Purchase – Sale – Refinance – Exchange Commercial – Short Sales

Customary Division of Fees Between Sellers & Buyers

The Seller Can Generally Be Expected To Pay For:

  • Real estate commission
  • Owners title insurance policy
  • One-half of the sub-escrow fee
  • Seller's escrow fee and processing fee
  • Homeowner's transfer fee (according to contract)
  • Documentary transfer tax
  • City transfer or conveyance tax
  • Loan fees required by buyer's lender (FHA/VA only)
  • Document preparation fee for deed
  • Payoff all loans in the seller's name
  • Interest accrued to lender being paid off, statement fees, reconveyance fees, and prepayment penalties
  • Termite inspection (according to contract)
  • Termite work (according to contract)
  • Home warranty (according to contract)
  • Any judgments, tax liens, etc., against the seller
  • Tax proration (for any taxes unpaid at the closing)
  • Any unpaid homeowner's dues
  • Recording charges to clear all documents of record against the seller
  • Any bonds or assessments (according to contract)
  • Natural Hazard Report
  • Any and all delinquent taxes
  • Messenger fees

The Buyer Can Generally Be Expected To Pay For:

  • Lenders title insurance policy
  • One-half of the sub-escrow fee
  • Buyer's escrow fee and processing
  • Document preparation (if applicable)
  • Email Loan Document fee
  • Notary fees (as applicable)
  • Recording charges for all documents in the buyer's name
  • Tax proration (for any taxes unpaid at the closing)
  • Homeowner's transfer fee (according to contract)
  • All new loan charges
  • Interest on a new loan
  • Inspection fees (roofing, property, geological, etc.)
  • Home warranty (according to contract)
  • City transfer tax (according to contract)
  • Fire insurance premium for the first year
  • Next month HOA dues
  • Messenger fees