Estimate your net proceeds instantly — including commissions, mortgage payoff, Washington excise tax, escrow, title, and prorated costs.
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Most Washington sellers pay between 8% and 10% of the sale price in total costs. On an $800,000 home, that's $64,000–$80,000 before you see a dollar — which is exactly why knowing your number before you list matters.
Washington's Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) is a graduated state tax that most sellers don't see coming. At an $850,000 sale price, you'll owe roughly $9,900 in excise tax alone — before commissions, escrow, or title.
Then there's prorated property tax, which varies based on exactly when in the year you close — a seller closing in June owes roughly half the year's tax. Your closing date can shift your net proceeds by several thousand dollars.
The calculator above accounts for all of it, automatically. Enter your numbers and see where your money actually goes.
Every line item that reduces your proceeds — explained plainly.
The largest variable cost in any sale. Rates vary by deal structure and negotiation. This is where your agent's strategy directly affects your bottom line.
Your remaining balance plus prorated interest through closing day. If you have a HELOC, that gets paid off here too.
Washington's graduated REET — one of the most overlooked seller costs. Ranges from 1.1% to 3% depending on your sale price.
Transaction costs paid to the escrow company and title insurer. Typically $2,500–$5,000 on a standard Eastside sale.
Prorated to your exact closing date. Sellers owe taxes through the day they transfer title — no more, no less.
Updates, repairs, staging, and cleaning — variable and strategic. Not every dollar spent returns a dollar. This is where guidance matters.
These items aren't in the calculator — but they belong in your planning conversation.
Kitchen updates, bathroom refreshes, new flooring — pre-sale improvements can increase your sale price, but not every update delivers a positive return on investment. Knowing which upgrades actually move the needle in your specific neighborhood is where local expertise pays off.
⚠ ROI varies — let's talk before you spendLocal moves in the greater Seattle area typically run $2,000–$5,000 depending on home size. Long-distance moves can be significantly more. Factor this into your timing and net proceeds planning.
Professional deep cleaning before listing and final move-out cleaning are both standard expectations in this market. Budget $300–$800 for listing prep and similar for move-out.
Many sellers in the Pacific Northwest choose to complete a pre-listing inspection — typically $400–$700 — to surface issues before buyers do. Knowing what you're working with allows you to price and disclose strategically.
Items flagged in inspections or visible deferred maintenance can reduce buyer confidence and sale price. Addressing them upfront — rather than negotiating credits later — often nets more. Costs vary widely.
Curb appeal drives first impressions. In the Pacific Northwest, expect $200–$1,500 for pre-listing landscaping cleanup — seasonal cleanup, bark refresh, and pressure washing are standard prep steps that show well.
You owe property tax through the day you close. A June closing means roughly half the year's bill. A December closing means nearly all of it — regardless of what you've already paid.
Interest accrues from your last payment through closing day. Closing on the 1st vs. the 28th of a month can shift your payoff by hundreds to thousands of dollars.
Timing affects both your costs and your market position. Closing at the right moment — for your equity, your taxes, and the current buyer pool — is a strategic decision, not just a calendar one.
Your net proceeds number is the starting point for every decision that follows.
A 20-minute conversation can clarify your number, your timeline, and your best path forward.
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