New Jersey Home Seller Net Proceeds Calculator

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

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Estimated net proceeds — New Jersey

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Enter a sale price below to estimate your net proceeds in New Jersey.

Net Proceeds Calculator — New Jersey

Defaults reflect typical New Jersey practice. Edit any field to match your transaction.

Figures last updated: June 2026

Sale & loan

Commission

Agent commission
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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?

In New Jersey, the buyer customarily pays this. 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− $1,125
Home warranty− $0
Repairs / concessions− $0
Property tax proration− $0
HOA dues owed− $0
Total deductions− $1,200
Estimated net proceeds$0

Selling a home in New Jersey: what to expect

Transfer / excise tax

Tiered RTF (marginal), seller-paid — Brackets are the seller's Realty Transfer Fee for homes over $350k. SEPARATE 1% 'mansion tax' on $1M+ residential is BUYER-paid (not in these numbers). NJ RTF is intricate (partial exemptions exist) - verify for high-value or special cases.

Title & closing custom

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

Recording fees ~$40 first page + $10/page.

Typical commission

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

Typical total seller closing costs

About 1.0%-2.0% of sale price (seller side) (excluding agent commission).

Notes specific to New Jersey

  • New Jersey's Realty Transfer Fee is tiered: rates climb with sale price up to roughly 1.0% on higher-priced homes, paid by the seller.
  • The 1% "mansion tax" on sales above $1M is paid by the BUYER, not the seller.
  • New Jersey has a 3-day attorney-review period built into standard purchase contracts.

Frequently asked questions — New Jersey

Who pays the transfer tax in New Jersey?

Tiered RTF (marginal), seller-paid — Brackets are the seller's Realty Transfer Fee for homes over $350k. SEPARATE 1% 'mansion tax' on $1M+ residential is BUYER-paid (not in these numbers). NJ RTF is intricate (partial exemptions exist) - verify for high-value or special cases.

What are typical seller closing costs in New Jersey?

Excluding the real estate agent commission, sellers in New Jersey typically pay about 1.0%-2.0% of sale price (seller side) of the sale price in closing costs. Attorney-review state. Owner's title policy customarily paid by BUYER.

What is the typical real estate commission in New Jersey?

The typical combined real estate commission in New Jersey 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 New Jersey?

New Jersey has a 3-day attorney-review period built into standard purchase contracts.

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