Sellers Guide

UNDERSTANDING YOUR NUMBERS

SELLER EXPENSES

TYPICAL COST

COMMISSION

6% of purchase price

ATTORNEY FEE

$600 - $1,000+

TITLE INSURANCE (SELLER)

$2,000-$3,500*

RECORDING FEE

$75 - $250

MUNICIPAL TRANSFER TAX

VARIES

STATE TRANSFER TAX

$1.00 per $1,000 of sales price

COUNTY TRANSFER TAX

$.50 per $1,000 of sales price

SURVEY

$500 - $1,000**

WATER CERTIFICATION

$125 - $150

ZONING CERTIFICATION

$175 - $200

PROPERTY TAX CREDIT TO BUYER

105 - 110% of last tax bill

MANAGEMENT COMPANY PROCESSING FEES

$250 - $500***

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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