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
APPROXIMATE COST: $550 – $20,000

02 — STAGING

Staging costs are determined by size of home and quality of inventory

APPROXIMATE COST: $5,000 – $15,000

03 — BROKER FEES

Total broker fee includes payment to the buyer’s brokerage

APPROXIMATE COST: 5.5% - 6% of the sale price

04 — INSPECTIONS AND REPORTS

Home + Pest Inspection, Water+ Energy Inspection(SF), Sewer Lateral Inspection(Marin), Permit History Report, Natural Hazard Report

APPROXIMATE COST: $1,200 – $2,500

05 — TRANSFER TAX

Transfer tax is calculated based on the sale price of your property

APPROXIMATE COST (SF): $7.50 per each $1,000 of sale price

APPROXIMATE COST (Marin): $1.10 per each $1,000 of sale price