West Virginia Seller Closing Cost Calculator

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Buyer’s Agent Fee: $6,475–$7,770

In the past, sellers covered both the listing agent and the buyer’s agent fees. However, following a landmark court settlement by the National Association of Realtors, buyers are now expected to negotiate compensation directly with their own agents. If you’re offering to pay this fee to attract buyers, on a $259,000 median-priced West Virginia home, you can expect to pay $6,475–$7,770.

Detailed Closing Costs: $$4,610

Closing costs in West Virginia average about 1.78% of the home’s sale price. On a median-priced home of $259,000, you might pay $4,610. Below are some of the typical types of closing costs you can expect:

Home Preparations: Curb appeal efforts such as interior house cleaning, landscaping, or home staging.
Renovations/Repairs: Fixing or updating your property to meet buyer expectations or inspection requests.
Title Service Fees: Title company work is required to verify legal ownership and help manage the transfer of the property. In West Virginia, the buyer typically pays for this.
Owner’s Title Insurance: A one-time insurance premium paid by the seller to protect the buyer from title issues or ownership disputes. Buyers typically cover this in West Virginia.
Transfer Taxes: West Virginia home sellers pay a transfer tax rate of $1.10 per each $500 or fraction thereof on the value of the property changing hands. (See more below.)
Recording Fees: Fees paid to the local government to officially record the change in property ownership.
Buyer Incentives: Credits or concessions you might offer buyers, such as paying the buyer’s agent fees or offering a rate buydown.
Other Costs: Miscellaneous expenses not covered in other categories, such as attorney fees and HOA transfers. (An attorney is required to sell a house in West Virginia.)
Moving Expenses: While not technically a closing cost, you might want to include this expense in your budget, which can range from $883 to $7,000.

In West Virginia, the seller is typically responsible for paying any real estate transfer taxes incurred during a property sale, though this can be negotiated.

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More Helpful Seller Tools From HomeLight

Here are some additional tools you may find helpful as you plan your West Virginia home sale:

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As you look ahead to your next home purchase, here are some helpful buyer tools:

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