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Here is how to approach it in Salisbury Park without making a costly mistake. Clinton Barker 16. January 2026 4 min read The Challenge of Selling Under These Circumstances -------------------------------------------------- Selling a family home during separation asks two people who are no longer aligned on most things to make shared decisions about one of their largest financial assets. The process works better when it is treated as a practical exercise rather than an extension of the broader dispute. Salisbury Park properties tend to have long ownership histories. Many of the homes in the suburb have been held for ten or fifteen years, sometimes longer. That history means there is usually meaningful equity in the sale, and the decisions made during the process affect both parties' financial position in the years that follow. Establishing What the Property Is Actually Worth ------------------------------------------------ Differing opinions about the home's value are among the most common obstacles in separation sales. One party sees years of improvements, personal attachment, and a number they feel the property deserves. The other is focused on what the market will actually pay. The relevant figure is what a buyer will pay today, based on comparable sales in Salisbury Park over the past three to six months. Upgrades, renovation work, and personal value do not override what the market is doing. An appraisal grounded in current data gives both parties the same number to work from and removes the subjective element from what is otherwise a contentious conversation. Why Local Knowledge Matters Here -------------------------------- Salisbury Park is not uniform. Buyer preferences vary depending on block size and configuration, renovation status, position within the suburb, and what comparable properties are available at the same time. A street closer to parks or schools sells differently from one near a busier road. Pricing without this detail leads to either underpricing or sitting on the market longer than necessary, both of which create additional pressure during an already difficult period. The Cost of Disagreement ------------------------ When separating couples can maintain enough communication to make joint decisions, the sale process is more efficient and less expensive. Agreement on an agent, a price, and a marketing approach means the transaction can proceed without legal intervention at every step. When that agreement is not possible, family lawyers become the communication channel. Each party carries their own legal costs, which rise significantly once lawyers are involved in decisions that would otherwise take a single conversation. The difference between a cooperative and a contested sale can easily be tens of thousands of dollars in combined legal fees. This is not an argument for agreeing on everything. It is a practical observation about where the money goes. Preparing the Property for Sale ------------------------------- The preparation approach during separation should focus on practical steps rather than significant expenditure. Neither party benefits from spending money on improvements they will not recover through a higher sale price. Salisbury Park buyers generally favour homes that are tidy, accessible, and priced accurately against current comparable sales. Decluttering, basic maintenance, clean gardens, and working fixtures cover most of what matters to buyers in this market. Strategic advice on what is worth spending based on current buyer behaviour in your specific street is part of what a local agent provides. That advice helps avoid both unnecessary spend and the missed opportunity of a simple improvement that lifts buyer interest. What the Agent's Role Is and Is Not ----------------------------------- A real estate agent's role in a separation sale is to price the property accurately, prepare it well, market it to the right buyers, and [manage the sale through to settlement](/selling). The agent is not a mediator, and the agent does not make decisions on behalf of either party. Where legal protection of each party's interests is needed, that is the role of a family lawyer. Where the property requires a formal valuation for court purposes, that is the role of a registered valuer. Understanding whose responsibility each decision falls under keeps the process cleaner and faster. --- *This article is general information only. Anyone going through separation or divorce should seek advice from an experienced family lawyer before making decisions about property.* Questions about buying or selling? Clinton is happy to help. No sales pitch. A direct conversation with an agent who knows the market. 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