Understanding Your Net to Seller: What You Really Take Home at Closing
When it comes to selling your home, one of the most common questions is: How much will I actually walk away with? That’s where your Net to Seller comes in. It’s a detailed estimate of the money you’ll keep after all the costs of selling are deducted from the buyer’s purchase price.
Your Net to Seller sheet includes line items such as real estate commissions, title transfer fees, prorated property taxes, and any seller-paid concessions. This gives you a realistic snapshot of your bottom line—not just the top-line number you see in the purchase contract.
For example, let’s say your home sells for $400,000. After expenses, you might net closer to $372,000. That $28,000 difference is important to know, especially if you’re planning your next home purchase or need the proceeds for life changes like downsizing, relocating, or retirement.
The good news? A Net to Seller isn’t something you have to figure out on your own. I provide every client with a clear breakdown before we even put your home on the market. That way, you can price strategically and avoid any surprises when closing day arrives.
Understanding your Net to Seller helps you make better decisions, feel confident about your sale, and know exactly what to expect when you walk away from the closing table.
Final thought from Katy:
Selling your home should feel like a celebration, not a guessing game. If you’d like to see what your personal Net to Seller might look like, reach out—I’d love to walk you through the numbers so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
I’m Katy Jones, your neighborhood Realtor®, here to help you sell smarter every step of the way.
Contact Katy or schedule an appointment
Katy Jones
Coldwell Banker Realty
614-572-6362
Katy.Jones@CBRealty.com
www.BuySellLoveColumbusOhio.com