Free USA seller closing cost calculator
& net proceeds estimator
Selling your home? See exactly what you'll walk away with. Enter your sale price, mortgage payoff, and state to estimate your agent commission, transfer taxes, title fees, and final net proceeds — line by line.
Commission + taxes + fees $0
This is an estimate for planning purposes only, not a quote. Your final numbers come from your listing agent's seller net sheet and the official Closing Disclosure.
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How to use this seller closing cost calculator
This free seller closing cost calculator is the fastest way for USA home sellers to see their real take-home number. Below, the same seller closing cost calculator walks you through every step.
Our free seller closing cost calculator shows USA home sellers exactly how much it costs to sell a house and what your net proceeds will be. Here's how to use it in under 30 seconds:
Pro tip: Buying your next home too? Run our buyer closing cost calculator to see the full picture of cash in and cash out. For official guidance on the closing process, see the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
What does this calculator estimate?
This home sale net proceeds calculator estimates four seller cost buckets. Agent commission is the largest — the fee paid to the listing agent (and often the buyer's agent). Title and settlement fees cover the owner's title policy and closing agent. Transfer tax is the state or county tax charged when ownership changes hands. Other fees include attorney costs, recording, and prorated items. Subtract all of that plus your mortgage payoff from the sale price, and what's left is your net proceeds.
Why use this seller closing cost calculator?
Unlike a generic estimate, this seller closing cost calculator is state-aware, updated for 2026, and gives you a downloadable net sheet. Sellers use this seller closing cost calculator to compare offers, plan their next purchase, and negotiate commission with confidence.
How much are seller closing costs?
Seller closing costs typically total 6% to 10% of the sale price, and the agent commission is by far the biggest slice. The table below shows a rough cost-to-sell range at different price points, before subtracting any mortgage payoff.
| Sale price | Est. cost to sell (6–10%) | Commission (~5.5%) |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $15,000 – $25,000 | ~$13,750 |
| $350,000 | $21,000 – $35,000 | ~$19,250 |
| $450,000 | $27,000 – $45,000 | ~$24,750 |
| $600,000 | $36,000 – $60,000 | ~$33,000 |
| $800,000 | $48,000 – $80,000 | ~$44,000 |
Commission is the one seller cost with real room to negotiate. Even a half-point reduction on a $500,000 sale saves $2,500.
What sellers actually pay at closing
| Seller cost | Typical amount |
|---|---|
| Real estate agent commission | ~5% – 6% of sale price |
| Transfer / documentary tax | Varies by state (0.1% – 2%+) |
| Owner's title policy & settlement | ~0.5% – 1% |
| Attorney / closing fee | $500 – $1,500 (state-dependent) |
| Recording & misc fees | A few hundred dollars |
| Prorated property taxes & HOA | Up to your closing date |
| Outstanding mortgage payoff | Your remaining loan balance |
How net proceeds are calculated
Net proceeds is the single number most sellers care about — the cash wired to you after closing. The math is simple:
Net proceeds = Sale price − Mortgage payoff − Total seller closing costs − Buyer concessions
The calculator above runs this for you and shows a full itemized net sheet you can download as a PDF and bring to your listing agent.
Real estate commission in 2026 (after the NAR settlement)
The biggest recent change for sellers is how agent commission works. Following the 2024 National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) settlement, which took effect August 17, 2024, the old rules were rewritten — and it directly affects your net proceeds.
Bottom line: enter only the commission you've actually agreed to in the calculator. If you're skipping buyer-agent compensation, your cost to sell drops accordingly.
Seller closing costs by state
Where you sell changes your cost to sell, mostly through transfer taxes and whether an attorney is required at closing. These are typical seller ranges (excluding commission and mortgage payoff).
| State | Typical seller costs (ex-commission) | Transfer tax level |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1.0% – 2.0% | Moderate (city taxes vary) |
| Texas | 0.8% – 1.5% | None (no transfer tax) |
| Florida | 1.0% – 2.0% | Documentary stamp tax |
| New York | 1.5% – 3.0%+ | High (state + NYC) |
| Illinois | 1.0% – 2.0% | State + county + city |
| Pennsylvania | 1.5% – 2.5% | High (often split) |
| Washington | 1.3% – 2.3% | Real estate excise tax |
| Colorado | 0.6% – 1.2% | Very low |
These are planning ranges, not quotes. Enter your exact state above for a state-adjusted estimate.
Ways to keep more of your sale proceeds
A few smart moves can meaningfully raise your net proceeds. Run the seller closing cost calculator above after each change to see the impact instantly. Since commission is the largest cost, that's where the biggest savings live.
| Strategy | How it helps |
|---|---|
| Negotiate the listing commission | Even 0.5% off a $500k sale keeps an extra $2,500 |
| Consider a discount or flat-fee broker | Full service for 1.5%–2% instead of the traditional 3% listing side |
| Rethink buyer-agent compensation | Post-NAR, it's optional — weigh savings vs. fewer showings |
| Shop title & settlement providers | In states where you can choose, rates differ between companies |
| Limit concessions | Buyer credits come straight out of your proceeds |
| Time repairs vs. price adjustments | Sometimes a price cut nets more than paying for repairs |
Do sellers pay capital gains tax?
Many sellers owe no capital gains tax thanks to the IRS primary-residence exclusion: up to $250,000 of gain (single) or $500,000 (married filing jointly) can be excluded if you owned and lived in the home for at least two of the last five years. Gains above that, or on investment properties, may be taxable.
This is general information, not tax advice. Capital gains rules depend on your situation — check with a licensed tax professional or the IRS before filing.