Selling expense can include the items listed below. Most you will find on your closing disclosure or settlement papers.
- advertising
- appraisal fees
- attorney fees
- closing fees
- document preparation fees
- escrow fees
- mortgage satisfaction fees
- notary fees
- points paid by seller to obtain financing for buyer
- real estate broker's commission
- recording fees (if paid by the seller)
- costs of removing title clouds
- settlement fees
- title search fees, and
- transfer or stamp taxes charged by city, county, or state governments.