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Closing Cost Checklist

    At the closing, the good news is, most of what you’ll be paying out at closing will come out of the sale proceeds.

 

  • Real estate agent commissions

You, as the seller, will be paying the entire 5% – 6% commission, to be split between the buyer’s agent and listing agent.

  • Transfer tax

Your city or state may require you to pay transfer taxes, as a small percentage of the sale price.

  • Capital gains tax

If you earn less than $250,000 on your home sale (or $500,000 if you’re married and filing jointly), don’t worry — you won’t owe a thing in the way of capital gains taxes. But if you earn more              than that, you’ll want to look further into the matter. Once you’ve subtracted things like the costs of preparing the property for sale from the supposed gains, you may not owe the tax.

  • Other closing costs or credits to the buyer

You might have agreed — based on local tradition or buyer negotiation — to pay various of the standard costs associated with closing the deal, such as fees for the escrow company; the mortgage          and home appraisal; recording and transfer of the property; homeowners’ and title insurance; and more. If your local real estate market is sluggish, buyers may also ask you to pay all or a hefty            portion of the closing costs, which typically add up to 2% to 4% of the selling price.

  • Moving costs

Asking your friends with pickup trucks to help can save you some dough — but will take a lot more time. Sometimes it’s worth paying for the deluxe treatment, where the company packs your                boxes for you, transports them to the new location, and

  • Title Charges

$1,000 up based on sale price. Title insurance policy insures that the title is free of liens or encumbrances. Costs include title search and examination as well as issuance of the insurance policy.            Cost varies based on purchase price.

  • Survey

Does not apply to condominiums or leasehold properties.

  • State Transfer Tax
  • County Transfer Tax
  • City Transfer Tax
  • Recording Fee
  • Property Tax Prorations

Varies based on closing date and amount of property taxes owed

  • Attorney Fees

$800-2,000 but varies

  • Commission

Specific percent of sale price Based on your Exclusive Listing Agreement

 

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