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Sell a House During Divorce in Northwest Indiana

Q: What if we still owe more on the mortgage than the house is worth?

Talk to us regardless. Sometimes a short sale or another path makes more sense, and we will tell you honestly if a straight cash sale is not the right fit rather than make an offer that does not help you.

Selling the house should not be the hardest part of your divorce. One fair cash offer, one closing date you both agree to, and a clean way to split what is left.

No commissions or closing costs
Sell as-is, nothing to fix or clean
Close in as little as 3–5 days* or on your date

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Of everything a divorce forces two people to agree on, the house is usually the hardest. Neither of you wants to keep paying a mortgage on a house you are both trying to leave, and listing it the traditional way means months of showings, negotiations, and two names on every decision, right when you have the least patience for that. We buy houses in Northwest Indiana for cash, in any condition, with one written offer both of you can look at and agree to, so the house is one less thing to work out.

We have been buying houses across Lake and Porter counties since 2011, and 1,050+ houses later, we have worked with plenty of couples who needed the sale itself to be simple, whatever else was complicated. BBB A+ rated, with a real office at 8021 Cleveland Pl in Merrillville.

Call (219) 348-8098 or fill out our short offer form. Free, private, and no obligation for either of you.

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Why a Cash Sale Fits a Divorce Better Than Listing

A traditional listing adds new decisions at a hard time. You have to agree on an agent, a price, repairs, and which offer to take. The closing date also depends on the buyer’s loan, not your timeline. A cash sale removes most of that.

One number, not a negotiation. We give a single written offer with the math shown, so there is one figure to agree on instead of a back-and-forth over listing price, showings, and buyer negotiations.
No repairs to argue about. We buy the house exactly as it sits. Neither of you has to spend money or time fixing it up before it can sell.
A closing date you both pick. Once you accept, you choose when it closes, often in as little as 3–5 business days* if you need it done quickly, or further out if you both need more time.
The proceeds go through the title company. At closing, the title company pays off the mortgage and sends each of you your share, based on what you and your attorneys agreed, with everything in writing.

How it works

We Make Selling Your House on Your Timeline Easy

Call us together, or either of you can start the conversation

Tell us about the house and where things stand. There is no cost or obligation, and we are used to speaking with both parties or with attorneys involved.

One walkthrough, one offer

We look at the house once and give you a fair cash offer with the numbers shown, so both of you can review the same information at the same time.

You both agree on the closing date, and the title company handles the split

We close on the date that works, pay all closing costs, and the title company disburses the proceeds exactly as you and your attorneys direct.

What Makes This Easier on Everyone

A neutral, straightforward number. We are not trying to win a negotiation against either of you. The offer is the offer, and we will show you the comps and the math behind it.
No showings, no strangers walking through mid-divorce. The house sells without you having to keep it presentable for buyer visits during an already difficult time.
Doing this locally since 2011. Buying since 2011, 1,050+ homes bought, BBB A+ rated, with an office in Merrillville you can visit.
We will tell you if listing is the better move. If your house is updated and you have time to spare, listing with an agent might net more, and we will say so honestly rather than push a sale that is not in your interest.

Call (219) 348-8098 and let us give you a number to work with. No pressure, no obligation.

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A real office you can visit

8021 Cleveland Pl, Merrillville. We have bought houses in Northwest Indiana since 2011. Call first and we will make sure someone is there.

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We never ask you for money

No fees, no deposits, no application charges, ever. If anyone asks you to pay to sell your house, walk away.

A title company handles the money

You close at a licensed local title company. They hold the funds and pay you directly. Call them yourself before you sign, if you like.

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Reviews

What sellers say.

    
 
 
         
   William Stocker 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Preferred Home Buyer was very easy to work with for selling our house. It was a seamless transaction where they drove the process from start to finish. As a remote seller living in a different state from the property, they helped us to easily sell our property with a majority of the process occurring online.
  
 
        
   Michele Dalessandro 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This process was so easy with Prefered Home Buyer! They were extremely professional. The whole process took about 2 weeks. It was truly seamless.
  
 
        
   Tan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Preferred Buyers was an excellent experience from start to finish. They made the process of selling my home as-is seamless, straightforward, and stress-free. There was no need to worry about repairs or renovations, and they communicated clearly throughout the entire process. Everything went smoothly, and I truly appreciated their professionalism, responsiveness, and efficiency. I highly recommend Preferred Buyers to anyone looking for an easy and hassle-free way to sell their home.
  
 
        
   Ed Kubiszak 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I work as a real estate agent and my seller and I had the opportunity to work with Preferred Home Buyer. They wanted to buy her listing, but a family member was living in the home that would not move out. We negotiated the transaction where they took this off of my sellers hands and they took care of the whole situation for my seller. My seller and I were so grateful and everything worked out. The person moved out to live with family. I hope to get another opportunity to work with them.
  
 
        
   Carol Mendiola 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The best decision I made was to choose Preferred Home Buyer. The process was seamless and NO STRESS. Josh and the team handled everything I signed selling papers and went to closing. It was handled perfessionally and with respectful. I would do it again.
  
 
        
   Dan Calhoun 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As an attorney, I'm careful about who I refer my clients to. One of my clients needed to sell their house fast, and I connected them with Preferred Home Buyer. The team was professional since the beginning and they communicated clearly with both my client and me throughout the whole process, made a fair cash offer, and they closed on the timeline they promised. Finding a home buying company in Northwest Indiana I can confidently put in front of a client isn't easy. I'd refer Preferred Home Buyer again without hesitation.
  
 
        
   Dave Mochel 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Al was great to work. I found him to fair & helpful throughout the process. He worked with us to make the whole transaction & convenient for us.
  
 
        
   Michael Bartoszak 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We buy all of our wholesale deals from Preferred Home and we couldn’t be more impressed. They consistently deliver fair cash offers, close quickly, and handle all the heavy lifting (inspections, repairs, red tape) so I don’t have to. Whether you’re selling a property in rough condition or just need to move fast, they make the process smooth, professional, and stress-free.

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FAQ

Divorce and Selling a House: Common Questions

Do both of us need to agree before you make an offer?

We can talk with either of you to get started, but the sale itself moves forward once both parties are ready to accept. We are glad to speak with both of you together, separately, or alongside your attorneys, whatever is most comfortable.

Can you buy the house if only one of us wants to sell?

That depends on your legal situation and what your divorce agreement or the court requires. We are not attorneys and cannot advise on that part, but once you and your co-owner (or the court) determine the house should sell, we can move quickly.

How do you handle splitting the money?

We do not handle the split ourselves. At closing, the title company disburses the proceeds according to the settlement agreement, court order, or instructions from your attorneys. Our part is paying a fair price for the house.

We have not agreed on a price yet. Can you help us figure out what it is worth?

Yes. Our walkthrough and written offer come with the comparable sales we used, so you both have the same real numbers in front of you instead of guessing or arguing over an asking price.

How fast can this actually close?

As little as 3–5 business days* once you both accept, if speed matters. If you need more time to sort out logistics, you pick the date and it holds.

Does the house need to be cleaned out first?

No. Sell it as it sits, including anything left inside. One less thing for either of you to deal with when you already have a full plate.

What does this cost either of us?

Nothing. No commissions, no fees, and we pay all closing costs. The walkthrough and the offer are free whether or not you move forward.

What if we still owe more on the mortgage than the house is worth?

Talk to us regardless. Sometimes a short sale (where the lender agrees to accept less than what is owed) or another path makes more sense, and we will tell you honestly if a straight cash sale is not the right fit rather than make an offer that does not help you.

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Get a Fair Number to Work With

You cannot always control how a divorce goes, but you can control how the house part goes. One call gets you a real offer, in writing, that both of you can look at.

Call Preferred Home Buyer at (219) 348-8098 or fill out the offer form now. Buying houses across Northwest Indiana since 2011. BBB A+ rated.

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We buy houses in Gary, Hammond, Merrillville, Schererville, Munster, Highland, Crown Point, and across Northwest Indiana. Also see: sell in foreclosure, sell for back taxes, sell to downsize, sell an inherited house, sell your house as-is, sell for relocation.