Who Pays for What?

Return to SCVhometeam.com

 
THE SELLER CAN GENERALLY EXPECT

TO PAY FOR:

 

  • real estate commission
  • owners title insurance policy
  • of the sub-escrow fee
  • of the escrow fee
  • regulatory compliance fee
  • document preparation fee for the deed
  • documentary transfer tax ($1.10 per $1000 of valuation)
  • city transfer or conveyance tax
  • loan fees required by buyers lender (FHA/VA)
  • payoff all loans in sellers 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)
  • any judgments, tax liens, etc., against the seller
  • tax proration (for any taxes unpaid at the closing)
  • Homeowners Association transfer fee
  • any unpaid homeowners dues
  • recorded charges to clear all documents of record against the seller
  • any bonds or assessments (according to contract)
  • any and all delinquent taxes
  • home warranty (according to contract)
  • notary fees for the deed
  • tax withholding for capital gains if required

THE BUYER CAN GENERALLY EXPECT

TO PAY FOR:

 

  • lender title insurance policy
  • of the sub-escrow fee
  • of the escrow fee
  • regulatory compliance fee
  • document preparation fee (if applicable)
  • notary fees for loan documents
  • recording charges for all documents in buyers name
  • tax pro-ration (for any taxes unpaid at the closing)
  • homeowners transfer fee
  • all new loan charges (except those required by FHA/VA for their loans)
  • interest on new loan from date of funding to 30 days prior to first payment date
  • assumption or change of records fees on existing loan when loan is assumed
  • beneficiary statement for assumption of existing loan
  • inspection fees (property, roofing, geological, pool, etc.)
  • home warranty (according to contract)
  • city transfer tax (according to contract)
  • fire insurance premium for first year