Seller Closing Cost Calculator
Estimate the total closing costs a seller must pay when selling a home, including real estate commissions, transfer taxes, title insurance, and other fees.
Published by:
isCalculator Editorial Team
Was this calculator helpful?
How to use this tool?
How to Use the Seller Closing Cost Calculator
- Enter your home sale price (in US dollars, e.g., 350000). This is the amount you expect to receive from the buyer.
- Adjust the default percentages and fees as needed:
- Real Estate Commission (default 6%) – the percentage paid to agents.
- Transfer Tax Rate (default 1%) – local government tax on the sale.
- Title Insurance (default $1,500) – cost for title protection.
- Attorney Fees (default $800) – legal fees for closing.
- Other Fees (default $500) – any additional costs.
- Click “Calculate Closing Costs” to see your total and a detailed breakdown.
What you get: The total estimated closing costs (in dollars) and a line-by-line summary showing how each fee contributes. All monetary values are in US dollars. The formula is: Total = Commission + Transfer Tax + Title Insurance + Attorney Fees + Other Fees.
Previous Results
| Result | Inputs | Date |
|---|
Frequently Asked Questions
Seller closing costs are fees paid by the seller at the closing of a real estate transaction, including real estate commissions, transfer taxes, title insurance, attorney fees, and other miscellaneous charges.
The commission is calculated as a percentage of the home sale price. Typically, it ranges from 5% to 6%, and is split between the buyer's and seller's agents.
A transfer tax is a fee imposed by state or local government when property changes hands. It is usually a percentage of the sale price and varies by location.
Yes, you can adjust all input fields to reflect your specific situation, including commission rate, transfer tax rate, title insurance, attorney fees, and other fees.
