Washington Seller Closing Costs & Net Proceeds Calculator
Estimate exactly what you'll walk away with after selling a home in Washington. Defaults below reflect typical Washington transfer-tax treatment, title custom, and seller closing costs.
Data last reviewed: August 2026
Estimated net proceeds — Washington
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Net Proceeds Calculator — Washington
Defaults reflect typical Washington practice. Edit any field to match your transaction.
Figures last updated: August 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 Washington, the seller 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 |
| 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 Washington: what to expect
Transfer / excise tax
Tiered REET (marginal), seller-paid — + local 0.25%-0.5% (Seattle 0.5%). Brackets are STATE REET only.
Title & closing custom
Owner's title policy customarily paid by the SELLER. Escrow fee SPLIT.
Recording fees ~$200 (includes various surcharges).
Typical commission
Around 5.5% of the sale price in Washington, combining the listing-side commission and anything the seller agrees to offer the buyer's brokerage. Always negotiable — there is no set rate.
Typical total seller closing costs
About 2.0%-3.5% of sale price (driven by REET) (excluding agent commission).
Notes specific to Washington
- Washington has one of the country's highest seller-side closing costs because of its tiered Real Estate Excise Tax (REET), which can reach a marginal 3.0% on sale portions above $3.025M, plus a local REET of 0.25%-0.5%.
- REET is paid in full by the seller at closing.
- Washington has no state income tax, but a separate capital-gains tax applies to certain high-value sales (real estate is currently exempt — verify current law).
Frequently asked questions — Washington
Who pays the transfer tax in Washington?
Tiered REET (marginal), seller-paid — + local 0.25%-0.5% (Seattle 0.5%). Brackets are STATE REET only.
What are typical seller closing costs in Washington?
Excluding the real estate agent commission, sellers in Washington typically pay about 2.0%-3.5% (driven by REET) of the sale price in closing costs. Owner's title policy customarily paid by the SELLER. Escrow fee SPLIT.
What is the typical real estate commission in Washington?
Commission in Washington is negotiated between the seller and the listing brokerage — combined rates commonly land in the mid-single digits, but there is no set rate. Since the 2024 NAR settlement, what the seller offers the buyer's brokerage (if anything) is negotiated in the purchase contract, not advertised on the MLS.
Do I need an attorney to sell a home in Washington?
Washington closings are typically conducted by a title or escrow company; an attorney is not generally required, though sellers may choose to retain one.