The events that lead up to a divorce and the divorce process itself can take a toll on both people involved. Deciding what to do with the house that the two of you purchased can be an additional stressful issue that you find yourself dealing with. In many cases, if you can sell house fast you can quickly eliminate a succession of other complicating issues that will have to be resolved. 

The mortgage payments may be higher than you can manage alone. In order to protect your credit, you will need to sell your house to get free of a debt you can't afford. In addition to the mortgage payments, there are other expenses that go along with home ownership so as insurance and maintenance costs. These can put a burden on you now that you are going it alone. Even the physical upkeep of your house may be more than you are able to handle on your own. Quite possible, the best way to ease the burdens associated with your house is to find a good realtor and put your home on the market.

Once you've decided to sell your house, the faster you can sell it the better off you'll be. In order to get a buyer quickly, there may be a few things you'll need to do. Typically, prior to reaching the stage of filing for divorce, a lot of issues are going on and the appearance and condition of the house just isn't high on the priority list. To attract a buyer quickly, you may need to do some home staging, updating and general cleaning. 

You want your house to look like a happy home with a pleasant atmosphere and a beautiful decor that appeals to buyers. Invest some time and possibly a little money into improving the curb appeal of your home. If there are broken or neglected kid's toys or swing sets in the yard, remove them before buyers begin looking at your house. Trim overgrown shrubs and clean up neglected flower beds. 

A realtor can guide you through an interior staging project. You may need to put some of your things in storage and possibly rent some furniture for the staging. A well done staging job can help sell house fast. Once your house is sold, you will be free of the burden of owning and maintaining the house by yourself.