Cost to Sell a Home

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How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House?

Understand the costs that still apply, the expenses that vary by location, and the traditional listing commission Cribbed helps you avoid.

Cribbed replaces a percentage-based listing commission with a package price. Title, attorney, tax, and other third-party costs still apply when required.

The short answer

There is no single percentage that describes every seller's costs.

What affects your total?

Your total depends on your home, location, contract, local laws and customs, and the decisions made before and during the sale. It may include title and settlement charges, attorney fees, transfer taxes, property-tax adjustments, mortgage payoff charges, repairs, buyer concessions, and moving expenses. Your attorney, title company, or settlement company can prepare an estimate for your transaction.

Before listing

  • Repairs and preparation
  • Carrying costs
  • Moving or storage

At closing

  • Title and settlement
  • Taxes and adjustments
  • Mortgage payoff charges

Negotiated

  • Buyer concessions
  • Inspection remedies
  • Buyer representation costs

The largest traditional cost may be one you can change

A listing agent is commonly paid through a commission tied to the sale price. Cribbed replaces that percentage-based listing commission with the package you select.

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Seller closing costs

What Seller Closing Costs Can Include

Who pays which costs?

The exact items and the party responsible for them vary by state, county, municipality, local custom, contract, and closing provider.

  • Title and settlementTitle searches, settlement or escrow services, document preparation, closing services, and recording-related charges.
  • Title insuranceIn many transactions the seller pays for an owner's title policy, but responsibility and pricing vary by location, custom, and contract.
  • Attorney feesRequired in some jurisdictions and customary in others, even where not legally required.
  • Transfer taxesState, county, and municipal transfer taxes, stamps, or recording charges may apply, depending on local law, custom, and the contract.
  • Taxes and associationsProperty taxes, association charges, and special assessments may be prorated or credited at closing.
  • Payoff and concessionsMortgage payoff with interest and lender charges, plus any buyer credits, buyer-representation costs, or other terms you agree to.
  • Inspection remediesThe buyer generally arranges the inspection. You may agree to repairs, a credit, a price reduction, or no action.
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Plan for the full picture

Costs that may occur before closing

Why these may not be on your closing statement

Not every expense appears on the final settlement statement. Sellers may also spend money before the property closes.

  • Repairs, maintenance, cleaning, decluttering, landscaping, painting, or other preparation chosen before listing
  • Utilities, insurance, taxes, association charges, mortgage payments, and other carrying costs while the home is for sale
  • Moving, storage, temporary housing, and relocation expenses
  • Optional upgrades, staging, or specialized services not included in your Cribbed package

Professional photography is included in applicable Cribbed packages, so don't count it again as a separate expense. Inclusions vary by package and property type. For example, the land package does not include photography, while condo and home packages offer different photography and media.

Know the difference

What Cribbed covers and what remains part of your sale

Your Cribbed package

Professional selling tools

  • Professional marketing and listing system
  • Package-specific photography and media
  • Signage and listing sheets
  • Offer and negotiation tools
  • Contracts and electronic signatures

Paid separately when applicable

Third-party selling expenses

Cribbed does not pay these third-party expenses. They apply as determined by local law, local custom, the contract, the property, and the closing provider.

Plan ahead

Estimate what you will keep

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minus Cribbed package
    Estimated proceeds $231,005

    Keep more of your equity

    A smarter way to reduce the cost of selling

    You may not be able to eliminate title, attorney, tax, or other required costs. You can choose how you pay to professionally market and sell your home.

    Compared with a listing commission of $27,000, you could keep about

    $23,005 more

    with the Cribbed package you selected.

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    About this estimate

    Estimate only. Your attorney or closing provider confirms final figures. This is only an estimate for illustration. The final amount depends on the signed contract, prorations, payoff figures, closing statement, and any changes agreed to before closing. The commission comparison does not include buyer representation compensation.

    Want the step-by-step version? Read the Cribbed selling process, compare Cribbed packages, or download the Home Sellers Guide.

    Frequently asked questions

    Straight answers for home sellers

    Does the seller have closing costs?

    Yes. Sellers generally have costs connected with transferring ownership and completing the transaction. The exact charges and the party responsible for them depend on local laws and customs, the purchase contract, and the closing provider. Cribbed's package price does not include third-party closing expenses.

    How much are seller closing costs?

    There is no single amount or percentage that applies everywhere. Seller closing costs vary based on the sale price, location, mortgage payoff, taxes, title and settlement charges, attorney involvement, concessions, repairs, and the terms negotiated with the buyer. Ask the attorney, title company, or settlement company handling the sale for a transaction-specific estimate.

    What are the seller's closing costs?

    They may include title and settlement charges, owner's title insurance, attorney fees, transfer taxes, recording or government charges, tax and association prorations, mortgage payoff charges, buyer concessions, agreed buyer-representation costs, and other transaction-specific items.

    Who pays title insurance when a house is sold?

    Responsibility for title insurance varies by state, local custom, and contract. In many markets, the seller pays for an owner's title policy, while the buyer pays for a lender's policy when financing is involved. The title or settlement company can explain what is customary and what the contract requires in your area.

    Does a seller need a real estate attorney?

    Attorney requirements vary by jurisdiction. Some locations require attorney involvement, while other markets commonly use attorneys even when the law does not require one. A title or settlement company can explain local closing practices, but only a qualified attorney can provide legal advice about your transaction.

    Are repairs included in seller closing costs?

    Repairs are not automatically required closing costs. They may be completed before listing or negotiated after the buyer's inspection. The parties may agree to a repair, credit, price adjustment, or no remedy, depending on the contract and negotiation.

    Does Cribbed cover title, attorney, tax, or other closing fees?

    No. Cribbed's package covers only the marketing, technology, materials, and services identified in that package. Title charges, attorney fees, transfer taxes, property taxes, association charges, repairs, concessions, and other third-party selling expenses remain the seller's responsibility when applicable.

    How does Cribbed reduce the cost of selling a house?

    Cribbed replaces a traditional percentage-based listing commission with a package price for professional marketing, technology, and tools. Your potential savings depend largely on the sale price of your home and the package you select.

    Know the costs. Keep more of the value.

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