Seller Closing Costs in District of Columbia
What it costs to sell a home in District of Columbia, itemized in plain terms, with a calculator pre-loaded with District of Columbia defaults.
Estimates for planning, not a settlement statement. Confirm final figures with your title company.
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The seller's costs, line by line
Selling a home in District of Columbia carries a handful of predictable costs. Here is a sample on a $400,000 sale. Your numbers will differ; the calculator below runs them for you.
Sample breakdown on a $400,000 sale
Agent commission (about 5.5%): $22,000
Negotiable, and since the 2024 settlement, buyer-agent compensation is agreed separately rather than assumed.
Transfer tax: $4,400
Washington DC charges both a transfer tax and a recordation tax.
Title, escrow, and settlement: $4,000
Roughly 1% of the price, varies by county and provider.
Recording and misc: $150
Small fixed fees to record the deed.
Estimated total
About $30,550 on $400,000, most of it commission. On your own sale price the share stays similar, so the calculator is the fastest way to a real number.
Frequently asked
How much are seller closing costs in District of Columbia?
On a $400,000 sale, a District of Columbia seller often sees roughly $30,550 in total costs, most of it the agent commission. District of Columbia also charges a transfer tax. Use the calculator for your own numbers.
Who pays closing costs in District of Columbia?
The seller typically covers the commission, any transfer tax, title and settlement fees, and their mortgage payoff. Buyers usually cover lender and inspection costs. Every split is negotiable in the contract.
Can a District of Columbia seller reduce closing costs?
The largest line is commission, which is negotiable. Shopping title and settlement providers can help too. The transfer tax is set by law and is not negotiable.
Closing cost guides for other states
West Virginia, Arkansas, Indiana, Vermont, Wyoming, South Dakota.
Prefer the interactive version? Use the District of Columbia net sheet calculator.