{"id":42174,"date":"2024-03-22T16:58:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T23:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=42174"},"modified":"2024-03-22T16:58:56","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T23:58:56","slug":"who-pays-closing-costs-when-selling-a-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/who-pays-closing-costs-when-selling-a-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Pays Closing Costs When Selling a House?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you bought your home, you probably remember paying closing costs beyond the purchase price. It was likely part of your buying budget, and you may have had to skimp and stretch to make ends meet. But you made it happen. Now you\u2019re preparing to sell, and a common question for first-time sellers is, \u201cWho pays closing costs when selling a house?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This guide will help clear up confusion about seller closing costs; how much they might cost you, and who pays for what. We\u2019ll also share tips to potentially reduce these expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"geo-cta widget-cta widget-cta--content     widget-cta--dark widget-cta--dark-blue-gradient\">\n    <div class=\"widget-element--content\">\n        <div class=\"widget-element--content-header\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"homelight logo\" class=\"widget-element--logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/ccprototypev5\/images\/logo-small-cta.png\" width=\"106\" height=\"25\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n        \n                <h3 class=\"cta-headline widget--bold\">The Top 5% of Agents Sell Homes for Up to 10% More<\/h3>\n                        <p>HomeLight analyzes over 27 million transactions and thousands of reviews to determine which agent is best for you based on your needs. Connect with your top agent matches today at no cost.<\/p>\n        \n                <div class=\"widget-element--buttons\">\n            <a data-type=\"In Content CTA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/find-agent\/quiz\/seller?#\/qaas=0\/\" class=\"cta-click-track widget-element--button\">Get Started<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"section--1\" data-toc-header=\"Who pays closing costs when selling a house?\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div>\n<h2>Who pays closing costs when selling a house?<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to closing costs, both sellers and buyers have their own sets to cover. Generally, the seller is responsible for a larger portion of these costs, which can include various fees and charges related to the sale of the home.<\/p>\n<p>However, the exact distribution of these costs can vary by location, negotiation, and the specific terms of the sale agreement. In the next few sections, we\u2019ll break down what you can expect.<\/p>\n<div id=\"section--2\" data-toc-header=\"How much are seller closing costs?\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div>\n<h2>How much are seller closing costs?<\/h2>\n<p>For sellers, closing costs typically range from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/sellers-net-sheet\/\">6% to 10%<\/a> of the home&#8217;s selling price. This percentage encompasses a variety of fees, including agent commissions, which represent a significant portion of the costs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sellers and buyers both pay closing costs when selling a house. But some costs are negotiable, and some fees may be changing. 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