Common seller costs in Texas
Real estate commissions (negotiable and set by your agreements). The owner's title insurance policy, which sellers customarily pay in much of Texas, though it's negotiable. Prorated property taxes — Texas property taxes are paid in arrears, so sellers typically credit the buyer for the part of the year they owned the home. Escrow and closing fees, HOA transfer and resale certificate fees, and sometimes a survey.
Texas has no state real estate transfer tax, which some movers from other states don't expect.
Costs that depend on the deal
Repairs after inspection, seller concessions toward the buyer's closing costs, and home warranty plans are all negotiated. Your mortgage payoff (including interest through the payoff date) comes out of your proceeds as well.
Estimate your number
Use the Seller Net Estimate for a rough range, then request a detailed net sheet based on your actual payoff and taxes. Shaune Corbett Group can help compare the proceeds under different selling options before you choose one.
Common questions
+Do sellers pay for title insurance in Texas?
By custom the seller often pays for the owner's title policy in much of Texas, but it is negotiable in the contract.
+Does Texas have a transfer tax?
No. Texas does not have a state real estate transfer tax.
Talk it through
Before you choose a price, a repair budget, or an offer, let's compare your selling options.
A call with Shaune is a practical conversation about your home:
- Where your price is likely to land, based on recent nearby sales
- Which preparation is worth considering — and what to skip
- How different offers and selling options trade off
- How your sale timing fits your next move
No form required — call with a question.
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