West Virginia Seller Closing Costs & 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.
Data last reviewed: August 2026
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: 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
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, 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 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 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?
Commission in West Virginia 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 West Virginia?
Closings are typically handled by attorneys or title companies depending on the county.