Selling Your Home After Divorce in Pennsylvania: What Every Homeowner Should Know

Selling Your Home After Divorce: Start with Clarity and Care

Divorce can make every decision feel heavier — especially when it comes to the home you built together. For most couples, the home represents the largest shared asset and a space full of memories. At The Shaina McAndrews Team, we specialize in helping clients navigate this transition with empathy, transparency, and professionalism.

Step 1: Understand How Pennsylvania Treats Marital Property

In Pennsylvania, your home is typically considered marital property if purchased or improved during the marriage, regardless of whose name is on the deed. That means both spouses likely have financial interest in the home’s equity.

Before listing, consult both your attorney and Realtor to understand your options and any court or settlement requirements that may affect the sale.

Step 2: Determine the Home’s Fair Market Value

We begin every divorce-related listing with a neutral, data-backed Comparative Market Analysis (CMA). This ensures both spouses see the same information and agree on what the home is worth before making decisions.

If necessary, we can also coordinate an independent third-party appraisal to validate pricing.

Step 3: Choose the Right Time to Sell

Timing can affect both your proceeds and your emotional bandwidth.
Some couples sell before the divorce is finalized to simplify division of assets, while others wait until after to avoid joint negotiations. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer — only the right plan for your situation.

Step 4: Work with a Divorce-Savvy Realtor

You need an agent who can remain neutral, discreet, and solution-oriented. Our team provides separate communication channels for each spouse and ensures all offers, updates, and milestones are shared transparently with both parties.

“Shaina helped us stay calm, informed, and united when everything else felt uncertain.” — Jonathan, Montgomery County 2025

Step 5: Focus on the Future

Selling your marital home can also be an opportunity to start fresh. Whether you’re downsizing, relocating, or purchasing separately, we’ll help you plan your next step with confidence.

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If you’re preparing to sell your home during or after divorce, start with a confidential conversation.
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