Lackawanna County Recorder of Deeds
Scranton is in Lackawanna County. The county Recorder of Deeds is the office for deed records. We can work with the title professional to review deed information relevant to the sale.
We buy houses as-is in Scranton and Lackawanna County.
Scranton, PA › Divorce sale
Can I sell my house during a divorce in Scranton, PA?
You only have to agree on one thing — the price. After that we handle the rest, so there's nothing to argue about over repairs, contractors, showings, or who pays for what.
The short answer
Yes. We buy houses as-is in Scranton and Lackawanna County. You can talk with us before every divorce detail is settled and ask about a cash offer for the house.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the Scranton house and what you know so far.
Avoid repairs, contractors, and listing-agent showings
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. You don't have to coordinate contractors or arrange listing-agent showings.
Bring us the problem
Different schedules, an unresolved question about the house, or a disagreement about repairs? Call or use the form and tell us what is making a normal sale difficult. You can start the conversation before every disagreement is settled.
Who can sign the sale papers?
In Pennsylvania, if you own the house as tenants by the entireties — a form of joint ownership for married spouses — both spouses sign the sale papers while you're married. After divorce, Pennsylvania law generally treats that former entireties property as equal one-half shares unless a court order under that chapter provides otherwise (23 Pa.C.S. §3507).
The deed, divorce decree, and any court order can affect who needs to sign. We can work with your title professional to review those documents for the sale, and we're glad to work alongside your attorney.
Source: Pennsylvania General Assembly, 23 Pa.C.S. §3507; checked September 24, 2026.
What happens next?
Start with the Scranton address and what is making a normal sale difficult. You do not have to settle every divorce question before you call or use the form.
1. Talk through the house
Tell us what you know about its condition, access, occupancy, and timing. Start with the problem you want to solve; you do not need to have every document ready.
2. Review the offer and terms
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
3. Review title and signing details
We review title, payoff, occupancy, and seller authority with the title company as the sale moves forward. The deed and any applicable divorce documents help establish who needs to sign.
4. Sign from wherever you are
You can sign separately; we can send a notary to each of you.
Sell from anywhere in the country — we can send a notary to you, and you don't have to attend settlement or even visit the property.
5. Review the settlement and close
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. When you sell to us, we pay the transfer tax. No agent commissions when you sell to us.
Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow. Mortgage payoffs, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes remain separate.
Lackawanna County deed records
Compare the numbers for your next step
Use your own figures to compare a sale with the costs of keeping the house or preparing it for sale.
Open the Scranton home-sale net proceeds calculator →What our sellers say
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Want to talk about the house?
Call or send the form below. You can talk with us while you are working through the divorce; you do not have to settle every disagreement first.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form below.
Questions about selling a house during divorce in Scranton
Can I call before we agree on a price?
Yes. You can talk with us while you are still working through the house and next steps. You do not have to settle every divorce detail before contacting us.
Who needs to sign a Scranton home sale during divorce?
If you own the house as tenants by the entireties while married, both spouses sign the sale papers. After divorce, Pennsylvania generally treats that former entireties property as equal one-half shares unless a court order under that chapter provides otherwise. The deed and applicable court documents matter for a specific sale.
Do I have to repair or clean the house first?
No. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Can we sign separately?
Yes. You can sign separately; we can send a notary to each of you. You do not have to attend settlement or visit the property.
How can I compare what I may keep from a sale?
Use the Scranton home-sale net proceeds calculator to compare the numbers you enter. Find the calculator link in the section above.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the Scranton house and what you know so far.
Redfin September 2026 and Zillow September 2026 market data
- Redfin median sale price
- $214,398
- Year over year
- +7.20%
- Median days on market
- 22 median days on market
- Homes sold
- 199 homes sold
- Zillow ZHVI
- $202,099 ZHVI
Sources: Zillow’s Home Value Index and Redfin’s recent-sale data for Scranton, PA. Zillow data covers September 2026; Redfin data covers September 2026.