Austin TX · Divorce Real Estate Specialist · TREC #788149
Texas is a community property state. The marital home belongs to both of you, and both of you need to come out right. Whether you're selling together, one spouse is buying out the other, or the court has ordered the sale, I handle Austin divorce real estate with the discretion and competence the situation demands.
What Brings People Here
The Austin home is often the largest shared asset in the marriage, and the most complicated to unwind. Here are the four situations I handle most often, and what each one looks like in practice.
Both spouses agree to sell. I list the home, manage the transaction, and coordinate with both attorneys to ensure equity is distributed correctly at closing. Neither spouse is disadvantaged. The goal: maximum sale price, clean close, both parties move on.
Selling the Marital Home →One spouse wants to keep the house. I help determine current market value (CMA), coordinate with the lender on refinancing into one name, and ensure the staying spouse pays fair equity to the departing spouse. Common in Austin with significant home appreciation.
Spouse Buyout Process →When spouses can't agree, the Travis County District Court can order the home sold. I have experience working within court-ordered sale parameters, required pricing processes, dual-attorney coordination, and court-approved timelines. A contested sale handled professionally.
Court-Ordered Sales →After the marital home sells, both spouses need somewhere to go. I provide free buyer representation for each spouse separately, finding the right Austin neighborhood, price point, and property for a fresh start. East Austin, Hyde Park, and Domain NW are common next chapters.
Finding Your Next Home →In many Austin divorces, I handle all three transactions: sell the marital home, then represent each spouse in finding their next property. I maintain strict confidentiality between parties. Each representation is fully independent, neither spouse has visibility into the other's search.
Start the Conversation →Many divorcing couples need a current market valuation for the home before deciding whether to sell or for one spouse to buy out the other. I provide a detailed comparative market analysis (CMA) for Austin properties, used by attorneys to negotiate the property division.
Request a CMA →Texas Law
Texas is one of only nine community property states in the US. Under Texas Family Code §3.002, property acquired by either spouse during the marriage is presumed to be community property, owned equally by both spouses, regardless of whose name is on the deed, title, or mortgage.
For the marital home, this means: both spouses have a legal ownership interest. Neither can sell the home, encumber it with new debt, or give it away without the other's consent, unless a court authorizes it. Both spouses must sign the listing agreement and the closing documents.
The exception is separate property, a home owned by one spouse before the marriage, or received as a gift or inheritance during the marriage, may be separate property. But even separate property homes can become complicated if marital funds paid the mortgage or made improvements. Texas courts apply the inception of title rule to determine ownership.
Working with an Austin divorce attorney alongside an experienced real estate agent is essential for navigating these property classification questions before listing.
How It Works
Divorce real estate requires precision at every step, both spouses informed, both attorneys coordinated, the transaction moving on a timeline that works for the legal process.
Phone, Zoom, or in person. We discuss the situation, the home, both parties' goals, and the timeline. No obligation, full confidentiality.
I provide a detailed CMA, current Austin market value for your specific home and neighborhood. Shared with both parties and attorneys.
I work directly with both attorneys (or mediator) to ensure the listing strategy aligns with the divorce decree timeline and equity split agreement.
Home is prepared, listed, and marketed. I handle all negotiations, keeping both parties informed and both attorneys in the loop throughout.
Closing is coordinated with the title company and both attorneys. Each spouse receives equity at closing. I then help both find their next home.
Meet with both parties, deliver market valuation, coordinate with both attorneys on listing approach and equity split structure.
Home preparation, professional photography, MLS listing live. Central Austin and East Austin at $550K to $900K move quickly.
Offer negotiations, both spouses review and sign. Option period, inspections, lender appraisal. Both attorneys review contract.
Both spouses sign at closing (can be separate appointments at the title company). Equity disbursed per the agreed split. Done.
I serve as an intermediary, neutral agent focused on maximizing the sale price and executing the transaction cleanly. Both spouses have equal access to information. Used when both spouses agree to sell and want one agent managing the process.
I represent one spouse exclusively, their interests first. Used when spouses are using separate agents, or when one spouse needs exclusive buyer representation to find their next home. Full fiduciary duty to my client.
Sell the marital home as neutral agent, then represent each spouse separately in their individual home purchase. Strict information barriers between representations, neither spouse's search is visible to the other.
Full-Service Divorce Real Estate
Divorce real estate in Austin is more complex than a standard transaction. Here's what's included, at no additional cost beyond the standard commission.
Detailed current-market valuation for your Austin home, used by both attorneys in property settlement negotiations. Covers comparable sales, active competition, price-per-sq-ft, and a recommended list price range. Provided at no cost, regardless of whether you list with me.
I communicate directly with both divorce attorneys (or the mediator) throughout the transaction, keeping the real estate process aligned with the legal timeline, the decree language, and the equity distribution plan. Written updates provided to counsel at each milestone.
Experience navigating Travis County court-ordered home sales, including required pricing approval processes, dual-attorney coordination at every step, court-approved timeline compliance, and documentation for the record. A contested sale handled with care and professionalism.
Help both parties understand the net equity calculation: sale price minus payoff, commissions, closing costs, any outstanding liens, and escrow holdbacks. Ensures both spouses know their expected proceeds before going under contract, no surprises at closing.
Neutral guidance on preparing the home for sale, staging recommendations, minor repair prioritization, cleaning and curb appeal, when both spouses must agree on what work to do. I've navigated the "who pays for the repairs" conversation many times.
After the marital home sells, each spouse needs a next home. I provide full buyer representation, at no cost, for each party's individual home search. Separate representation agreements, separate searches, complete confidentiality between the two clients.
Working with Attorneys
The most successful Austin divorce real estate transactions happen when the real estate agent and both attorneys are working from the same information and the same timeline. Here's how I work with counsel.
I work regularly with Austin family law attorneys and welcome referrals. I provide prompt CMAs for property division negotiations, maintain strict confidentiality with all parties, deliver written updates to counsel at each transaction milestone, and coordinate closing timelines with the divorce decree. I'm available to respond to attorney questions throughout the transaction. Call or email directly: (254) 718-2567 / [email protected].
Deep Dives
Everything about listing and selling your Austin home during a divorce, including Texas community property rules, court-ordered sales, spouse buyouts, pricing strategy, and the closing process. The most comprehensive Austin divorce home sale guide available.
Your next chapter. How to qualify for a mortgage post-divorce, which Austin neighborhoods fit your new budget, what the lender needs from your divorce decree, and how to move quickly when the right home appears. Free buyer representation included.
TREC #788149
Austin's Divorce Real Estate Specialist
When you search for a divorce realtor in Austin, you're looking for someone who has handled the specific complexities that a standard real estate agent hasn't: both spouses needing to agree, attorneys needing to be coordinated, court-ordered sales, buyout valuations, and a transaction that has to close on a legal timeline, not just a market one. That's what I do.
I've worked Austin divorce real estate across every scenario, amicable agreements where both parties just want the cleanest possible sale, highly contested situations with two attorneys and a court order, and everything in between. My approach is neutral, professional, and discreet. Both spouses are treated with equal respect. Neither is disadvantaged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you're early in the process, just trying to understand the home's value, or you're ready to list, I'm here. Phone, Zoom, or in person. Both spouses are welcome to reach out independently.
I work with Austin divorce attorneys regularly and can coordinate with your counsel from day one. Free CMAs for property valuation, no-cost buyer representation for your next home.
Everything shared is confidential. Your situation, your timeline, your next step, handled with complete discretion.