What Additional Costs Are Associated With a Home Sale?

You will be responsible for Standard Title Insurance, half of the Escrow fee, Sales commission, excise tax and other miscellaneous fees, in total about 8% of the sales price.

Brokerage commission (the sum or percentage of the sale price, previously agreed upon by the seller and real estate agent)
One-half of escrow or legal fees paid to the attorney or escrow company for preparing the closing
Document preparation fees
Recording and notary fees
Title search and title insurance (paid by either the seller or the buyer)
Local transfer taxes, if any
State taxes, if any
Repairs or inspections you have agreed to pay for
Total is typically 8-9% of sales price