Divorce Real Estate Guide — Bergen County, NJ
Your complete guide to selling a marital home during divorce in Bergen County
By Heather Corrigan, Life-Transition Real Estate Specialist, RE/MAX Signature Homes
What This Guide Covers
- The NJ divorce home sale process from consultation to closing
- Tax implications: the $500,000 vs. $250,000 capital gains exclusion
- Choosing a neutral divorce real estate specialist
- How attorney coordination and communication protocols work
- What happens when spouses disagree or a court orders the sale
- Timeline: how long a divorce home sale takes in Bergen County
Key Facts
- NJ is an equitable distribution state — home equity is divided fairly, not necessarily 50/50
- Both spouses must agree on listing price or a court can set it
- Heather's average sale time is 38 days with a 100% success rate
- Free consultation for divorcing couples in Bergen County
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Author: Heather Corrigan, SRES
Life-Transition Real Estate Specialist and Seniors Real Estate Specialist with RE/MAX Signature Homes in Closter, NJ.
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Contact: (917) 440-3767 | heather.gocard@gmail.com
Office: RE/MAX Signature Homes, 189 Homans Ave, Closter, NJ 07624