Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

Re: Fair Market Value

A Judge will want to use fair market value but a real estate agent's market analysis is not necessarily fair market value. I would suggest you get an appraisal. Also, you could reasonably argue that a 6% commission would normally be paid and as such, you should be entitled to reduce the value by the cost of the commission.

You would be better-off reaching a settlement with your wife and agreeing a value, that is supportable by independent verification.

I would suggest you get an attorney to assist in resolution the matter as it would appear your dispute is becoming difficult.

Good Luck.