Buyer's Expected Closing Costs

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Closing Costs

There are a number of different costs associated with buying or selling real estate. Many of these costs are negotiable between the parties. In our area, some of these costs typically are paid by one party or the other. Below are some examples of these costs:

*Item*	*Approximate Cost*	*Party Responsible*
Homeowner’s Assn. Transfer Fees	$200-$450	Typically Seller, but is negotiable
Pest Inspection & Section 1 repairs	$175-$225 Inspection ?? - Repairs	Typically Seller, but is negotiable
Home Warranty	$300-$400	Typically Seller, but is negotiable
Natural Hazard Report	$100-$150	Typically Seller, but is negotiable
Brokerage Fees	6% of sales price	Seller
County Transfer Tax	$1.10 per $1000 of sales price	Typically Seller, but is negotiable
Misc. Fees to Title Co.	$200-$300	Seller
Title Insurance and Escrow Fees	$1500-$5000 Depends on Purchase Price	Typically Buyer, but is negotiable
New Loan Fees	Depends on Purchase Price and individual lender	Buyer
Recording Fees, Misc. Fees to Title Co.	$200-$300	Buyer
Property Taxes	Based on Assessed Value Approx. 1.25% of Home Value Annually	Prorated for actual time owned
HOA dues	Varies	Prorated for actual time owned
Smoke Detectors & Water Heater Strapping	$100-$150	Typically Seller, but is negotiable
Additional Inspections	Varies	Buyer