In California, selling a house costs an average of 4.8-11.0% of the final sale price. The typical home seller pays roughly $28k-65k in realtor commission, closing costs, and other related expenses.
To calculate this estimate, we polled California realtors about local real estate commission costs. Then we collected closing cost data from multiple title companies in the state. Read on for a detailed guide of what costs you’ll pay when you sell a house in California.
Table of Contents
- Average Cost to Sell a Home in California
- Preparing to Sell
- Real Estate Commission
- Seller Closing Costs
- Home Selling Costs in California By City
Average Cost to Sell a Home in California
We did the math, and we found the average cost to sell a house in California is 4.8-11.0% of the sale price. This estimate includes the expenses most home sellers pay, such as:
- Home updates, staging, and repairs
- Real estate commission
- Closing costs
NOTE: To calculate how much money you’ll make when you sell your house, you need to deduct the remaining balance on your home loan. This is known as the “mortgage payoff.” Whatever is left after paying off your mortgage and subtracting your home selling costs is called your “net proceeds” from the sale.
The average California home seller pays around $28k-65k in sale-related expenses. We’ve split them into three main categories:
| Costs | % of sale price |
| Realtor commission | 4.7-5.5% |
| Seller closing costs | 0.1-5.5% |
| Home preparation expenses | Varies* |
*Home preparation costs depend on factors like a home’s age, size, and condition. Local housing market dynamics also play a role. Talk to a real estate agent for an accurate estimate for your situation.
In a typical home sale, you won’t pay realtor commission or closing costs until the transaction is complete. Home preparation expenses are the only costs you’ll pay out of pocket.
Preparing to Sell in California
Getting a house ready to sell costs around $6k-8k in California, according to a 2019 Zillow report.
| City | Home prep cost |
| Sacramento | $7,840 |
| San Jose | $7,755 |
| San Francisco | $7,620 |
| San Diego | $6,270 |
| Riverside | $6,245 |
| Los Angeles | $6,180 |
This estimate includes common out-of-pocket expenses like:
- House painting
- Full-service lawn care
- House cleaning and staging
- Local moving costs
What you’ll actually spend on home preparation depends on its age, size, and condition. Some houses need more TLC than others. But most sellers spruce up their homes before they put them on the market. So, you should prepare to face some upfront expenses when you sell your home.
We recommend that you talk to a real estate agent for tips on what projects will maximize your home’s value.
Is It Worth Upgrading Your Home Before You Sell?
While it’s a good idea to invest in home preparation, splurging on expensive home upgrades doesn’t always pay off. Many common improvements fail to increase a property’s value enough to off-set the seller’s out-of-pocket costs.
According to a 2020 report, only two upgrades in the Los Angeles area provide the average homeowner a positive return on investment (ROI):
| Highest value home upgrades (cost) | Return on investment (ROI) |
| Manufactured Stone Veneer ($9,699) | 120.2% |
| Garage Door Replacement ($3,956) | 106.6% |
| Minor Kitchen Remodel – Midrange ($26,993) | 95.1% |
| Entry Door Replacement – Steel ($2,119) | 91.2% |
| Deck Addition – Composite ($23,911) | 84.4% |
Source: Remodeling 2020 Cost vs. Value Report
Before you invest in expensive home upgrades, you should consult with a realtor with experience selling your local market. They can help you decide whether any improvements make sense in your situation.
What Should I Fix Before I Sell My Home?
If you’re aware of any major problems with your house, it’s wise to fix them before you list the property for sale.
It’s difficult to sell a house when major systems like the roof, plumbing, and foundation need repairs. Most buyers desire a turnkey home — not a fixer-upper. Fixing obvious problems makes it easier to attract buyers, which could lead to better offers and help you negotiate a higher sale price.
NOTE: In California, home sellers have a legal obligation to give buyers a written Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) that describes the property and highlights any known defects. The standard purchase contract template most CA realtors use obligates sellers to produce this disclosure within seven days of accepting an offer.
If you don’t complete important repairs up front, there’s a greater risk that a potential sale will fall through. The buyer will eventually discover the defects, either through the written disclosure or the inspection process. They may walk away from the deal if you won’t fix the damage before closing or make other concessions.
Sellers who can’t afford to make repairs — or just want to avoid the hassle — can consider selling their house as-is. But selling as-is signals that the home needs work. This greatly diminishes the pool of interested buyers, making it a lot harder to sell the home at market value.
Real Estate Commission in California
The average real estate commission rate in California is 4.7-5.5% of the final sale price, according to our poll of local realtors. That translates to $28k-65k for the average California home, which is valued at $587k.
Of course, California home values vary quite a bit across the state. Here’s the average cost of commission for houses at other price levels:
| Sale price | Realtor commission cost |
| $250,000 | $11,750-13,750 |
| $500,000 | $23,500-27,500 |
| $750,000 | $35,250-41,250 |
| $1,000,000 | $47,000-55,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $70,500-82,500 |
Realtor commission is typically the largest home-selling expense you can expect to face. It’s also one of the areas where you have the biggest opportunity to cut costs.
Possible ways to save on commission include using a discount broker or a flat-fee listing service — or even listing your home for sale by owner. However, the best option for many sellers is to negotiate a lower commission rate with a full-service realtor.
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Seller Closing Costs in California
In California, home sellers pay an average of 0.1-5.5% of the property’s sale price in “closing costs” at the completion of the sale. This category includes the variety of fees, taxes, and other expenses involved with transferring the home’s ownership to the buyer.
The seller and buyer generally each pay a portion of the total closing costs. Who pays what often depends on local customs, and conventions vary quite a bit in different parts of California. But no matter where you’re selling, closing cost responsibilities are 100% negotiable.
The following chart shows what closings costs sellers usually pay in each California county. Read on to learn more about each of these fees, along with what they generally cost.
Title Insurance: Up to ~0.5%
In some California counties, it’s customary for sellers to purchase the owner’s title insurance policy or split the cost with the buyer. This insurance protects the new owner if another person later makes a claim against the property’s title that predates the sale.
Title insurance usually costs 0.25-0.5% of the sale price, but actual fees vary between underwriters.
Home loan providers typically require a separate title insurance policy that protects the lender’s interest in the property. Lender’s title insurance is almost always the buyer’s responsibility. But, as with all closing costs, this is negotiable.
Documentary Transfer Taxes: 0.11% to 3.0%
Sellers are ordinarily responsible for at least half of the “documentary transfer taxes.” Local governments in California impose these taxes when a property’s title changes hands.
The seller usually pays the entire county transfer tax. The county transfer tax rate is set at 0.11% by the state legislature and is uniform throughout the state.
Many cities impose additional transfer taxes. Local tax rates range from 0.22-3.0% and sometimes vary based on the price of the home. Depending on local conventions, the seller either pays the entirety of the city transfer tax or splits it with the buyer.
| City | Tax rate(s) | Who pays |
| Alameda | 1.20% | Buyer/seller split |
| Albany | 1.15% | Buyer/seller split |
| Berkeley | $1.5m or less: 1.5% Above $1.5m: 2.5% | Buyer/seller split |
| Culver City | 0.45% | Seller |
| El Cerrito | 1.20% | Buyer/seller split |
| Emeryville | 1.20% | Buyer/seller split |
| Hayward | 0.85% | Buyer/seller split |
| Hillsborough | 0.03% | Buyer/seller split |
| Los Angeles | 0.45% | Seller |
| Mountain View | 0.33% | Buyer/seller split |
| Oakland | 300k or less: 1% $2m or less: 1.5% $5m or less: 1.75% Above $5m: 2.5% | Buyer/seller split |
| Palo Alto | 0.33% | Buyer/seller split |
| Petaluma | 0.20% | Seller |
| Piedmont | 1.30% | Buyer/seller split |
| Pomona | 0.22% | Seller |
| Redondo Beach | 0.22% | Seller |
| Richmond | Below $1m: 0.7% Below $3m: 1.2% Below $10m: 2.5% $10m or above: 3% | Buyer/seller split |
| Riverside | 0.22% | Seller |
| Sacramento | 0.275% | Buyer/seller split |
| San Francisco* | $250k or less: 0.5% Below $1m: 0.68% Below $5m: 0.75% Below $10m: 2.25% Below $25m: 2.75% $25m or above: 3% | Seller |
| San Jose** | Below $2m: 0.33% $5m or less: 1.08% $10m or less: 1.33% Above $10m: 1.88% | Buyer/seller split |
| San Leandro | 0.60% | Buyer/seller split |
| San Mateo | 0.50% | Buyer/seller split |
| San Rafael | 0.20% | Seller |
| Santa Monica | 0.30% | Seller |
| Santa Rosa | 0.20% | Seller |
| Vallejo | 0.33% | Seller |
*San Francisco’s city transfer tax includes the 0.11% county tax rate.
**San Jose’s city transfer tax rate is 0.33% for all homes. Properties valued at $2m or greater are subject to a second tax, whose rates range from 0.75-1.5%.
Sources: First American Title / Old Republic Title
Escrow Fees: $0-1,750+
Regional customs often dictate who’s responsible for the escrow fees. These charges cover the cost of hiring a title company to manage the logistics of the sale.
In most counties, the seller and buyer split the escrow fees. But there are some localities where either the buyer or seller pays the entire bill.
Seller Concessions: Varies
Home sellers must also factor in the cost of “seller concessions,” which includes anything they agreed to give the buyer when negotiating the purchase contract.
The most common seller concessions include:
- Leaving the buyer appliances or other personal items
- Lowering the sales price
- Paying some or all of the buyer’s closing costs
- Purchasing a home warranty for the buyer
According to Zillow, 81% of sellers make at least one concession. However, concessions are entirely negotiable.
What concessions you make and how much they cost will depend on your local market. Talking to a realtor is the best way to obtain an accurate estimate of what you should expect to pay.
Who Pays Closing Costs in Each California County
Note: in all areas of the state, the seller usually pays the country transfer tax.
| County | Escrow Fee | Owner’s Title Insurance |
| Alameda | Buyer | Buyer |
| Alpine | Buyer/seller split | Buyer |
| Amador | Buyer/seller split | Buyer |
| Butte | Buyer/seller split | Buyer/seller split |
| Calaveras | Buyer/seller split | Buyer/seller split |
| Colusa | Buyer/seller split | Buyer/seller split |
| Contra Costa | Buyer | Buyer |
| Del Norte | Buyer/seller split | Buyer/seller split |
| El Dorado | Buyer/seller split | Buyer/seller split |
| Fresno | Buyer/seller split | Seller |
| Glenn | Buyer/seller split | Buyer/seller split |
| Humboldt | Buyer/seller split | Seller |
| Imperial | Buyer/seller split | Buyer/seller split |
| Inyo | Buyer/seller split | Seller |
| Kern | Buyer/seller split | Ridgecrest: buyer/seller split Others: seller |
| Kings | Buyer/seller split | Seller |
| Lake | Buyer | Buyer |
| Lassen | Buyer/seller split | Buyer/seller split |
| Los Angeles | Buyer/seller split | Seller |
| Madera | Buyer/seller split | Buyer/seller split |
| Marin | Buyer | Buyer |
| Mariposa | Buyer/seller split | Buyer/seller split |
| Mendocino | Buyer | Buyer |
| Merced | Buyer/seller split | Buyer/seller split |
| Modoc | Buyer/seller split | Seller |
| Mono | Buyer/seller split | Seller |
| Monterey | Buyer/seller split | Seller |
| Napa | Buyer | Buyer |
| Nevada | Buyer/seller split | Buyer/seller split |
| Orange | Buyer/seller split | Seller |
| Placer | Buyer/seller split | Buyer/seller split |
| Plumas | Buyer/seller split | Seller |
| Riverside | Buyer/seller split | Seller |
| Sacramento | Seller | Seller |
| San Benito | Seller | Seller |
| San Bernardino | Buyer/seller split | Seller |
| San Diego | Buyer/seller split | Seller |
| San Francisco | Buyer | Buyer |
| San Joaquin | Buyer/seller split | Buyer/seller split |
| San Luis Obispo | Buyer/seller split | Seller |
| San Mateo | Buyer | Buyer |
| Santa Barbara | Buyer/seller split | Seller |
| Santa Clara | Seller | Seller |
| Santa Cruz | Buyer/seller split | Buyer/seller split |
| Shasta | Buyer/seller split | Buyer/seller split |
| Sierra | Buyer/seller split | Buyer/seller split |
| Siskiyou | Buyer/seller split | Buyer/seller split |
| Solano | Buyer | Buyer |
| Sonoma | Buyer | Buyer |
| Stanislaus | Buyer/seller split | Seller |
| Sutter | Buyer/seller split | Seller |
| Tehama | Buyer/seller split | Buyer/seller split |
| Trinity | Buyer/seller split | Buyer/seller split |
| Tulare | Buyer/seller split | Seller |
| Tuolumne | Buyer/seller split | Buyer/seller split |
| Ventura | Buyer/seller split | Seller |
| Yolo | Davis: buyer Others: seller | Davis: buyer Others: seller |
| Yuba | Buyer/seller split | Seller |
Sources: First American Title / Old Republic Title
Average Home Selling Costs in California by City
In California, home selling costs vary quite a bit from city to city. We found that the biggest differences stem from closing cost responsibilities and realtor commission rates.
Below, we’ve compiled estimates of home selling costs in the six largest cities in California
Cost to Sell a House in Los Angeles, CA
- Median home value: $768k
- Average real estate commission in Los Angeles: 4.9-5.9%
- Seller closing costs: 0.8-3.1%
- Typical Los Angeles home sellers can expect to pay around $44k-69k to sell their home
Los Angeles home sellers generally pay around 5.7-9.0% of the sale price in transaction-related costs. That adds up to $44k-69k, based on the current median home value of $768k.
Realtor fees in Los Angeles are higher than the state average. So, if you’re selling in this part of California, it’s a good idea to try to find ways to save on real estate commission.
Cost to Sell a House in San Diego, CA
- Median home value: $675k
- Average real estate commission in San Diego: 4.6-5.4%
- Seller closing costs: 0.4-2.6%
- Typical San Diego home sellers can expect to pay around $34k-54k to sell their home
Selling a house in San Diego costs an average of 5.0-8.0%. Local real estate commission rates are slightly less than the state average, according to our survey of California realtors.
Cost to Sell a House in San Jose, CA
- Median home value: $1m
- Average real estate commission in San Jose: 4.4-5.2%
- Seller closing costs: 0.6-3.5%
- Typical San Jose home sellers can expect to pay around $52k-91k to sell their home
In San Jose, it costs an average of 5.0-8.7% to sell a house. Sellers should note that the city has a progressive transfer tax system, so it taxes more valuable homes at higher percentages.
Cost to Sell a House in San Francisco, CA
- Median home value: $1.4m
- Average real estate commission in San Francisco: 4.5-5.3%
- Seller closing costs: 0.5-5.0%
- Typical San Francisco home sellers can expect to pay around $70k-145k to sell their home
San Francisco home selling costs range from 5.0-10.3%. The Bay Area is the most expensive housing market in the United States, so selling a pricier home could easily translate into a six-figure expense.
Realtor commission rates are moderately lower than the state average. This is likely because commission percentages generally go down as home values increase.
However, San Francisco also has relatively expensive transfer taxes. Rates start at 0.5% and range as high as 3.0% for homes worth $25m or more.
Cost to Sell a House in Fresno, CA
- Median home value: $272k
- Average real estate commission in Fresno: 4.7-5.5%*
- Seller closing costs: 0.4-2.6%
- Typical Fresno home sellers can expect to pay around $14k-22k to sell their home
*Due to insufficient data, real estate commission rates in Fresno, CA are inferred from the statewide average.
Fresno home sellers typically pay 5.1-8.1% in sale-related expenses. That translates into approximately $14k-22k for the average transaction.
Cost to Sell a House in Sacramento, CA
- Median home value: $370k
- Average real estate commission in Sacramento: 4.5-5.3%
- Seller closing costs: 0.5-2.7%
- Typical Sacramento home sellers can expect to pay around $19k-30k to sell their home
Selling a house in Sacramento costs an average of 5.0-8.0% of the home’s final sale price. Local commission rates are slightly less than the state average, even though home values are lower than in other major California metros.
Methodology
Home selling prices provided are meant to give prospective home sellers a ballpark figure of their costs. We utilized the following datasets to provide the analysis in this article:
- Home values – Zillow Home Value data collected in November 2020.
- Realtor commission – From our survey of 49 California real estate agents.
- Seller closing costs – From our dataset of hundreds of pricing quotes from major title companies in California.
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Cost to Sell a House in Texas: Seller Closing Costs and More
According to our research, selling a house in Texas costs 6.1-8.9% of the property’s final sale price.
We polled real estate agents and compiled data from title companies across the state to give you the most accurate information on how much it costs to sell a home in Texas. Below, we give an overview of everything you need to know about home selling costs, as well as stats for the five largest cities in the state.
Table of Contents
- Average Cost to Sell a Home
- Preparing to Sell
- Real Estate Commission
- Seller Closing Costs
- Home Selling Costs in Texas By City
Average Cost to Sell a Home in Texas
The average cost to sell a home in Texas is around 6.1-8.9% of the sale price. This figure takes into account the most common costs that home sellers incur, such as repairs, realtor commission, and closing costs.
NOTE: To get an accurate estimate of what you’ll earn from your home sale you’ll need to factor in mortgage payoff, which is the amount you owe on your home loan at the time of your sale. Subtracting mortgage payoff and home selling costs will give you the net proceeds from your home sale.
For a typical home in Texas valued at $223k, this translates to around $14k-20k in costs for the seller. Below, we’ve broken down the majors costs for home sellers in Texas:
| Costs | % of sale price |
| Realtor commission | 5.2-6.0% |
| Seller closing costs | 0.9-2.9% |
| Preparing to sell | Varies* |
* Home preparation costs can vary greatly depending on your home and it’s condition: some will need major repairs before being listed, while others are better off being sold as is.
Preparing to Sell in Texas
The cost to prepare your home for the market depends on its condition. If it’s relatively new and in excellent shape, it could cost you nothing. Other home sellers may have to spend considerable time and money getting their home ready to list.
One report from Zillow found the cost to prepare a home in Houston to be $5,135. This estimate included the cost of exterior and interior painting, home staging, local moving costs, full-service lawn care, and carpet and house cleaning.
Spending at least some time or money towards getting their home looking as good as possible before listing is well worth it for most home sellers.
Is it Worth Upgrading Your Home Before You Sell?
It may not be worth it for you to invest money in upgrading your home before you sell. There’s a chance that any upgrades you make aren’t worth their cost; the value added to your home might be less than what you spend on repairs or upgrades.
According to a 2020 report from Remodeling.com, even the upgrades that add the most value to homes in Texas fall short of recouping their out-of-pocket cost when you sell:
| Highest value home upgrades (cost) | Return on investment (ROI) |
| Manufactured Stone Veneer ($8,851) | 91.1% |
| Siding Replacement – Fiber-Cement ($14,961) | 77.1% |
| Minor Kitchen Remodel – Midrange ($21,707) | 76.4% |
| Garage Door Replacement ($3,598) | 73.3% |
| Entry Door Replacement – Steel ($1,767) | 72.8% |
Source: Remodeling 2020 Cost vs. Value Report
Before you spend a ton of time or money on big home improvement projects, it’s best to talk to a real estate agent. They’ll be able to tell you which projects are worth it for your local real estate market.
What Should I Fix Before I Sell My Home?
It’s often worth fixing any major issues that are likely to cause your home sale to fall through. This could include repairs with your home’s roof, electrical system, plumbing, or foundation.
Selling a home that isn’t in need of major repairs will often greatly increase the number of interested buyers — which could lead to a faster sale and possibly a higher sale price.
NOTE: In Texas, home sellers are required to produce a seller’s disclosure notice, which is a form where you are required to report anything that might be wrong with your home. Your buyer could sue you for damages if you fail to disclose (or you intentionally conceal) any issues with your home — so be sure to report all defects or make repairs prior to selling your home.
Any unresolved issues with your home may cost you anyway. Potential buyers will learn about issues with the home — either through the seller’s disclosure or the inspection process — and may request that you make repairs prior to closing. It’s also common for buyers to negotiate credit towards their closing costs to address home issues discovered during the inspection.
If you don’t want to handle performing major repairs — or you don’t have the funds — the other option is to sell your home as-is. In this case, the price would reflect the issues with your home, and you’d indicate to potential buyers that you won’t handle repairs.
Real Estate Commission in Texas
The average real estate commission in Texas is 5.2-6.0%, according to our poll of real estate agents in the state. However, real estate commission is negotiable, and you may be able to get lower rates.
Realtor commission is usually the single largest cost for home sellers; for a typical Texas home at a price of $223k, realtor commission would cost around $12k-13k. Below, we’ve broken down how much realtor fees cost in Texas by sale price:
| Sale price | Realtor commission cost |
| $100,000 | $5,200-6,000 |
| $200,000 | $10,400-12,000 |
| $300,000 | $15,600-18,000 |
| $400,000 | $20,800-24,000 |
If you’re looking to save on commission, you should know that there are a number of alternatives that homesellers could use to keep more of their equity when they sell, including discount brokers and flat-fee listing services. Alternatively, homeowners looking to cut listing agents out of the picture entirely could sell their home for sale by owner; however, this might not be a good option if you are new to real estate.
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Seller Closing Costs in Texas
In Texas, home sellers can expect to pay 0.9-2.9% in closing costs when they sell their home.
Closing costs refer to the assortment of fees and taxes that are charged when a home sale is finalized. Typically, both buyers and sellers have closing costs they must cover, but who pays what is negotiable.
Below, we detail the most important closing costs to be aware of when selling a home in Texas.
Title Insurance: 0.6%
Texas home sellers should expect to pay around 0.6% of their home’s sale price for title insurance — around $1,500 for a typical Texas home.
This rate only encompasses the cost of the owner’s title insurance policy, which home sellers in Texas are typically expected to pay. The buyer typically covers the cost of the lender’s policy.
In Texas, title insurance rates will be the same regardless of which title insurance company issues the policy, so you don’t need to shop around to get the lowest possible premiums. Texas is one of a handful of states where these premiums are set by the state’s department of insurance.
Title Service Fees: $442-783
Title service fees are charged by whoever conducts your closing — usually a title or escrow company — for their services. This charge is typically split between the buyer and the seller.
Unlike title insurance premiums, these costs don’t depend on the sale price of your home; they’ll typically be about the same price for a $200k home as they are for a $400k home.
Recording Fees: <$50
Home sellers in Texas should expect to pay less than $50 in recording fees, which is an expense charged by the government for officially recording the sale.
Recording fees are charged at the county level in the state of Texas (be sure to lookup the recording fees in your county). They are calculated based on the number of pages in the home’s deed:
- $11-30 for the first page of the document
- $3-4 for each additional page
Seller Concessions: Varies
There’s an additional category of possible closing costs that sellers face that can be referred to as “seller concessions.” These include anything the buyer negotiated for or the seller has granted to their buyer to push the deal through.
Seller concessions costs can vary, but they often range from 2-3% of the home’s sale price. Common examples of seller concessions include credits towards their buyer’s closing costs and home warranty policies.
It’s tricky to try and account for seller concessions because they are often negotiated throughout the process. However — as a general rule — the less leverage you have as a buyer, the more likely you are to offer seller concessions to close the deal. So if your home is having trouble generating interest from buyers, or if the real estate market in your area is on the cold side, you’ll likely have to grant some concessions.
Average Home Selling Costs in Texas By City
In Texas, insurance costs, title fees, taxes, and other similar costs shouldn’t vary too much from city to city. The biggest difference in cost between cities lies in the realtor commission percentage the seller must pay.
Below, we’ve provided an overview of the homeselling costs for the five largest metropolitan areas in Texas, factoring in average commission fees.
Cost to Sell a House in Houston
- Median home value: $197k
- Average real estate commission in Houston: 5.0-5.8%
- Seller closing costs: 0.9-2.9% (same as the Texas average)
- Typical Houston homesellers can expect to pay around $12k-17k to sell their home
According to our research, Houston residents pay 5.9-8.7% of the property’s sale price when selling their home. This estimate includes the typical expense of realtor commissions and seller closing costs.
Note that Houston home sellers are required to disclose any damage to their home caused by flooding or if they are located in a flood plain.
Cost to Sell a House in San Antonio
- Median home value: $198k
- Average real estate commission in San Antonio: 5.4-6.2%
- Seller closing costs: 0.9-2.9% (same as the Texas average)
- Typical San Antonio homesellers can expect to pay around $12k-18k to sell their home
Selling a home in San Antonio costs 6.3-9.1% of the home’s sale price, according to our analysis. This is slightly higher than what we found to be typical in Texas, due to the slightly higher average real estate commission rates in the city.
Cost to Sell a House in Dallas
- Median home value: $238k
- Average real estate commission in Dallas: 5.3-6.1%
- Seller closing costs: 0.9-2.9% (same as the Texas average)
- Typical Dallas homesellers can expect to pay around $15k-21k to sell their home
The cost of selling a home in Dallas is very similar to what we found to be typical in Texas, with our estimate coming to 6.2-9.0%.
Some good news for Dallas home sellers: home preparation costs may be lower than for residents of other Texas cities. Zillow’s report on home selling costs estimated the cost of professional home preparation services to be about 7% cheaper in Dallas than in Houston, with rates of $4,770 compared to $5,135.
Cost to Sell a House in Austin, TX
- Median home value: $427k
- Average real estate commission in Austin: 5.1%-5.9%
- Seller closing costs: 0.9-2.9% (same as the Texas average)
- Typical Austin, TX homesellers can expect to pay around $26k-38k to sell their home
High home values will likely have Austin, TX home sellers paying more in total home-selling costs. However, as a percentage of their home’s sale price these home sellers are actually paying slightly less than the typical Texan, with cost-to-sell ranges of 6.0-8.8% and 6.2-9.0% respectively.
Cost to Sell a House in McAllen, TX
- Median home value: $151k
- Average real estate commission in McAllen: 5.2-6.0%*
- Seller closing costs: 0.9%-2.9% (same as the Texas average)
- Typical McAllen homesellers can expect to pay around $9k-13k to sell their home
*Due to insufficient data, real estate commission rates in McAllen, TX are inferred from the statewide average.
Selling a home in McAllen, TX costs around 6.1-8.9% of the property’s sale price, according to the data we compiled.
Methodology
Home selling prices provided are meant to give prospective home sellers a ballpark figure of their costs. We utilized the following datasets to provide the analysis in this article:
- Home values – Zillow Home Value data collected in October 2020.
- Realtor commission – From our survey of 41 Texas real estate agents.
- Seller closing costs – From our dataset of hundreds of pricing quotes from major title companies in Texas.
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