05/29/2026
“How much will it actually cost me to sell my home?”
If you’re in Renton, Seattle, or anywhere in King County—you’re not the only one asking 👀
And honestly? It’s one of the most important questions.
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💰 Quick reality check:
Most sellers spend about 7–10% of the sale price on selling costs.
BUT—before you panic—let’s break it down 👇
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🏡 The biggest costs:
📍 Real Estate Excise Tax (R**T)
In Washington, sellers typically pay ~1.78% of the sale price
🤝 Agent commissions
Covers marketing, negotiations, strategy, and getting you to closing
📄 Closing costs (1–2%)
Escrow, title, recording fees, etc.
🏦 Mortgage payoff
Whatever you still owe gets paid off at closing
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📊 Want the numbers to actually make sense?
This is where a net sheet comes in 👇
It shows:
✔️ estimated sale price
✔️ all fees + taxes
✔️ your mortgage payoff
✔️ what you’ll likely walk away with 💸
AKA: no surprises.
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✨ Here’s the part most people miss:
The goal isn’t just to sell your home…
It’s to walk away with the most money possible.
And that comes down to strategy:
✔️ smart pricing
✔️ simple, high-impact prep (paint > full remodels)
✔️ creating buyer demand
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Selling in the Seattle-area market doesn’t have to feel like guessing.
You can know your numbers before you list—and make decisions with confidence.
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Thinking about selling in Renton, Seattle, or King County?
I can run a custom net sheet for you so you know exactly what to expect—no pressure, just clarity.
📩 DM me anytime and we’ll map it out together
