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Who Pays for What?

In Sonoma County the SELLER is generally expected to pay for:

• Real Estate Commissions
• Document preparation fee for Deed
• Document transfer tax ($1.10 per thousand of the sales price)
• City transfer tax (according to contract)
• Notary fees
• Payoff of all loans in seller’s name (or payments due if being assumed by buyer)
• Interest accrued to lender being paid off, statement fees, reconveyance fees and any prepayment penalties
• Termite inspections and/or work (according to contract)
• Home Warranty (according to contract)
• Any judgements, tax liens, etc. against the seller
• Tax pro-ration (for any taxes unpaid at time of transfer of title)
• Recording charges to clear all documents of record against seller
• Any unpaid Homeowners Dues
• Any bonds or assessments  (according to contract)
• Any and all delinquent taxes

Note: On some FHA, VA or other government backed loans, the seller would pay some loan fees that the buyer cannot pay due to lender requirements.

Sellers Checklist

• Exterior
• Replace, repair and/or paint any damaged...
  • plaster
  • wood siding
  • trim
  • rain gutters
  • shutters
  • doors, window frames
  • glazing
  • screen
  • hardware
  • fences/gates
  • outdoor lighting
• Clean/Wash...
  • siding
  • windows
  • screens
  • outdoor BBQ
  • AC unit
  • pool/spa
  • Put 100-watt bulbs in...
  • Porch lights
  • carport
  • garage

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