Alabama Home Seller Net Proceeds Calculator
Estimate exactly what you'll walk away with after selling a home in Alabama. Defaults below reflect typical Alabama transfer-tax treatment, title custom, and seller closing costs.
Estimated net proceeds — Alabama
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Net Proceeds Calculator — Alabama
Defaults reflect typical Alabama practice. Edit any field to match your transaction.
Figures last updated: June 2026
Sale & loan
Commission
Post-NAR settlement: the buyer-agent share is negotiable. Switch to listing-only if you're not offering buyer-agent compensation.
Title & closing costs
Varies by county in Alabama — check locally. Informational only — the premium amount isn't included in the totals below.
Optional adjustments
Breakdown
| Gross sale price | $0 |
| Agent commission | − $0 |
| Mortgage payoff | − $0 |
| Title / escrow services | − $0 |
| Transfer / excise tax | − $0 |
| Recording fees | − $75 |
| Attorney fee | − $1,000 |
| Home warranty | − $0 |
| Repairs / concessions | − $0 |
| Property tax proration | − $0 |
| HOA dues owed | − $0 |
| Total deductions | − $1,075 |
| Estimated net proceeds | $0 |
Selling a home in Alabama: what to expect
Transfer / excise tax
~$0.50 per $500 (0.10%) — Deed tax.
Title & closing custom
Title/closing fees are typically NEGOTIATED; in many counties the seller pays the owner's title policy.
Recording fees roughly $15-$50; usually paid by buyer.
Typical commission
Around 5.5% of the sale price in Alabama, split between the listing and buyer's agents. Always negotiable.
Typical total seller closing costs
About 0.5%-1.5% of sale price (excluding agent commission) (excluding agent commission).
Notes specific to Alabama
- Alabama uses a deed tax ("deed stamps") of $1.00 per $1,000 of value on most transfers, customarily paid by the seller.
- Alabama is an attorney-optional state — most residential closings are handled by title companies, with attorneys used in some metro markets like Birmingham.
- Property tax proration at closing follows the calendar year; Alabama property taxes are paid in arrears.
Frequently asked questions — Alabama
Who pays the transfer tax in Alabama?
~$0.50 per $500 (0.10%) — Deed tax.
What are typical seller closing costs in Alabama?
Excluding the real estate agent commission, sellers in Alabama typically pay about 0.5%-1.5% of sale price (excluding agent commission) of the sale price in closing costs. Title/closing fees are typically NEGOTIATED; in many counties the seller pays the owner's title policy.
What is the typical real estate commission in Alabama?
The typical combined real estate commission in Alabama is around 5.5% of the sale price, split between the listing and buyer's agents. Commission is always negotiable.
Do I need an attorney to sell a home in Alabama?
Alabama is an attorney-optional state — most residential closings are handled by title companies, with attorneys used in some metro markets like Birmingham.