{"id":225066,"date":"2026-02-25T05:11:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T10:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/?p=225066"},"modified":"2026-02-25T05:11:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T10:11:27","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-a-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-a-house\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House in 2023?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><strong>\u270f\ufe0f<\/strong> <strong>Editor&#8217;s Note: <\/strong>Realtor Associations, agents, and MLS&#8217; have started implementing changes related to the NAR&#8217;s $418 million settlement. While home-sellers will likely save thousands in commission, compliance and litigation risks have significantly increased for sellers throughout the nation. <strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/nar-settlement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn how NAR&#8217;s settlement affects home sellers<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-28\">8% to 10% of the sale price is how much it costs to sell a house. This includes agent commissions and <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-are-closing-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">closing costs<\/a>. Add home staging and concessions, and this price shoots up to 12% to 15% of the sale price. That&#8217;s almost $51,000 on a <a   href=\"https:\/\/fred.stlouisfed.org\/series\/MSPUS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">$431,000<\/a> home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, every home sale is different, and so are the costs. It depends on your house, its location, and the area-specific factors. However, 50 grand is a steep price to pay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can lower the home-selling costs with Houzeo&#8217;s flat fee packages. You save thousands of dollars by avoiding the 3% listing agent commission. <\/p>\n\n\n\t<div style=\"display: block ;\" class=\"home-page-quick-listing-wrapper  content-ql-new-ui \" main-title=\"List With Houzeo and Keep Your Money in Your Pocket!\" list-title=\"List on Local MLS\" list-item-1=\"Save thousands in commissions\" list-item-2=\"100% online platform\" list-item-3=\"5-star customer service\" ql-button=\"\" minimize=\"\" sidebar=\"\" contact-title=\"\" contact-content=\"\" siteurl_qlb=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\" cash-ql=\"false\"><\/div>\n\t<script>\t\t\n\n\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function () {\n\t\t\tconst isMobile = window.screen.width <= 768;\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ Global flags to prevent multiple loads\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = window.quickListingCssLoaded || false;\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoaded = window.quickListingJsLoaded || false;\n\n\t\t\tconst cssURL = 'https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/css\/quick-listing-block-v3.css?v=9.8';\n\t\t\tconst jsURL  = 'https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/js\/quick-listing-block-v3.js?v=9.8';\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ \u2705 Load CSS immediately on mobile only\n\t\t\tif (isMobile && !window.quickListingCssLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = true;\n\t\t\t\tloadCSS(cssURL);\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ \u2705 Define JS loader (and CSS for desktop)\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoadfn = function () {\n\t\t\t\tif (!window.quickListingJsLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoaded = true;\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ On desktop: load CSS here (lazy), since it wasn't loaded initially\n\t\t\t\t\tif (!isMobile && !window.quickListingCssLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = true;\n\t\t\t\t\t\tloadCSS(cssURL);\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(jsURL);\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Remove listener after load\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.removeEventListener(isMobile ? 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Real Estate Commissions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you sell your house, 5% to 6% of the sale price goes to the real estate agents. It is, by far, the biggest cost a seller has to bear. For a $400,000 home, <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/average-real-estate-agent-commission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Realtor commissions<\/a> can set you back by $20,000 to $24,000.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can bring down commissions by negotiating with your agent. Realtors are open to commission breaks in a seller&#8217;s market, as houses sell fast with little effort. You can time your sale accordingly and reduce your selling costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>2. Mortgage Closure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the home sale, the proceeds go towards paying off your mortgage first.&nbsp;You\u2019ll find the outstanding balance a little higher than the remaining balance on your payoff letter. This is because lenders charge prorated interest on the mortgage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you might incur a prepayment penalty if you sell within the first two years of home ownership. You can contact your lender or check your loan documents for the exact value. It\u2019s usually 1% to 2% of your loan balance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"Home-Repairs\"><strong>3. Home Repairs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most home sales include an <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/home-inspection-contingency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inspection contingency<\/a>. This allows buyers to conduct a home inspection and request repairs before the sale. The repair costs vary depending on the requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can save on repair costs with an all-cash offer. Many investors and companies in the market are ready to buy houses with cash in \u201cas-is\u201d condition. However, you\u2019ll only receive 30% to 70% of your home\u2019s <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/what-is-fair-market-value-and-how-to-find-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fair Market Value<\/a> in such deals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>4. Moving Costs <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving costs can vary widely based on distance and the amount of possessions you have. On average, it will cost you <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.moving.com\/movers\/moving-cost-calculator.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">$1,250<\/a> for a local move and <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.moving.com\/movers\/moving-cost-calculator.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">$4,890<\/a> for a long-distance move.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These costs include packing, transportation, and unpacking of all your belongings. Many moving companies feature online calculators to help you know the exact moving costs and budget accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>5. Closing Costs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Closing costs usually range from 1% to 3% of the sale price, excluding Realtor commissions. These include <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/hoa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HOA<\/a> fees, recording and settlement fees, <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/what-is-escrow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">escrow<\/a>, mortgage fees, and buyer\u2019s concessions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Closing costs also include property taxes and transfer tax. In rare cases, your sale may also attract a <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/capital-gains-home-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">capital gains tax<\/a>. This tax is applicable if the profits from the sale exceed $250,000 (or $500,000 if filing jointly). In such cases, you\u2019ll have to pay 15% to 20% of profits in taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Cost-To-Sell-a-House:-Optional-Expenses\"><strong>Cost to Sell a House: Optional Expenses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the following costs may add to your total outlay, these can help you snag a better price and help you sell fast.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>1. Home Improvement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a   href=\"https:\/\/zillow.mediaroom.com\/2022-12-08-The-home-improvement-projects-spring-sellers-should-tackle-now-and-what-to-skip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">65%<\/a>of sellers take up at least two pre-listing home improvement projects. And they spend an average of <a   href=\"https:\/\/zillow.mediaroom.com\/2022-12-08-The-home-improvement-projects-spring-sellers-should-tackle-now-and-what-to-skip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">$5,400<\/a> to service these improvements. All to make their home more sellable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some improvements can also increase the cost basis of your house. This could help you avoid capital gains taxes at the time of sale.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>2. Home Staging<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, home staging will cost you anywhere between <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.angi.com\/articles\/how-much-does-it-cost-stage-home.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$784 and $2,812<\/a>. But it&#8217;s definitely worth it.&nbsp;A well-staged home sells faster and often at a better price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can hire professional <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/best-home-staging-companies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home stagers<\/a> and <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/real-estate-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">real estate photographers<\/a> to do the job for you. With the right staging, you can show buyers the real potential and value of your house.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"Seller-Concessions\"><strong>3. Seller Concessions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can offer to bear some of the buyer\u2019s cost in an effort to sweeten the pot. In a buyer\u2019s market, this could help your house sell faster. Concessions usually include costs like property taxes, title insurance, origination fees, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But as per housing regulations, there\u2019s a cap on <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/seller-concessions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seller concessions<\/a>. You can only pay the same amount in concessions as your other closing costs. For instance, if your closing costs are $5,000, you can only pay up to $5,000 in concessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>4. Pre-Inspections<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, pre-inspections can cost you <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-does-a-home-inspection-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$350-$500<\/a>. Of course, the price varies based on square footage, age of the home, and location.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pre-inspections provide you with upfront information about the condition of your house. This gives you more control over your repairs and strengthens your negotiating position.&nbsp;A professional home inspector can highlight the crucial home repairs and avoid unnecessary expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"How-Much-Does-it-Cost-to-Sell-a-House:-A-Breakdown\"><strong>How Much Does it Cost to Sell a House: A Breakdown<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s say you bought your home for $400,000. You made a down payment of $20,000 and chose to service the remaining $380,000 through a mortgage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Five years later, you list your home in a raging seller&#8217;s market, for which you get an offer of $500,000. By then, you&#8217;ve brought down the mortgage balance to $320,000. That makes your total profits after the mortgage payoff $180,000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How much of that profit is actually yours? Let&#8217;s break it down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House: Common Costs Breakdown<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Selling Costs<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Expenses<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Realtor Commission (6% of the sale price)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$31,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Mortgage Payoff<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$320,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Home Repairs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$2,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Moving Costs <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$1,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Closing Costs (3%)<br>         &#8211; Title Insurance (1%)<br>         &#8211; Escrow Fees (0.5%)<br>         &#8211; Transfer Tax ($0.50 for every $500)<br>         &#8211; Property Tax ($10 for every $1000)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$5,200 + $2,600 + $500 + $5,000 =<br>= $13,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Moving Costs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$2,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Total Cost (Approx. 10%)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>$50,000<\/strong> (excluding mortgage payoff)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"How-Much-Does-it-Cost-to-Sell-a-House:-Optional-Costs-Breakdown\"><strong>How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House: Optional Costs Breakdown<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Selling Costs<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Expenses<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pre-Inspections<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Home Improvements<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$6,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Home Staging<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$1,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Seller Concessions <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$1,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Total Cost (Approx. 2%)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>$9,400<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this scenario, your total cost to sell a house might range from $370,000 &#8211; $379,400. This is approximately 10% to12% of your sale price and leaves you with a walkway profit between $120,600 and $130,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"How-To-Reduce-the-Cost-to-Sell-a-House?\"><strong>How to Reduce the Cost to Sell a House?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some low-cost alternatives to reduce your selling costs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sell As-Is: <\/strong>If you sell your home as-is, you can save on repair costs. Moreover, this is also a faster way to sell a house, especially in a buyer&#8217;s market. But bear in mind that the company or investor may offer a lower price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skip the Agent:<\/strong> You can save 2% to 3% of your home&#8217;s value if you don&#8217;t opt for an agent. Instead, you can go FSBO and choose Flat Fee MLS to list, negotiate, and sell your property on your own. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DIY<\/strong>: You can remove old items, spruce the outdoors, shift furniture, and declutter and depersonalize. This can save costs associated with home staging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Negotiate<\/strong>: Everything is negotiable, including Realtor commissions. Agents will offer a lot of wiggle room during a seller&#8217;s market, as houses sell fast with little effort. So you can time your sale accordingly and snag lower commissions. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"The-Bottom-Line\"><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A house sale comes with various costs, including real estate commissions, closing costs, and optional staging expenses or concessions. In total, these could set you back by 10%  to 15% of your sale price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, you can knock off a few percentage points with DIY repairs, strategic negotiations, and <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/creative-ways-to-market-a-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creative marketing strategies<\/a>. Moreover, you can skip agent commissions and save 5% to 6% of the sale price with FSBO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Houzeo allows you to list your house on your own without the help of an agent. With an easy-to-use platform, manage all your listings and negotiations on the go and save on those pesky selling costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Frequently-Asked-Questions\"><strong><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-wrap wp-faq-schema-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIs it compulsory to pay seller concessions?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No, <a href=\"#Seller-Concessions\">seller concessions<\/a> are not mandatory. However, in a buyer's market, bearing some of your buyers cost can make the deal go faster. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is a listing fee?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Listing fee is a part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/average-real-estate-agent-commission\/\" target=\"_blank\">real estate commissions<\/a> that you have to pay your Realtor when selling. It usually costs around 2% to 3% of the total sale price. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCan you sell a house without repairs?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, you can sell your house in as-is condition to investors and cash-buying companies without <a href=\"#Home-Repairs\">repairs<\/a>. However, you won't receive your full fair market value as these companies usually deduct renovation costs from sale price. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"new-excerpt\"><p class=\"small-desc\">How much does it cost to sell a house? About 10% to 15% of the sale price. 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