Title Expenses

SELLER EXPENSES

  • Doc stamps on deed $.70 per $100 based on sales price
  • Real estate commission
  • Owners title insurance policy
  • Payoff existing mortgage(s)
  • Process satisfaction of mortgage
  • Courier fee (if applicable)
  • Taxes prorated to date of closing
  • Home warranty (if applicable)
  • Closing, Search and Exam Fees
  • Document Retrieval/Storage
 
 

BUYER EXPENSES

  • Recording fees for deed $10.00 first page; $8.50 each additional page
  • Doc stamps on mortgage $.35 per $100 based on mortgage amount
  • Intangible tax on mortgage $.20 per $100 based on mortgage amount
  • Simultaneous issue mortgagee title insurance
  • Endorsement charges
  • Homeowners association dues and transfer fee (if applicable)
  • Condominium approval fee and dues (if applicable)
  • Survey
  • Termite inspection
  • 1st year homeowners insurance and flood insurance (if applicable)
  • Prepaid interest - day of closing through end of month
  • Appraisal fee
  • Tax service fee
  • Underwriting fee
  • Document preparation fee
  • Assignment of mortgage
  • Flood certification fee
  • Closing Fee
  • Document Retrieval/Storage