How do I negotiate a fair buyout on a house? | NC

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Q: How do I negotiate a fair buyout when my former spouse is asking for more than I think the house is worth? A: Start with the home's current fair market value in its actual as-is condition — not an inflated number based on hoped-for repairs or upgrades. Then subtract the mortgage payoff and any other agreed liens, calculate each person's ownership share, and look at documented credits for…