A Grand Rapids couple going through an uncontested divorce owned a 2,100 sq ft colonial with $95,000 in equity. Both spouses wanted to sell quickly and move on — each was already in temporary housing and neither wanted to manage showings, repairs, or an extended listing while paying attorneys.
The property needed the listing, showings, and traditional sale process to work around two households' schedules. More critically, both spouses needed to sign all documents and agree to the division of proceeds. Any delay extended the financial entanglement and emotional stress.
7 Lakes Properties made a no-contingency offer of $229,000 within 24 hours of walking the property. Both spouses and their respective attorneys reviewed and approved the purchase agreement. The settlement agreement specified proceeds split 50/50. Remote notary handled separate document signings for each spouse.
Closing occurred 17 days after the offer was accepted. Each spouse received $94,200 (net of mortgage payoff and closing costs). The divorce settlement was finalized the same week. Both spouses said the clean break was worth more than any additional price they might have gotten after months of listing.
"We just needed it over. 7 Lakes Properties delivered — professional, fast, and no drama. Exactly what we needed."— The Wilson Family, Grand Rapids MI
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