Real Estate Resources: Who pays what at the Closing Table?


There are customary practices for who pays what.

The SELLER usually pays for the following:  

  • Documentary stamp taxes
  • Owner’s Title Insurance Policy
  • Title search charges 
  • Municipal Lien search 
  • Charges for FIRPTA 
  • HOA/Condominium Association estoppel fees
  • HOA Fee’s (Prorated = debit/credit)
  • Property taxes (Prorated = debit/credit)
  • Recording and other fees to cure title  
  • Seller’s Title Company Closing Transaction fee
  • Buyer’s Agent & Listing Agent Commission

The BUYER usually pays for the following: 

  • Taxes and recording fees on notes and mortgages 
  • Recording fees for deed and financing statements 
  • Owner’s Policy and Charges 
  • Survey 
  • Lender’s title policy and endorsements 
  • HOA/Condominium Association application/ transfer fees 
  • Loan expenses 
  • Appraisal fees 
  • Buyer’s inspections 
  • Buyer’s attorneys’ fees 
  • All property-related insurance 
  • Owner’s Policy Premium 

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