Home Sale Cost Breakdown: What Sellers Pay vs. What Buyers Pay

In this video, we break down home sale costs in a clear and simple way, including commission (or compensation), inspections, and closing costs, so you can better understand what typically belongs to the buyer and what usually falls on the seller.

Sellers hire their listing agent and agree on listing compensation, which is fully negotiable. Buyers, on the other hand, sign agreements with their agents that outline compensation expectations.

Buyer costs commonly include inspections, appraisal, title insurance, homeowners insurance, escrow fees, and lender-related costs. Seller costs often include listing compensation, title costs, escrow fees, transfer taxes, liens, cleaning, and mortgage payoffs.

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