No, you can not deduct the real estate commission for the sale of a rental property as a rental expense on Schedule E. You may deduct the commission as a selling expense.
Generally, these expenses can also be deducted when selling a rental house:
- Appraisal fees.
- Inspections.
- Loan origination fees.
- Title fees.
- Transfer fees.
- Mortgage interest.
- Mortgage points.
- Real estate property taxes.
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