District of Columbia Home Seller Net Proceeds Calculator

Estimate exactly what you'll walk away with after selling a home in District of Columbia. Defaults below reflect typical District of Columbia transfer-tax treatment, title custom, and seller closing costs.

District of Columbia defaultsUpdated June 2026No sign-up

Estimated net proceeds — District of Columbia

Enter a sale price below to estimate your net proceeds in District of Columbia.

Net Proceeds Calculator — District of Columbia

Defaults reflect typical District of Columbia practice. Edit any field to match your transaction.

Figures last updated: June 2026

Sale & loan

Expected sale price

Mortgage payoff balance

Commission

Agent commission

Total (5.70%)Listing-only (~2.88%)

Post-NAR settlement: the buyer-agent share is negotiable. Switch to listing-only if you're not offering buyer-agent compensation.

Title & closing costs

Owner's title insurance — who pays?

Seller pays the owner's policy

In District of Columbia, the buyer customarily pays this. Informational only — the premium amount isn't included in the totals below.

Title / escrow services ($)

Closing/escrow service fees (excludes the owner's policy above).Transfer / excise tax ($)

Leave blank to auto-compute from the District of Columbia default (1.450%).Recording fees ($)

Settlement / escrow fee — seller's share ($)

Customarily split 50/50; negotiable. Default $450.

Optional adjustments

Home warranty ($, optional)

Repairs / concessions ($, optional)

Property tax proration ($, optional)

HOA dues owed ($, optional)

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 District of Columbia: what to expect

Transfer / excise tax

1.1% (<$400k) / 1.45% (>=$400k) — Buyer separately pays recordation tax.

Title & closing custom

Attorney-state in practice. Owner's title policy customarily paid by BUYER.

Recording fees ~$25 plus the transfer/recordation taxes above.

Typical commission

Around 5% of the sale price in District of Columbia, split between the listing and buyer's agents. Always negotiable.

Typical total seller closing costs

About 1.5%-2.5% of sale price (excluding agent commission).

Notes specific to District of Columbia

The District of Columbia charges a 1.1% transfer tax on sales under $400K and 1.45% on sales of $400K or more — paid by the seller. The buyer pays a matching recordation tax.
Together the DC transfer + recordation taxes can be among the highest combined rates in the country.
Closings are typically conducted by attorneys.

Frequently asked questions — District of Columbia

Who pays the transfer tax in District of Columbia?

1.1% (<$400k) / 1.45% (>=$400k) — Buyer separately pays recordation tax.

What are typical seller closing costs in District of Columbia?

Excluding the real estate agent commission, sellers in District of Columbia typically pay about 1.5%-2.5% of sale price of the sale price in closing costs. Attorney-state in practice. Owner's title policy customarily paid by BUYER.

What is the typical real estate commission in District of Columbia?

The typical combined real estate commission in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?

Closings are typically conducted by attorneys.