Selling During a Divorce in Sacramento: How We Made It Simple
When Sarah and David decided to divorce in early 2026, the biggest asset they had to divide was their three-bedroom home in the Meadowview area of Sacramento. They had bought it together in 2018 and both names were on the title. The house was their largest shared asset and their biggest source of conflict.
The Challenge
Sarah wanted to sell quickly and split the proceeds. David initially wanted to keep the house but could not qualify for a refinance on his income alone. Their divorce attorney recommended selling, but every time they discussed listing with an agent, they disagreed on the asking price, which agent to use, what repairs to make, and how to handle showings.
The house also needed work. The carpet was stained, the exterior paint was peeling, and the backyard fence was falling down. Neither Sarah nor David wanted to invest money into a house they were leaving behind. Their attorney told them the house dispute was delaying the entire divorce settlement.
How Acquily Helped
David found Acquily online and suggested it to Sarah as a compromise. We met with both of them separately, which they appreciated, and presented a single cash offer of $310,000. There was no negotiation, no disagreement about price, and no repairs needed.
We also showed them the listing comparison: estimated sale price of $345,000, minus $18,000 in repairs, $20,700 in commissions, and $8,000 in holding costs over a projected 3-month listing period. The net from listing would have been approximately $298,300, actually less than our cash offer.
Both Sarah and David agreed to accept. We coordinated with their divorce attorney, set up the proceeds to be split according to their settlement agreement, and closed in 19 days.
The Outcome
Sarah and David each received $155,000 from the sale. The house was no longer a source of conflict, their divorce settlement was finalized two weeks later, and both were able to move on. Sarah told us that selling the house through Acquily was the only part of the divorce that was not stressful.
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