Missouri Home Seller Net Proceeds Calculator
Estimate exactly what you'll walk away with after selling a home in Missouri. Defaults below reflect typical Missouri transfer-tax treatment, title custom, and seller closing costs.
Estimated net proceeds — Missouri
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Enter a sale price below to estimate your net proceeds in Missouri.
Net Proceeds Calculator — Missouri
Defaults reflect typical Missouri 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 Missouri — 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 Missouri: what to expect
Transfer / excise tax
No state transfer tax
Title & closing custom
Owner's title policy custom varies by region; often paid by SELLER in St. Louis area, NEGOTIATED in Kansas City.
Recording fees ~$24 first page + $3/page.
Typical commission
Around 5.5% of the sale price in Missouri, split between the listing and buyer's agents. Always negotiable.
Typical total seller closing costs
About 0.5%-1.4% of sale price (excluding agent commission).
Notes specific to Missouri
- Missouri does not impose a real estate transfer tax, which keeps seller closing costs lower than in many neighboring states.
- Title-insurance custom varies between St. Louis and Kansas City metros — confirm local practice with your agent or title company.
- Closings are typically handled by title companies; attorneys are not required.
Frequently asked questions — Missouri
Who pays the transfer tax in Missouri?
No state transfer tax
What are typical seller closing costs in Missouri?
Excluding the real estate agent commission, sellers in Missouri typically pay about 0.5%-1.4% of sale price of the sale price in closing costs. Owner's title policy custom varies by region; often paid by SELLER in St. Louis area, NEGOTIATED in Kansas City.
What is the typical real estate commission in Missouri?
The typical combined real estate commission in Missouri 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 Missouri?
Closings are typically handled by title companies; attorneys are not required.