Selling a house during divorce or separation in Illinois? We make the house part simple.
Nobody goes into a marriage expecting to divide a property. But here you are, and the house is the one piece that has to get resolved before anything else can really move forward. It sits on the market, or it sits empty, or one of you is still living in it — and every day that drags on is a day that keeps both of you from being able to close this chapter.
Royal Real Estate has worked with homeowners throughout Illinois who needed to sell a property during a divorce or separation. We are not counselors, we are not mediators, and we do not take sides. What we do is buy houses, and we are good at making it simple.
What this situation usually looks like
Divorces that involve a house tend to have one or more of these complications:
- Both parties have to agree on everything, and agreeing has not been easy lately
- One person wants to sell fast and move on; the other wants to wait for a higher price
- The house needs work but neither party wants to spend money on repairs right now
- One person is still living there, and coordinating showings is its own source of conflict
- There are attorneys, court dates, and a timeline pressing on everything
All of this is common. We hear some version of it constantly.
A note on Illinois property law in divorce
Illinois is an equitable distribution state. That means marital property — generally everything acquired during the marriage, regardless of whose name is on the deed — is divided fairly between the two parties, though not necessarily equally. Courts weigh factors like the length of the marriage, each spouse’s financial situation, and contributions to the household.
When it comes to the home, both parties typically need to agree to a sale. If the two of you cannot agree, a court can order the property sold as part of the final divorce judgment. Illinois courts generally prefer that the parties reach their own agreement rather than having the court impose one, but the authority to order a sale exists.
Your family law attorney handles the legal side — how title gets transferred and how proceeds get divided. All we need before we can move forward is both parties agreeing to the transaction itself.
This is not legal advice. Your attorney can explain exactly how Illinois property division law applies to your specific situation.
How Royal Real Estate can help
We make the house part as clean and straightforward as possible.
We have multiple ways to work with sellers in this situation, and what fits depends on both parties’ priorities — speed, certainty, price, or some combination. We will walk you through the options and let you and your attorneys decide what makes sense.
What does not change regardless of the path: one company, one point of contact, and no pressure from us on which direction you go. Once you are both on board with a plan, we move.
How it works
- One or both parties reach out. We can talk to each of you separately or together, however is more comfortable.
- We assess the property and give you a straight number. We walk you through what fits both parties’ goals.
- You take it to your attorney. If it works for your situation, we move forward. If it does not, there is no obligation.
Why call Royal Real Estate
We are based in Kenosha, Wisconsin — right on the Illinois border — and have worked with homeowners throughout Illinois.
Our team includes licensed real estate agents. You get one company that can handle the situation however it needs to be handled.
We have helped hundreds of homeowners in this market. The house does not have to be the hardest part.
Call us at (262) 300-7400 or fill out the form below. No obligation, no pressure.
The information on this page is general in nature and is not legal advice. For questions about how Illinois property division law applies to your specific situation, consult your family law attorney.