One very common question of real estate transactions is, "Who pays for what on a real estate transaction". Below is a list to give you an idea of some of the common expectations, but this list will vary from region to region. Also, if it's a buyer's or seller's market could possibly change the common fee responsibility.
The SELLER could generally be expected to pay for the following.
 | Real Estate Commission -or- Brkoer Fees |
| Document preparation fee for Deed |
| Documentary transfer tax |
| Any city Transfer/Conveyance Tax (according to contract) |
| Any loan fees required by buyer's lender |
| Payoff of all loans in seller's name (or existing loan balance if being assumed by buyer) |
| Interest accrued to lender being paid off, Statement Fees, re-conveyance Fees and any Prepayment Penalties |
| Termite Inspection (according to contract) |
| Termite Work (according to contract) |
| Home Warranty (according to contract) |
| Any judgments, tax liens, etc., against the seller |
| Tax pro-ration (for any taxes unpaid at time of transfer of title) |
| Any unpaid Homeowner's dues |
| Title Insurance Premium |
| Recording charges to clear all documents of record against seller |
| Any bonds or assessments (according to contract) |
| Any and all delinquent taxes |
| Notary Fees |
| Escrow Fee |
The BUYER could generally be expected to pay for the following.
| Title Insurance Premium |
| Escrow Fee |
| Notary Fee |
| Document preparation (if applicable) |
| Recording charges for all documents in buyer's name |
| Termite Inspection (according to contract) |
| Tax proration (from date of acquisition) |
| Homeowner's transfer fee |
| All new loan charges (except those required by the lender for seller to pay) |
| Interest on new loan from date of funding to 30 days prior to first payment date |
| Assumption/Change of Records fees for takeover of existing loan |
| Beneficiary Statement Fee for assumption of existing loan |
| Inspection Fees (roofing, property inspection, geological, etc.) |
| Home warranty (according to contract) |
| City transfer/Conveyance Tax (according to contract) |
| Fire insurance Premium for first year |