-FOR SELLERS-
Legal Fee
- Generally $750-$1,000, depending on the transaction
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$
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Real Estate Commission
- Depends on the terms of the listing agreement
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$ |
Realty Transfer Tax
Rate fixed to sale price of house Consult your attorney for possible exemptions
- NJ: $3.50 per 1,000 up to $150,000
$5.00 per 1,000 thereafter
- SR CITIZEN: $1.00 per $1,000
up to $150,000
$2.50 per 1,000 thereafter
- NEW CONSTR: $1.50 per 1,000 up to $150,000
$5.00 per 1,000 thereafter
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$ |
Mortgage Cancellation
Fee
- Usually required if mortgage is prepaid before original term
is reached. May be charges by lender and/or local government.
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$ |
Other Liens
- Must be removed form property before sale: includes local
government filing fees
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$ |
Tax Adjustment
- Usually a credit (sometimes a charge) to seller, to adjust
for taxes paid short-of or beyond the closing
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$ |
Water/Sewer Adjustments
- Same as other tax adjustments
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$ |
VA Loans
- Seller is responsible for points, repairs, certifications as
included in sale contract: and for fees required by lender
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$ |
Insect Damage Repairs
- As may be required following inspection
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$ |
Engineering Repairs
- As may be required following inspection
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$ |
Association Fees
- As may be required by Condo/Co-op Association
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$ |
Estimated Total |
$ |
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-FOR BUYERS-
Legal Fee
- Generally $750-$1,000, depending on the transaction
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$
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| Title
Search
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$
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Title
Insurance
- Varies usually $1,200-$1,500 for homes fr $250,000 -
$300,000
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$
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Recording
Fees
- Required by local County clerk about $40-$60 (per instrument
to be recorded)
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$
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Survey
- of property, if required, averages $300-$450
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$
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Homeowners
Insurance & (if applicable) Flood Insurance
- Typical one family house $300-500 per year
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$
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Private
Mortgage Insurance
- Usually required if mortgage is more than 80% of purchase
price. Average premium is 2 1/2% of the mortgage. 1% payable at closing
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$
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Lender's
Attorney Review Fee
- $100 - $500 average where applicable
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$
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Prepaid
Interest
- Paid to lender; covers interest on mortgage beginning from
day of closing to end of first month
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$
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Escrow
Fees
Paid to lender, covering approximately...
- 3 months real estate taxes
- 3 months fire/flood insurance
- 3 months PMI premium where applicable
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$
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Points
Paid to lender, usually 1-3 (1 "point" = 1% of mortgage). |
$
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| Application
Fee set by lender, $250-500 |
$
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| Credit
Report Fee $200-300 |
$
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.
Terminate/ Building Inspection |
$
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Fuel Adjustment for any fuel left behind by seller |
$
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Association Fees
- As may be required by Condo/Co-op Association
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$ |
Estimated Total |
$
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