Average Costs To Sell A Home
| REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | National Average = 5 - 6 % | 6% | $21,000.00 |
| BUYER'S DISCOUNT OFF PRICE | National Average = 2 - 10% | 6% | $21,000.00 |
| CLOSING COSTS | National Average = 2 - 4% | 3% | $10,500.00 |
| HOLDING COSTS: | National Average = 6 months | ||
| Loan Payments during 6 months Holding Period | $1,900/mo | $11,400.00 | |
| Utilities (National Average) X 6 months | $175/mo | $1,050.00 | |
| Insurance (National Average) X 6 months | $85.00 | $510.00 | |
| Lawn Maintenance / Cleaning X 6 months | $150.00 | $900.00 | |
| MARKETING COSTS: | Appraisal to justify asking price | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Survey (sometimes required by contract/lender) | $325.00 | $325.00 | |
| PROPERTY TAXES | National Average = 1.5% for 6 months | $5,250.00 | $2,625.00 |
| TRANSFER TAXES | National Average = $1.00 per $1,000 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| REPAIRS | Unforeseen Repairs required by Buyer | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| HOME WARRANTY | Required by Buyer | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| TERMITES INSPECTION | Required by Buyer & Lender | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| TOTAL AVERAGE SELLING COSTS | $71,735.00 OR 21% |