Wonder what a Buyer or Seller is responsible for during closing? Seattle Real Estate – Housing for sale – Seattle Escrow-http://www.ThachRealEstateGroup.com

by thachnguyen on July 25, 2011

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The table below shows the typical fees paid by a buyer and seller in a real estate transaction.  If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us 206-334-8773!

Seller is responsible for… Buyer is responsible for…
Owner’s title insurance policy* Lender’s title insurance policy*
1/2 escrow fee* 1/2 escrow fee*
Excise tax* Recording fees
Real estate commissions* Surveys
Utility payoffs 1st year fire insurance
Loan balances 1st year flood insurance (if applicable)
Doc prep fees – power of attorney, etc. Doc prep fees – quit claim deed, etc.
Misc. fees (wire, courier, signing fees) Misc. fees (wire, courier, signing fees)
Pro-rated property taxes Pro-rated property taxes
Home warranty (depends on contract) Home warranty (depends on contract)
Homeowner’s association fees: Homowner’s association fees:
     Pro-rated association dues      Pro-rated association dues
     Resale certificate / misc fees      Transfer fee / capital contribution
FHA/VA financing, other fees may apply Property inspection
  Pest inspection
  Lender fees including:
       Appraisal
       Credit report
       Loan origination fee*
       Loan interest*
       Private mortgage insurance*

*Fees determined by sales price and/or loan amount.

Payment of fees above can be negotiated within contract.

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