Calculate Closing Costs - Sell

Buyers bear the bunt of the burden, but seller's don't get off scot-free.

Depending on the market, a seller may choose to pay the bulk of closing costs, though traditionally in the DC Metro Area it's the buyer's responsibility. That doesn't mean the deal is pure profit for the seller, though. Sellers will typically pay real estate commissions, settlement fees, transfer taxes and other items. A seller may even have to credit the buyer for unpaid real estate taxes. We outline those costs in this section.

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  • How much will you profit?

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    Seller's fees and settlement information

    Seller closing costs may come as a surprise to some homeowners who are selling a house for the first time. Beyond agent commissions and paying off lines of credit associated with house that's being sold, sellers need to account for their portion of settlement fees, including verification that the existing mortgage has been paid off (mortgage release procurement) and preparation of a new deed for the buyer.

    Transfer rates - Recordation taxes

    Residential purchase transactions: Read on for a break down of taxes associated with the purchase and sale of a residential property in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia.

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    Closing Costs Explained Visually

    Whether you're shopping for a new home or refinancing your current one, you'll feel more in control if you fully understand the closing process.

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    District of Columbia
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    H Street Corridor, Mount Pleasant, Northeast, Northwest, Penn Quarter, Petworth, Shaw, Southeast, Southwest, Tenleytown, U Street, Van Ness
    Maryland
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    Virginia
    Addison Heights, Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington County, Bailey's Crossroads, Ballston, Burke, Centreville, Chantilly, Clarendon, Court House, Crystal City, Fairfax County, Falls Church, Franconia, Great Falls, Herndon, McLean, Reston, Rosslyn, Seven Corner's, Shirlington Springfield, Tyson's Corner, Vienna, Wolf Trap
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