How Much it Costs to Sell a House
How much it costs to sell a house BRIDGET SIELICKI JUNE 6, 2018 in REAL ESTATE Stephen Brashear/Getty Images A shortage of homes for sale in the U.S. gives sellers the advantage in most housing markets. But many sellers don’t realize that getting rid of their house likely will cost them thousands of dollars. Real estate commissions and other fees can eat up about 10 percent of the sale price of the home. Some expenses are negotiable and fluctuate with the real estate market. But sellers should expect to pay part of the costs in the transaction and avoid sticker shock at closing time. Here are the major costs of selling a house. Realtor’s commission The real estate commission is usually the biggest fee a seller pays — 5 percent to 6 percent of the sale price. So, if you sell your house for $250,000, you could end up paying $15,000 in commissions. The commission is split between the seller’s real estate agent and the buyer’s agent. Many homeowners try to avoi
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