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One spouse should ask the court to issue an order allowing for the sale, and it would be highly unusual for the court to deny the request even if the other spouse objects to the sale. So when the home equity is in danger, then one spouse can probably force the sale of the house.
You're not required to hire a real estate agent to sell your home in California. But selling without one involves a lot of work and a big time commitment. While selling by owner spares you from paying the commission of a seller's agent, you'll still be responsible for the buyer's agent's commission.
You're not required to work with an agent. There is no law that says California home buyers must be represented by a real estate professional. Many buyers choose to navigate the process on their own, and for a variety of reasons.
Post-sale statute of limitations for liabilities In real estate, the majority of liability claims fall under the civil statutes of limitations category. Here are a few examples of the statute of limitation periods in five states: California: 4 years for written contracts, 3 years for property damage.
In California, having a real estate attorney representing YOUR interests is recommended but optional.
In some cases, the executor can sell the house without getting the sign-off from all the heirs. For example, in California, if the executor can sell the property for at least 90 percent of its appraised value, they may have the authority to move forward with the sale.
If both parties stipulate the sale of the community property home, the spouse can proceed to sell the home without penalty. If, however, one spouse sells the home during a divorce without the other's permission, it is illegal behavior.
If you want to sell your share of a jointly owned property and the other co-owners do not agree, you may need to file a partition lawsuit to force the sale through a court-ordered process.