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Divorce real estate · Brighton, Colorado
Brighton divorce realtors
Selling the house is usually the biggest money decision in a Colorado divorce. Kenna Real Estate Group's Brighton divorce realtors sell it as a neutral third party, so neither spouse has to negotiate with the other.
A live person answers. Not a robot, not a phone tree. Everything you tell us stays private.
A value the court will accept
Our written Smart Pricing Report™ gives both spouses three prices and the evidence behind them, plus a licensed appraisal when the attorneys want one.
Nobody has to know why
The listing never says divorce. Showings are scheduled around whoever still lives there. Calls and texts go to one number.
We are not your attorney
We sell the house. Who gets what is decided by your agreement or the Adams County court. Get legal advice before you sign anything.
Brighton, Colorado
Do you need a divorce realtor in Brighton?
If you own a home in Brighton and the divorce means it has to be sold, you want one agent who treats both spouses the same. A divorce realtor sets the price with both of you in writing, runs the showings without either of you in the middle, and closes on the timeline in your decree. Kenna Real Estate Group has sold Brighton homes in divorce for over 20 years, and the first conversation is free and private.
Divorce realtors in brighton, colorado in Brighton: the numbers this week
What $523K buys among divorce realtors in brighton, colorado in Brighton this week: the median divorce realtors in brighton, colorado at 1,951 square feet, $274 a foot. 23 in all, $315K to $1.05M; the price bands, bedrooms, ZIP codes, monthly cost and the questions buyers ask are below.
| Divorce realtors in brighton, colorado in Brighton this week | Number |
|---|---|
| For sale | 23 |
| Price range | $315K to $1.05M |
| Median list price | $523K |
| Median price per square foot | $274 |
| Size range | 660 to 3,743 sq ft |
| Listings with an HOA | 10 of 23 sampled (median $85/mo) |
| Wider search | Brighton homes for sale |
Divorce realtors in brighton, colorado in Brighton by ZIP code
What the median divorce realtors in brighton, colorado in Brighton costs per month
About divorce realtors in brighton, colorado in Brighton
From the street it looks like any other listing. Behind it, two people who are splitting up have to agree on every decision.
Two sellers, one signature line. Both spouses sign the listing, every price change and the contract. If one goes quiet, the sale stalls.
The court has a calendar. Colorado will not enter a decree until at least 91 days after the other spouse is served, and many settlements say the house must be listed or sold by a date.
The most common path in Colorado. Both spouses walk away with cash, the joint mortgage ends, and nobody stays tied to the other's credit.
One of you refinances into your own name and pays the other their share. It only works if that spouse qualifies for the loan alone.
Where Brighton cases are heard. Adams County (17th Judicial District), Adams County District Court, Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton 80601. Adams County divorce and the house has the courthouse, self-help center and hours.
Timing and cost. One spouse must have lived in Colorado 91 days before filing; the decree cannot be entered until 91 days after service. Filing fee $260, response $146.
This is general information, not legal advice. Your attorney decides strategy. We make sure the house is priced, sold and closed the way the agreement says.
Questions people ask about divorce realtors in brighton, colorado in Brighton
How many divorce realtors in brighton, colorado are for sale in Brighton right now?
23 this week, $315K to $1.05M, median $523K. The grid at the top of this page is the live MLS list and refreshes daily. More: Navigating Grey Divorce: Real Estate Considerations and the Role of Expert Realtors -.
Do divorce realtors in brighton, colorado in Brighton have HOA fees?
Some do: 10 of 23 sampled carry a fee (median $85 a month); 13 do not. More: HOA fees in Colorado, explained.
What should I check before making an offer on divorce realtors in brighton, colorado in Brighton?
The price per square foot against the other listings on this page ($274 is the median), the days on market, the HOA or metro district if there is one, the sewer line and roof age on older homes, and whether the seller pays a closing-cost credit or a rate buydown. More: Seller concessions for Colorado buyers.
What is the median price of divorce realtors in brighton, colorado in Brighton?
$523K at list this week, for a median 1,951 square feet, $274 a square foot. Compare two on the per-foot number and the condition before the list price. More: Can I afford a home now?.
What does the median divorce realtors in brighton, colorado in Brighton cost per month?
About $3,910 a month on the median $523K divorce realtors in brighton, colorado with 5 percent down at a 7 percent note rate: $3,305 principal and interest, $240 property tax, $153 insurance, $207 mortgage insurance. A seller-paid 2-1 buydown cuts year one by $638. More: Can I afford a home now?.
How big are the divorce realtors in brighton, colorado in Brighton?
660 to 3,743 square feet across this week's sample, 4 beds most common. Price per square foot runs $274 at the median. More: Navigating Grey Divorce: Real Estate Considerations and the Role of Expert Realtors -.
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Fit check
Your three options for the house
Sell now and split the equity
The most common path in Colorado. Both spouses walk away with cash, the joint mortgage ends, and nobody stays tied to the other's credit.
- What the home is worth today, in writing
- Payoff on every loan and lien
- Who pays the mortgage until closing
One spouse keeps it (a buyout)
One of you refinances into your own name and pays the other their share. It only works if that spouse qualifies for the loan alone.
- A pre-approval for the refinance
- An appraisal both sides accept
- A deadline in the decree if the refinance fails
Sell later
Some couples keep the home until the end of the year or a job move. It keeps things stable for the kids but keeps both names on the loan.
- Who lives there and who pays what
- A firm list date in the agreement
- What happens if the market drops
How selling the house during divorce works in Brighton
Six steps, in order. We handle the parts in the middle so the two of you only have to agree on the decisions.
1
Decide when to sell
Before the decree, after it, or on a date in the settlement. Your attorney and your agent agree on the timing.
2
Get the value in writing
A market analysis from us, plus a licensed appraisal when the attorneys want one.
3
Agree on the ground rules
Price, lowest acceptable offer, repairs, showing hours, who signs. All in writing first.
4
List and show the home
Photos, MLS exposure, showings scheduled around whoever lives there. The listing never says divorce.
5
Negotiate and close
Every offer goes to both spouses at the same time. The title company splits the proceeds per your agreement.
6
Find the next place
We help each spouse separately, with nothing shared between the two.
Where Brighton divorce home sales happen
Tap a neighborhood to see what is for sale there right now. Useful for pricing the home you have and for finding the next one.
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Settle these before the sign goes up
Every one of these has stopped a divorce sale at some point. Get them in writing between the two of you, or in the settlement.
- Who signs the listing agreement, and can one spouse sign for both?
- What is the list price and the lowest offer either of you will accept?
- Who pays the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities until closing?
- Who pays for repairs the buyer's inspector finds?
- Who lives in the home during the sale and what are the showing hours?
- Where do the net proceeds go at closing, and in what split?
- What happens if the home does not sell by the date in the agreement?
Questions Brighton couples ask divorce realtors
Where do I file for divorce if I live in Brighton?
In Adams County District Court, Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton 80601. One spouse must have lived in Colorado for 91 days before filing. The petition fee is $260 and the response fee is $146 (since January 2025); a fee waiver is available on form JDF 205.
Who gets the house in a Colorado divorce?
Whoever the two of you agree on in the settlement, or whoever the judge awards it to after weighing the factors in C.R.S. 14-10-113. Most couples sell and split the equity because neither one can carry the whole payment alone.
Who gets to stay in the house during the divorce?
Whoever you agree on, or whoever the court orders. A temporary order can give one spouse exclusive use of the home while the case is open. It does not change who owns it.
Can we sell the house before the divorce is final?
Yes, and many couples do. Both spouses sign the listing and the contract, and the proceeds are held or split the way your written agreement or a court order says.
Is it better to sell before or after the divorce?
Selling before means both names come off the loan sooner and the proceeds are divided under the settlement. Selling after means the spouse awarded the home controls the sale. The capital gains exclusion can differ too, so ask a CPA.
How is the value of the house decided?
By agreement, by a licensed appraiser, or by the court if you cannot agree. We give both spouses the same written market analysis first so nobody is negotiating from a number the other has not seen.
Can one spouse refuse to sell?
Not forever. If the house is marital property the court can order it sold and appoint someone to sign if a spouse will not. Most cases settle before that. Divorce Decisions covers this in detail: what if one spouse refuses to sell.
Can I keep the house if my spouse was the main earner?
Only if you can refinance the loan in your own name or the settlement lets you stay on the existing loan for a set time. Maintenance and child support can count as income for a mortgage once they have a payment history. See our divorce for women page for the full answer.
What if we owe more than the house is worth?
Then there is no equity to divide. The options are keep it, wait, or sell short with the lender's approval. Read our underwater guide before you list.
How long does a Colorado divorce take?
The court cannot enter a decree until 91 days after the petition is served. Uncontested cases often finish in three to four months; contested cases with a house to fight over take longer.
Do we pay capital gains tax when we sell?
A married couple filing jointly can usually exclude up to $500,000 of gain on a primary home if they sell before the decree in that tax year; afterward each ex-spouse gets $250,000 if the ownership and use tests are met. Ask a CPA before you pick a closing date.
Does the listing say it is a divorce sale?
No. The listing says nothing about why you are selling. Both spouses get the same information at the same time, and calls come to one number.
What does a divorce realtor cost?
The same commission as any other sale, paid out of the proceeds at closing. There is no extra fee for handling a divorce. The consultation is free.
Looking for divorce realtors in brighton, colorado in Brighton? 23 Brighton divorce realtors in brighton, colorado for sale are on the MLS today, $315K to $1.05M, median $523K, every one of them below. 13 of the 23 sampled have no HOA. Call or text 303-955-4220. A live person answers.
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$600,000
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148 N Prairie Falcon Pw, Brighton, CO 80601
MLS#: 1925219
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$69,900
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3060 E Bridge St Lot 432, Brighton, CO 80601
MLS#: 3649847
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$65,000
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854
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3060 E Bridge St Lot 259, Brighton, CO 80601
MLS#: 5400112
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Where to go next
- Real estate and divorce in Colorado (hub)
- Divorce for women: the house, the money, the next move
- Adams County divorce and the house
- Divorce realtors in Thornton
- Divorce realtors in Commerce City
- Divorce realtors in Firestone
- Brighton homes for sale
- Underwater or short sale help
- How we help sellers
- Meet the Kenna Real Estate Group
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