There are several expenses associated with selling. What follows is the vast majority of them and steps to calculate your “net proceeds” - aka what you’ll make from the sale! All of the below % are based on the sale price. HOW MUCH WILL YOU walk away with?
COST TO SELL:
Real Estate Commission (often total 5-7%, but negotiable.) Excise tax (1.5%) Title insurance (.5%) Misc recording/escrow fees (.5%)
Total cost to sell: 7.5-10%.
WHAT DOES THE BUYER PAY?
Loan origination fee (if a loan, 1%) Lender’s title insurance (.5%) Misc loan fees, appraisal, etc (.5%) Misc recording/escrow fees (.5%)
Total cost to buy: 2.5% + any interest rate buy downs
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