It Now Costs an Average of $55K To Sell a Home: Here’s How That Cost Breaks Down

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Also see how to calculate net proceeds after selling your home.

There are a number of costs that need to be factored in before, during and after the sale.

Some costs are also negotiable.

There are alsodiscount agents or flat-fee servicesavailable for a lower cost.

Although the average sellers agent commission is $11,136, sellers typically make this back and then some.

Another expense that can pay off is repairs.

Making repairs can also yield big returns, but it depends on the project, Dunway-Seale said.

Thats why its important to talk to an experiencedreal estate agentbefore making any changes.

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