Rhode Island Home Seller Net Proceeds Calculator
Estimate exactly what you'll walk away with after selling a home in Rhode Island. Defaults below reflect typical Rhode Island transfer-tax treatment, title custom, and seller closing costs.
Estimated net proceeds — Rhode Island
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Enter a sale price below to estimate your net proceeds in Rhode Island.
Net Proceeds Calculator — Rhode Island
Defaults reflect typical Rhode Island 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
In Rhode Island, 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 | − $950 |
| Home warranty | − $0 |
| Repairs / concessions | − $0 |
| Property tax proration | − $0 |
| HOA dues owed | − $0 |
| Total deductions | − $1,025 |
| Estimated net proceeds | $0 |
Selling a home in Rhode Island: what to expect
Transfer / excise tax
$3.75 per $500 (0.75%) - INCREASED in 2025/2026 from 0.46% — Luxury tier: additional $3.75 per $500 on residential consideration above ~$824k (2026 inflation-adjusted). Confirmed via RI Division of Taxation.
Title & closing custom
Attorney-state in practice. Owner's title policy customarily paid by BUYER.
Recording fees ~$84 first page + $1/page.
Typical commission
Around 5.5% of the sale price in Rhode Island, split between the listing and buyer's agents. Always negotiable.
Typical total seller closing costs
About 0.9%-2.0% of sale price (excluding agent commission).
Notes specific to Rhode Island
- Rhode Island's real estate conveyance tax is $4.60 per $1,000 of sale price (0.46%), paid by the seller; a surtax applies to the portion above $800K.
- Closings are typically conducted by attorneys.
- Buyers customarily pay for the owner's title insurance policy.
Frequently asked questions — Rhode Island
Who pays the transfer tax in Rhode Island?
$3.75 per $500 (0.75%) - INCREASED in 2025/2026 from 0.46% — Luxury tier: additional $3.75 per $500 on residential consideration above ~$824k (2026 inflation-adjusted). Confirmed via RI Division of Taxation.
What are typical seller closing costs in Rhode Island?
Excluding the real estate agent commission, sellers in Rhode Island typically pay about 0.9%-2.0% 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 Rhode Island?
The typical combined real estate commission in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
Closings are typically conducted by attorneys.