21 · Ask Andrew · Selling
What are the hidden costs of selling a home?
A straight answer on seller costs, why they are not actually hidden, and where to find the reliable number for your own transaction.
The short answer
Seller costs are not actually hidden, they are itemized in the listing agreement and the closing statement, and they vary by home, market, and transaction. The common ones include the listing commission, buyer's agent compensation, title and escrow fees, transfer taxes, and concessions such as a closing-cost credit or repair allowance.
Itemized, not hidden
Seller costs are set by written agreement, not by law, so they are itemized in the listing agreement and the closing statement rather than hidden in a fixed price. The common ones include the listing commission, buyer's agent compensation, title and escrow fees, transfer taxes, and concessions such as a closing-cost credit or repair allowance.
The number that matters
No fixed dollar figure applies to every seller; the reliable number is the itemized one on your own documents. The practical step is reading the listing agreement and closing statement before signing, so the costs are known before you commit.
Next step
Know your itemized costs before you sign.
Bring your home and your timeline and we will walk through the listing agreement and closing statement items, so the numbers are on the table up front.
- Phone
- 623-400-5957
- andrew@clearlysold.com