California Home Seller Net Proceeds Calculator
Estimate exactly what you'll walk away with after selling a home in California. Defaults below reflect typical California transfer-tax treatment, title custom, and seller closing costs.
Estimated net proceeds — California
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Enter a sale price below to estimate your net proceeds in California.
Net Proceeds Calculator — California
Defaults reflect typical California 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 California — 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 |
| Settlement / escrow fee | − $450 |
| Home warranty | − $0 |
| Repairs / concessions | − $0 |
| Property tax proration | − $0 |
| HOA dues owed | − $0 |
| Total deductions | − $525 |
| Estimated net proceeds | $0 |
Selling a home in California: what to expect
Transfer / excise tax
0.11% state/county base ($1.10 per $1,000) — Many cities add 0.45%-6% (LA, SF, Oakland, Berkeley, Culver City). Check the city.
Title & closing custom
Custom varies by region: NORTHERN CA the buyer typically pays for owner's title; SOUTHERN CA the seller typically pays.
Recording fees ~$15 first page + per-page; plus SB-2 $75 fee in some cases.
Typical commission
Around 5% of the sale price in California, split between the listing and buyer's agents. Always negotiable.
Typical total seller closing costs
About 1.0%-2.5% of sale price (higher in LA/SF with city transfer taxes) (excluding agent commission).
Notes specific to California
- California's base documentary transfer tax is $1.10 per $1,000 of sale price, but many cities layer on additional transfer taxes — Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley are notable examples.
- In Northern California, the BUYER typically pays for the owner's title insurance; in Southern California it is customarily paid by the SELLER.
- California's Measure ULA in the City of Los Angeles adds a 4% transfer tax above $5M and 5.5% above $10M, dramatically affecting seller net proceeds on luxury sales.
Frequently asked questions — California
Who pays the transfer tax in California?
0.11% state/county base ($1.10 per $1,000) — Many cities add 0.45%-6% (LA, SF, Oakland, Berkeley, Culver City). Check the city.
What are typical seller closing costs in California?
Excluding the real estate agent commission, sellers in California typically pay about 1.0%-2.5% of sale price (higher in LA/SF with city transfer taxes) of the sale price in closing costs. Custom varies by region: NORTHERN CA the buyer typically pays for owner's title; SOUTHERN CA the seller typically pays.
What is the typical real estate commission in California?
The typical combined real estate commission in California is around 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 California?
California closings are typically conducted by a title or escrow company; an attorney is not generally required, though sellers may choose to retain one.