Real Estate Brokerage Fees
As a seller, you are almost always responsible for paying the agents involved in the transaction. The brokerage fee is divided between your agent and the agent who represents the successful buyer of your home. Also referred to as “commission,” the amount and structure of this fee is agreed to at the time you sign your listing agreement.
Transfer Tax
This fee is paid to the city and/or county in which you sell and is calculated as a percentage of your sale price. In San Francisco, there is one transfer tax amount that is paid to the city and county, which are one and the same. In some other cities, sellers are responsible for paying both a county fee and a city fee. These fees vary from region to region and, as in the case of San Francisco, can become quite expensive if your home’s value is high. We’ll review your area’s requirements and estimate this fee accurately.
