Huntington Beach · Divorce Sale
Selling a Home During Divorce in Huntington Beach
A neutral, organized sale with the same clear information for both parties.
A calm, neutral sale
When a Huntington Beach home is part of a divorce, the house is often the largest shared asset, and two people have to agree on the price, the timing and every offer. The sale goes best with an agent who stays neutral and keeps both sides equally informed.
I'm Jeanette Nelson of Jeanette Nelson Real Estate at Keller Williams Realty. I live in south Huntington Beach and have helped homeowners through all kinds of life transitions since 2003.
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How I handle it
- The same information, at the same time, for both parties
- Coordination with your attorneys or mediator
- A price supported by recent Huntington Beach sales, so both people are working from the same facts. See Huntington Beach home values.
- Preparation and showings planned around whoever is living in the home
- A written record of offers and decisions
I don't give legal or tax advice. Questions about dividing proceeds belong with your attorney and CPA.
Your next home
Many clients in this situation also want to stay in Huntington Beach. The city's range of condos, townhomes and single-family homes can make that possible. When you're ready, see buying a home in Huntington Beach or renting or buying after you sell. For more on my approach, visit my divorce home sale page.
Let's start with a conversation
I'm happy to talk with one or both of you, or with your attorney or mediator. Reach out here or call (714) 366-8575.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can one agent represent both spouses in a Huntington Beach divorce sale?
Jeanette Nelson can list the home for both owners, stays neutral, shares the same information with both parties and coordinates with their attorneys or mediator.
Can we sell while one of us still lives in the home?
Yes. Jeanette plans preparation and showings around the household.
Can I stay in Huntington Beach after the sale?
Often, yes. Huntington Beach has condos, townhomes and single-family homes across a wide range of prices, and Jeanette can help you find your next home when you're ready.
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach at a glance
Coastal Lifestyle. Hometown Feel.
- The homes
- Much of the city was developed in the 1960s and 1970s. Lots around 6,000 sq ft are common in traditional tract neighborhoods, though lot sizes vary considerably. Unusually wide variety: condos and townhomes, beach cottages, single-story ranch homes, larger two-story homes, newer construction, custom homes, and luxury waterfront homes in Huntington Harbour, so a very wide range of price points. Many neighborhoods still have traditional lots, yards, driveways and two-car garages while being minutes from the ocean.
- Why people choose it
- People choose it for the coastal lifestyle without feeling on top of the neighbors: the beach, the pier, miles of bike paths, Bolsa Chica wetlands, Huntington Central Park, Huntington Harbour, Pacific City, neighborhood parks, restaurants, community events and the coastal weather.
- Schools people ask about
- Buyers frequently ask about Edison, Huntington Beach and Marina high schools, plus the elementary and middle schools for individual neighborhoods. The city is served by multiple school districts, so always verify the assigned schools for a specific property rather than assuming by neighborhood.
- Getting around
- No freeway runs directly through the city. Depending on the neighborhood, reaching the 405 or 22 can take time during busy commute hours, a trade-off many buyers accept to live closer to the ocean.
- Nearby
- The beach and pier, Bolsa Chica wetlands, Huntington Central Park, Huntington Harbour, Pacific City, miles of bike paths.
- The trade-off
- Versus Fountain Valley: the true coastal-city location and lifestyle, and a much wider range of home types and prices, in exchange for typically smaller lots (around 6,000 vs 7,200 sq ft), a land premium, and slower freeway access. Neighborhoods differ a lot: the Harbour, Downtown, Southeast Huntington Beach, and the areas around Central Park and Bolsa Chica each feel different.
The method
How we do it in Huntington Beach
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