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SELLERS' CHARGES |
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Pro-ration of real estate taxes |
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Pro-ration of real estate taxes |
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New fire insurance policy |
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All delinquent taxes |
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Loan fees |
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Document transfer tax (county)* |
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Recording fees |
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Drawing and notary fees |
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Notary fees |
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Real estate commission |
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Drawing fees |
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Recording fees |
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Title insurance and escrow fees |
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Prepaid rents and rental deposits |
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Termite report (negotiable with seller) |
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Payment of judgments, tax liens |
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Property inspection fee (negotiable with seller) |
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Termite repair work |
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Pre-payment penalties on loans |
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Rule of thumb: Buyers' closing costs range 2-3% of sales price (range is due to loan fees variable). |
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Reconveyance fee |
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Soils report (JCP report) |
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Environmental hazards report (E-Risk) |
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*Documentary transfer tax (county) is $1.10 per $1000 valuation based on the sales price if new financing is obtained, or based on the seller's equity in the event buyer assumes the existing financing.
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Check with your escrow officer for additional costs that may be unique to your city.
In San Mateo County, some of the fees listed above are customarily paid by the buyer or seller. All fees charged are governed by the terms of the sales contract and other written instructions from buyer and seller.