Selling a Home During a Divorce in Arlington and Northern Virginia
Both of you kept informed, together or separately, with the prep handled at no additional cost.
Selling a Home During a Divorce Is Different
Selling a home during a divorce is not like any other sale. Two owners have to agree on every decision, from the list price to the offer you accept, at a time when agreeing on anything can be hard. There are often attorneys involved and deadlines to meet, and a lot of feelings are tied up in the house.
What helps most is an agent who keeps the sale moving, keeps both of you informed, and never makes either of you feel left out of a decision about your own home.
That is how we work. We have helped couples sell during a divorce, and we have learned to adjust to what each situation needs.
How The Mike Webb Team Handles a Divorce Sale
The Mike Webb Team is Mike and Claudia Webb, with RE/MAX Allegiance, and we have been in real estate for more than 34 years. Over those years we have sat at kitchen tables with people in all kinds of circumstances, and a divorce is one of the hardest.
Every couple is different, so we work the way that works for the two of you. When you are getting along, we can meet with you together, in person or on a Zoom call. When it is easier to keep things separate, we talk with each of you individually. We have done it both ways, from the first meeting through presenting offers and giving updates.
Most of the time, we talk with the two of you directly. When it helps, we also work with your attorneys.
Either way, both of you hear about every offer and every update, and decisions about your home are made by the two of you, not for you.
What You Get When You Sell With Us
A divorce is no time to manage contractors. The White Glove Home Sale Method™ takes the preparation off both of your plates, at no additional cost:
- Painting, handyman repairs and caulking
- Deep cleaning, carpet cleaning and window cleaning
- Staging, power washing and landscaping
- Removal of unwanted items and furniture, and donations to the charity of your choice
- Professional photography, a 3D tour, floor plans, paid social media advertising and open houses
Claudia runs the timeline and the crews, so neither of you has to coordinate the work.
Questions about who keeps what, or how the money from the sale is divided, are for your attorneys. This page describes our general approach. It is not legal, tax or financial advice.
For each step of the sale itself, see how we sell a home, step by step.
Wherever Each of You Goes Next
We sell homes all over Arlington, across Northern Virginia, in Washington, DC and in Maryland. After a divorce, each of you may be starting over somewhere new.
If one or both of you will be buying in an area where we are licensed, we can help with that purchase too. See buying a home with us. If you are moving farther away, we can connect you with a trusted agent there.
Selling well matters even more when the proceeds are being divided. In September 2026, Arlington County had about 3.9 months of supply, according to Bright MLS, up from 3.0 a year earlier. With more homes for buyers to choose from, a well-prepared, well-priced home stands out.
Talk With Us About Your Situation
You can call us together or on your own. We will listen, explain your options, and tell you what we really think, with no pressure either way.
Contact The Mike Webb Team, ask what your home is worth, or call or text 703-350-3884.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we both have to be in the same meeting?
No. We can meet with you together, in person or on a Zoom call, or talk with each of you separately. It depends on what works for the two of you, and we have done it both ways.
Will both of us hear about every offer?
Yes. Both owners hear about every offer and every update, together or separately, and the decisions are made by the two of you.
Do you work with our divorce attorneys?
When it helps, yes. Most of the time we talk with the two of you directly, and we can also keep your attorneys in the loop. Legal questions, like how the proceeds are divided, are for your attorneys.
Who pays for getting the house ready?
The White Glove Home Sale Method™, which covers painting, repairs, cleaning, staging and landscaping, is included at no additional cost, so neither of you has to pay for it or manage it.
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