Partition Sales
For Partition Referees, Co-Owners & CounselPartition Sale Real Estate Broker in Southern California
When co-owners can’t agree — siblings who inherited a home, former partners, or investors at an impasse — a partition action may end with a court-ordered sale. The Aventus Group is an attorney-led brokerage that helps partition referees and counsel sell co-owned property at full market value, with the transparency and documentation the court requires.
We serve partition matters throughout Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego Counties.
How We Support Partition Referees
Referee Appointment & Engagement
Once the court orders a sale and appoints a partition referee, the referee may engage a licensed broker. We provide a written listing proposal, marketing plan and fee structure that the referee can present to the court.
Independent Valuation
We prepare an unbiased, data-driven valuation — as-is and, where relevant, with recommended improvements — so co-owners and the court can see how pricing was determined.
Occupancy & Access
Partition properties are frequently occupied by one co-owner. We coordinate access, showings and occupancy issues with the referee and counsel so the property can be marketed effectively.
Open-Market Sale
We expose the property to the full market through the MLS and Compass channels, collect and summarize all offers, and give the referee a clear recommendation supported by data.
Court Reporting
Every step is documented — marketing activity, showings, offers and counteroffers — to support the referee’s report and any motion to confirm the sale.
Neutral Communication
We serve as a neutral point of contact for all co-owners and their attorneys, which reduces friction and keeps the referee out of interpersonal disputes.
Partition Sale FAQs
What is a partition action in California?
A partition action is a lawsuit, governed by Code of Civil Procedure §872.010 and following, in which a co-owner asks the court to divide jointly owned real property. When physical division is impractical, the court usually orders the property sold and the proceeds divided.
Who sells the property in a partition sale?
The court typically appoints a partition referee to conduct the sale. The referee often engages a licensed real estate broker to market and sell the property under the court’s supervision.
What changed under California’s Partition of Real Property Act?
For partition actions filed on or after January 1, 2023 involving qualifying property, Code of Civil Procedure §874.311 and following add steps such as a court-ordered appraisal and an opportunity for co-owners to buy out other interests before a sale. If a sale is ordered, it is generally an open-market sale through a licensed real estate broker. Ask counsel whether the Act applies to your property.
Can a co-owner buy out the others instead of selling?
Often, yes. Co-owners can agree to a buyout at any time, and in cases covered by the Partition of Real Property Act the law provides a structured buyout opportunity. Our valuation can help everyone negotiate from the same facts.
Discuss a Partition Matter
Referees and attorneys: send us the property address and the status of the case, and we’ll respond with a valuation and a proposed sale plan.
Also see: Receivership Sales · Probate Sales · For Attorneys & Fiduciaries
This information is general in nature and is not legal advice. Every estate is different — consult your trust and estate attorney about your specific situation.
Work With Us
Estate Representation Perfected
The Aventus Group is an attorney-led, fiduciary-focused real estate team at Compass focusing on the sale of multiple asset types involved in trust, probate, conservatorship, partition, bankruptcy, and receivership administration. We maximize value and limit liability for every principal, fiduciary and attorney we serve.
Contact Us