What you'll actually walk away with

Your agent says you'll make $800K on your home. After commissions, taxes, and fees? Maybe $680K. See the real number.

Sale Price *

$

Remaining Mortgage

$

State

Agent Commission %

%

+ Additional Costs

Seller Concessions

$

Repair Credits

$

Costs your agent won't mention

5-6%

Split between buyer's and seller's agents. On a $750K home, that's $41,250-$45,000.

0-4%

State and local taxes on the property transfer. Varies wildly — Delaware charges 4%, Texas charges 0%.

0.5-1%

Title insurance protects the buyer. You pay for it. Plus escrow fees for the closing agent.

~0.5%

You owe property taxes up to the closing date. Usually 6 months of prorated taxes.