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How Much Will I Make Selling My House?

This calculator is not intended to replace a professional estimate.

Estimated Home Sale Proceeds

$225KRedfin Agent$223KTraditional Agent
Seller Agent Commission$10,000(2%)*$12,500(2.5%)
Buyer Agent Commission$12,500(2.5%)**$12,500(2.5%)
Fees & Taxes
$2,250$2,250
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* Fees subject to change, minimums apply. Any buyer’s agent fee the seller chooses to cover not included. Listing fee increased by 1% of sale price if buyer is unrepresented. Sell for a 1% listing fee only if you also buy with Redfin within 365 days of closing on your Redfin listing. We will charge a 2% listing fee, then send you a check for the 1% difference after you buy your next home with us. Learn More
** Buyer's agent commissions are negotiable. A seller can decide how much—if anything—to offer a buyer's agent when listing their home.
Save $2,500 with a local Redfin Agent.*

How We Calculate Your Home Sale Proceeds

The home sale proceeds calculator uses the costs of selling a home in your area to estimate how much you could make when you sell your home.

Estimated Home Sale Proceeds

Based on your estimated sale price, outstanding mortgage balance, and real estate fees and taxes, this is the estimated amount you’ll walk away with when you sell your home.

Estimated Sale Price

We use the estimated sale price of your home to calculate your net proceeds.* To find out what your home is worth, get a free estimate of your home’s value from a Redfin Agent.

Real Estate Agent Commission

These fees can vary. When you sell with Redfin you pay a 2% listing fee, lower listing fee than what other brokerages often charge. Buyer's agents commissions are negotiable, so you can decide how much—if anything—to offer a buyer's agent when listing your home.

Savings with Redfin

When you sell your home with a Redfin Agent, you pay a low 1%–2% listing fee.** You may still pay the buyer’s agent fee, which is negotiable and often around 2.5%–3%.

Outstanding Mortgage Balance

Your outstanding mortgage balance is subtracted from the estimated sale price to determine how much you can walk away with when you sell. For the most accurate estimate, make sure to use your current mortgage balance.

Excise Tax

Excise tax is the tax you pay to transfer ownership of the home to the buyer. This fee is paid at closing; the total amount is based on the home’s sale price and varies by state.

Title Insurance

Some states require you to pay for the buyer’s title insurance policy, which protects the buyer from title defects, liens, or competing claims of ownership.

Escrow Fee

A title or escrow company handles the exchange of money and documents in a real estate transaction. This cost covers the escrow fees associated with your home sale.

Misc. Fees

You may need to pay other fees when you sell your home, like recording fees or homeowners association fees.
The home sale proceeds calculator is intended for planning and educational purposes only. All calculations and costs are estimated and no warranty, express or implied, is made that all possible costs have been included. The calculator is not a substitute for the services of a professional appraiser or financial planner.
* Like other estimates, the Redfin Estimate is not a formal appraisal or substitute for the in-person expertise of a real estate agent or professional appraiser.
** Listing fee subject to change, minimums apply. Any buyer's agent fee the seller chooses to cover not included. Sell for a 1% listing fee only if you also buy with Redfin within 365 days of closing on your Redfin listing. Learn More

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