Most divorcing homeowners have the same question: what happens to the house? As a Denver real estate agent specializing in divorce situations, I created this confidential guide to explain your options.
As a Denver-based REALTOR® who’s been helping clients since 2014, my job is to walk beside you, explain your options in plain English, and help you protect your future—not push you into a quick sale.
Because divorce adds legal, financial, and emotional layers to every real estate decision, I am a Certified Divorce Specialist with specialized training in the unique challenges of selling or keeping a home during divorce. I help you understand your options, avoid costly mistakes, and make confident decisions that support your next chapter—not just today, but long term.
You don’t have to navigate this alone
In some divorces, one spouse may keep the marital home while buying out the other spouse’s share of the equity. This can involve refinancing, evaluating affordability on a single income, and understanding how the equity will be divided.
The guide explains how buyouts typically work in Colorado and what both spouses should consider before deciding if this option makes sense.
Many couples choose to sell the home and divide the proceeds as part of the divorce settlement. This option can provide a clean financial break, but timing, pricing strategy, and coordination with the divorce process all matter.
The guide walks through how selling during divorce typically works in Colorado and what steps help protect both parties financially.
Sometimes couples agree to keep the home temporarily before selling later. This may happen when children are involved or when financial timing makes waiting beneficial.
The guide explains how delayed sales are structured and what both spouses should understand before choosing this path.
In some situations, couples prefer a faster sale to reduce conflict or move forward more quickly. This approach can simplify the process, but it’s important to understand how pricing, timing, and negotiation affect the outcome.
The guide explains how these sales typically work and when they may be appropriate.
Seamless Legal Coordination. Every divorce is unique, and so is every legal team. I act as a flexible, professional resource for your attorneys, providing the objective property data and clear communication they need to support your case—however they choose to structure it.
Equal Footing. I provide a "Dual-Communication" protocol so both spouses have full transparency throughout the process.
Relentless Follow-Through. I handle the details— helping coordinate repairs, staging, and paperwork—so you can focus on your family.
I know how overwhelming this can feel. You deserve clear information and support.
Every situation is unique. In a 20–30 minute confidential call, we can:
• Clarify your goals for the home—whether that’s a buy-out, a collaborative sale, or a delayed listing.
• Review the current market value of your property so you and your legal team have real data to work with.
• Outline a "Communication Protocol" that keeps things professional, neutral, and stress-free for everyone involved.
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No. I can speak with you individually first, or we can all meet together. My goal is to make you feel comfortable and heard.
I work alongside your legal counsel to provide market data and valuations that help the court or your mediators make informed decisions.
I act as the project manager. I coordinate all vendors and repairs, ensuring the home is market-ready without you needing to manage the logistics together.
Absolutely. I specialize in discreet sales where your personal business stays out of the public marketing of the home.
• The most common paths for a marital home during a Colorado divorce — including buyouts, selling, and delayed sale agreements.
• How to decide whether selling before or after the divorce is finalized makes the most financial sense.
• The most common mistakes couples make when handling the marital home during divorce and how to avoid costly missteps.
• A clear framework for evaluating whether keeping the home, refinancing, or selling is the right move.
• How the home sale process is structured during divorce, including communication, pricing, marketing, and closing.
• The five key questions every divorcing homeowner should ask before making decisions about their property.
You’ll get instant access to the guide, along with the option to schedule a brief, confidential conversation if you’d like help thinking through your specific situation.
If you're a family law attorney with a client navigating a home decision during divorce, I’m happy to provide confidential home value analysis and market insight.
I’ve lived in Denver since 2009 and worked full-time in real estate since 2014. I’m known for being straightforward, data-driven, and fiercely protective of my clients—especially during big life transitions. My background in psychology and community development allows me to navigate the high-stakes emotions of a divorce sale while keeping the focus on your financial bottom line.
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200 Columbine St
Denver, CO 80206
Sallie Simmons