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The SELLER is generally expected to pay for:
  • Real Estate Commission
  • Document preparation fee for the Deed
  • Documentary transfer tax
  • Payoff of all loans in the Seller's name (or existing loan if being assumed by the buyer)
  • Interest accrued to the lender being paid off, Statement Fees and Prepayment Penalties
  • Termite Work (according to the contract)
  • Home Warranty (according to the contract)
  • Any judgments, tax liens, etc., against the Seller
  • Recording charges to clear all documents of record against the Seller
  • Tax pro-ration (for any taxes unpaid at the time of the transfer of title)
  • Any unpaid Homeowner's Dues Any bonds or assessments (according to the contract)
  • Any and all delinquent taxes
  • Notary Fees
The BUYER is generally expected to pay for:
  • Title insurance premiums
  • Escrow Fees
  • Document preparation (if applicable)
  • Notary Fees
  • Recording charges for all documents in the Buyer's names
  • Tax pro-ration (from the date of acquisition)
  • Homeowner's transfer fee
  • All new loan charges for all documents in the Buyer's names
  • Interest on the new loan from the date of funding to 30 days prior to the first payment date
  • Assumption/Change of Records fees for takeover of existing loan
  • Inspection Fees (roofing, termite, property inspection, geological, etc.)
  • Fire Insurance Premium for the first year
 
 
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