West Virginia Home Seller Net Proceeds Calculator
Estimate exactly what you'll walk away with after selling a home in West Virginia. Defaults below reflect typical West Virginia transfer-tax treatment, title custom, and seller closing costs.
Estimated net proceeds — West Virginia
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Net Proceeds Calculator — West Virginia
Defaults reflect typical West Virginia 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 West Virginia — 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 |
| Attorney fee | − $850 |
| Home warranty | − $0 |
| Repairs / concessions | − $0 |
| Property tax proration | − $0 |
| HOA dues owed | − $0 |
| Total deductions | − $925 |
| Estimated net proceeds | $0 |
Selling a home in West Virginia: what to expect
Transfer / excise tax
$1.10 per $500 state (0.22%) — Counties commonly add to ~0.33% total; Harrison ~0.35%, Preston ~0.385%. Confirmed via WV Code 11-22-2.
Title & closing custom
Owner's title policy customarily paid by the BUYER.
Recording fees ~$11 first 5 pages + $1/page.
Typical commission
Around 6% of the sale price in West Virginia, split between the listing and buyer's agents. Always negotiable.
Typical total seller closing costs
About 0.6%-1.6% of sale price (excluding agent commission).
Notes specific to West Virginia
- West Virginia combines a state and county excise tax on real estate transfers, commonly totaling around $5.50 per $1,000 of sale price (0.55%), customarily paid by the seller.
- Buyers customarily pay for the owner's title insurance policy.
- Closings are typically handled by attorneys or title companies depending on the county.
Frequently asked questions — West Virginia
Who pays the transfer tax in West Virginia?
$1.10 per $500 state (0.22%) — Counties commonly add to ~0.33% total; Harrison ~0.35%, Preston ~0.385%. Confirmed via WV Code 11-22-2.
What are typical seller closing costs in West Virginia?
Excluding the real estate agent commission, sellers in West Virginia typically pay about 0.6%-1.6% of sale price of the sale price in closing costs. Owner's title policy customarily paid by the BUYER.
What is the typical real estate commission in West Virginia?
The typical combined real estate commission in West Virginia is around 6% 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 West Virginia?
Closings are typically handled by attorneys or title companies depending on the county.