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The Real Cost of Selling Your Home – What to Expect and How to Plan

Selling your home isn’t just about finding a buyer — it’s also about understanding the costs involved so there are no surprises along the way.

From pre-listing prep to closing day, there are a variety of expenses you may face as a seller. This guide breaks down what to expect, how to budget, and where you can potentially save money — so you walk away with more in your pocket.

Our Real Cost of Selling guide helps you:

Identify and plan for expenses before, during, and after the sale
Understand which costs are optional and which are unavoidable
Make smart decisions to maximize your net proceeds

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Plan for Pre-Listing Prep Costs
Know the Fees at Closing
Budget for Moving & Transition

Why You’ll Love This Guide

Why This Guide Works

Selling a home is a major transaction — and knowing the real costs upfront helps you avoid financial surprises. With this guide, you’ll understand each potential expense, plan ahead, and protect your bottom line.

Here’s what you’ll gain:

Learn about pre-listing costs like cleaning, repairs, and staging
Understand commission structures and closing fees
Know how market conditions can affect concessions and negotiations
Budget for moving, storage, and temporary housing
Get tips on minimizing expenses without hurting your sale price

Your Home Sale Expense Roadmap

From the first prep step to your final payment, here’s what this guide covers:

It includes:

Common pre-listing expenses that boost your home’s appeal
Repair and maintenance costs before and during the sale
Commission fees and how they’re calculated
Closing costs, prorated taxes, and HOA-related fees
Transition and moving costs you don’t want to forget
Mortgage-related fees and prepayment penalties
How to estimate total costs and budget wisely

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