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\n <\/div>\n \n A Top Texas Agent Can Help Reduce Your Costs<\/h3>\n
Partner with a top Texas agent who can help you navigate your selling journey and reduce the final amount you\u2019ll pay at closing. We analyze over 27 million transactions and thousands of reviews to determine which agent is best for you based on your needs.<\/p>\n \n
We spoke with top real estate agent Mary Beth Harrison<\/a> of Dallas, Texas, who has 34 years of experience. We asked her to help clear up exactly what it is you\u2019ll owe at closing in the Lone Star State. By her estimates, closing costs \u2014 besides the mortgage payoff \u2014 usually come to about 8% of the sales price, but many costs are negotiable<\/a>.<\/p>\n Now, let\u2019s delve into what you need to know about closing costs in Texas and their potential impact on your home sale’s profitability.<\/p>\n Here are some of the closing costs that you\u2019ll need to be aware of before you sell:<\/p>\nTexas seller closing cost overview<\/h2>\n
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\n Closing cost<\/strong><\/td>\n Average cost<\/strong><\/td>\n Seller responsibility<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Real estate agent commission<\/td>\n 6%<\/a><\/td>\n Customary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Escrow fees<\/td>\n 1-2%<\/td>\n Split between buyer and seller, negotiable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Title search<\/td>\n $100\u2013$250<\/a><\/td>\n Negotiable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Reconveyance recording fee<\/td>\n Varies by county, but typically about $5\u2013$25 for the first page, with extra pages costing more<\/td>\n Customary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Loan reconveyance fee<\/td>\n $50\u2013$65<\/td>\n Customary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Property taxes<\/td>\n Average $2,275<\/a> per year (based on $125,800 median assessed value or 1.81%)<\/td>\n Customary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Mortgage payoff<\/td>\n Ask lender<\/td>\n Customary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Real estate attorney fees<\/td>\n $150 to over $400\/hour<\/a><\/td>\n Not necessary except in certain cases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n