and we will walk you through your options.
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