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\n <\/div>\n \n Connect with a Top Agent to Help Maximize Value<\/h3>\n
Even rockstar agents can’t make your tax liability disappear, but HomeLight data shows that the top 5% of agents across the U.S. help clients sell their home for as much as 10% more than the average real estate agent, helping offset the tax bill.<\/p>\n \n
\u200b\u200bEditor\u2019s note: This post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Links and mentions of Nebraska area tax services or attorneys should not be considered endorsements.<\/em><\/p>\n Real estate transfer taxes are imposed by state or local governments when property ownership is transferred from one person to another. As defined by the Federal Trade Commission<\/a>, these taxes are due when the property title\u2014the document confirming your legal ownership\u2014is officially passed to a new owner. This can be triggered by sales, inheritance, or even gifting of property.<\/p>\n The amount you pay in transfer taxes can vary greatly depending on the location of the property. This is because different states, counties, and cities can set their rates and rules for these taxes.<\/p>\nWhat are transfer taxes?<\/h2>\n