Home Sale Calculator in Pennsylvania

Q: What is the real estate transfer tax in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania (PA) , the real estate property transfer tax rate is 1% of the home value.

Question 1

Who pays closing costs in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Both the parties i.e., the buyer and the seller have to pay their respective closing costs in Pennsylvania. Seller closing costs mainly include agent commissions, home inspection, and some other fees, all of which could sum up to 5%-10% of the property’s sale price.

The buyers have to pay their closing costs as well which are mostly mortgage-related and could sum up to 3%-4% of their loan amount.

Question 2

Do sellers pay closing costs in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Yes, sellers do pay closing costs in Pennsylvania. If you are a home seller in Pennsylvania then you can expect to pay anywhere between 5%-10% of your home’s sale price as of closing costs.

However, you can save thousands of dollars by listing your home on the Pennsylvania MLS with Houzeo’s Flat Fee MLS Pennsylvania packages.

Question 3

What is the real estate transfer tax in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

In Pennsylvania (PA), the real estate property transfer tax rate is 1% of the home value.

Question 4

What does the seller pay at closing in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

As a home seller in Pennsylvania, your closing costs will mainly include real estate agent commissions, outstanding amounts owed on the property, prorated property taxes, settlement fee, title search, municipal lien search, HOA estoppel, documentary stamps on the deed, title insurance, etc.

Question 5

How do you calculate the seller's closing costs in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

To calculate seller closing costs all you need to do is input the relevant details in Houzeo’s Closing Costs Calculator and you will have your estimated closing costs with just a few clicks.

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