The Costs of Selling
The following expenses are the responsibility of the seller, and may be paid out of proceeds at the close of escrow.
01
Preparing the Property
Repairs, upgrades, deep cleaning, window washing, landscaping, painting
$550 – $20,000
02
Staging
Staging costs are determined by size of home and quality of inventory
$5,000 – $15,000
03
Broker Fees
Total broker fee includes payment to the buyer's brokerage
5.5% – 6% of sale price
04
Inspections & Reports
Home + Pest Inspection, Water & Energy Inspection (SF), Sewer Lateral Inspection (Marin), Permit History Report, Natural Hazard Report
$1,200 – $2,500
05
Transfer Tax
Calculated based on the sale price of your property
San Francisco: $7.50 per $1,000
Marin: $1.10 per $1,000
Marin: $1.10 per $1,000