Louisiana Seller Closing Cost Calculator

Published on June 24th, 2025

Closing Cost Calculator for Louisiana: Seller Averages

This free calculator can help home sellers in Louisiana estimate their closing costs and net proceeds. To get a ballpark idea of the cost of selling a house in the Creole State, enter the information for each of the input fields above. You can see typical or state averages for most Louisiana seller closing costs below.

A top real estate agent can provide you with a Seller’s Net Sheet that breaks down all the costs of selling your home, along with an estimate of the proceeds you can expect. Use HomeLight’s free Agent Match platform to find a trusted local agent with excellent reviews and a proven track record.

Home Selling Price: $249,000

How does your home compare to the state’s median selling price of $249,000? To determine your listing price, you can:

Get a preliminary estimate with HomeLight’s free Home Value Estimator
Request a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) from a top Louisiana agent
Purchase a pre-listing home appraisal (typically $600 in Louisiana)
Visit this HomeLight map link to compare recently sold homes in Louisiana

Mortgage Payoff Amount: $178,416

According to the credit experts at Experian, the average mortgage balance for Louisiana homeowners is $178,416. To find your exact payoff amount, check your latest mortgage statement or contact your mortgage servicer.

Listing Agent Fee: $6,225–$7,470

A typical listing agent commission in Louisiana is 2.5% to 3% of the home’s selling price. On a $249,000 house, your agent’s fee might range from $6,225–$7,470.

Get the Highest Proceeds: HomeLight data shows that the top 5% of agents sell homes faster and for up to 10% more than average agents. Try HomeLight’s free Agent Match platform to consult with the highest-performing agents in your Louisiana market.

Buyer’s Agent Fee: $6,225–$7,470

In the past, sellers covered both the listing agent and the buyer’s agent fees. However, following a landmark court settlement by the National Association of Realtors, buyers are now expected to negotiate compensation directly with their own agents. If you’re offering to pay this fee to attract buyers, on a $249,000 median-priced Louisiana home, you can expect to pay $6,225–$7,470.

Detailed Closing Costs: $8,068

Closing costs in Louisiana average about 3.24% of the home’s sale price, higher than the national average of about 2%. On a median-priced home of $249,000, you might pay $8,068. Below are some of the typical types of closing costs you can expect:

Home Preparations: Curb appeal improvements can help give your home a strong first impression to buyers.
Renovations/Repairs: Fixing or updating your property to meet buyer expectations or inspection requests.
Title Service Fees: Title company work is required to verify legal ownership and help manage the property transfer.
Owner’s Title Insurance: A one-time insurance premium paid by the seller to protect the buyer from title issues or ownership disputes. Buyers typically cover this in Louisiana, but sellers can do so as a concession.
Transfer Taxes: Louisiana does not levy a state transfer tax on home sales.
Recording Fees: Fees paid to the local government to officially record the change in property ownership.
Buyer Incentives: Credits or concessions you might offer buyers, such as paying the buyer’s agent fees or offering a rate buydown.
Other Costs: Miscellaneous expenses not covered in other categories, such as attorney fees and HOA transfers. (An attorney is required to sell a house in Louisiana.)
Moving Expenses: While not technically a closing cost, you might want to include this expense in your budget, which can range from $883 to $7,000.

Make Buying and Selling Easier: Most Louisiana sellers are also buyers looking to purchase a new home. With HomeLight’s Buy Before You Sell program, you can make a non-contingent offer on your new home and only move once. Watch this short video to learn more.

More Helpful Seller Tools From HomeLight

Here are some additional tools you may find helpful as you plan your Louisiana home sale:

Want to avoid closing costs and sell fast? Get a cash offer today.

With HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform, you can receive a no-obligation, all-cash offer in 24 hours and close in as few as 10 days. Answer a few questions about your Louisiana home to get started. Along with your offer, you’ll also see an estimate of what a top Louisiana agent might be able to get for your home. Get both options with one tool.

As you look ahead to your next home purchase, here are some helpful buyer tools:

At HomeLight, our vision is a world where every real estate transaction is simple, certain, and satisfying. Therefore, we promote strict editorial integrity in each of our posts.