Buyer Guide

UNDERSTANDING YOUR NUMBERS

BUYER EXPENSES

TYPICAL COST

SELLER EXPENSES

TYPICAL COST

HOME INSPECTION FEE

$350+/Visit

COMMISSION

6% of purchase price

APPRAISAL

$250 - $500

ATTORNEY FEE

$600 - $1,000+

CREDIT REPORT

$30 - $75 per borrower

TITLE INSURANCE (SELLER)

$2,000-$3,500*

LOAN ORIGINATION FEE

$750 - $1,250

RECORDING FEE

$75 - $250

PROCESSING FEE

$150

MUNICIPAL TRANSFER TAX

VARIES

TAX SERVICE FEE

$75-$100

STATE TRANSFER TAX

$1.00 per $1,000 of sales price

ATTORNEY FEE

$600 - $1,000+

ESCROW/SETTLEMENT FEE

$1,275 - $2,000*

COUNTY TRANSFER TAX

$.50 per $1,000 of sales price

BUYER’S TITLE CHARGES

$1,300 - $1,800

SURVEY

$500 - $1,000**

RECORDING FEE

$75 - $250

WATER CERTIFICATION

$125 - $150

MUNICIPAL TRANSFER TAX

VARIES

ZONING CERTIFICATION

$175 - $200

HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE

$300 - $400**

INTEREST PER DAY

Loan amount x rate/365

PROPERTY TAX CREDIT TO BUYER

105 - 110% of last tax bill

INITIAL ESCROW (FOR PROPERTY TAXES)

1-9 months*** (if applicable)

MANAGEMENT COMPANY PROCESSING FEES

$250 - $500***

INITIAL ESCROW (FOR HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE)

1-3 months (if applicable)

The figures above are intended to give you a general idea of costs and could be less or more then the amounts stated. Actual costs vary per lender, loan amount, property type and other factors. *If cash transaction, shared equally between buyer and seller. **Premium listed represents coverage for a condo. Premiums for a single family home range between $1,300 - $2,000, depending on coverage selection. ***Partially offset by property tax credit from Seller.

The figures above are intended to give you a general idea of costs and could be less or more then the amounts stated. Actual costs vary per lender, loan amount, property type and other factors. *Title insurance premiums vary depending on the size of the sales price. **Not applicable for condo sales. ***If applicable, usually condos only.

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