Divesting a portion of real estate holdings involves several established methods. These include selling a fractional interest to a co-owner, creating and selling shares in a limited liability company (LLC) that owns the property, or establishing a tenancy-in-common agreement. For example, siblings inheriting a family home might choose to sell their individual shares to one another or to an outside party. Another approach involves fractional ownership models often used for vacation properties or high-value assets, where multiple parties each purchase a percentage of the property and share usage rights.
Transferring a share of real estate allows individuals to unlock capital tied up in illiquid assets without relinquishing complete ownership. This can be particularly advantageous for managing inheritance, diversifying investments, or mitigating financial burdens associated with sole proprietorship. Historically, co-ownership structures and the legal frameworks supporting them have evolved to facilitate more flexible and efficient transfer of property interests, meeting changing economic and social needs.