Published February 6, 2019
Who Pays For What Is In The Real Estate Transaction?
The Seller Generally Pays:
• Real Estate Commission
• Escrow Fees (50%)
• Document Preparation Fee
• Documentary Transfer Tax ($1.10 per $1000 of sale)
• Any loan Fees Required by Buyer’s Lender (Government Loans)
• Pay Off Of All Loans in Seller’s Name • Interest Accrued to Lender Being Paid Off
• Termite Inspection (According To Contract is applicable)
• Home Warranty (According to Contract)
• Any Judgments, Tax Liens, etc. Against the Seller
• Tax Proration • Any Unpaid Homeowner’s Dues
• Any Bonds or Assessments (Check Contract)
• Any & All Delinquent Taxes • Homeowner’s Title Insurance Policy Premium
• Homeowner’s Association Transfer Fee-Doc Fess
• Zone Disclosure Report
The Buyer Generally Pays:
• Title Insurance Premium for Lender’s Policy
• Escrow Fee (50%)
• Document Preparation (if applicable)
• Recording Charges for All Documents in Buyer’s Name
• Termite (According to Contract if applicable)• ALL New Loan Charges ( Except Those Paid by seller-Government Loans)
• Interest on New Loan From Date of Funding to 30 Days Prior to First Payment Date
• Assumption/Change of Records Fee for
• Take-Over of Existing Loan
• Inspection Fees (Proper Inspection, Roofing, Geological, etc.)
• Fire Insurance Premium (1st Year) • Next Months HOA Fee(s)
