Arkansas seller net sheet and closing costs
An Arkansas seller pays about $11,077 to close on a $195,000 home. That is 5.7% of the price, with a 5% commission. Without the commission, costs are about $1,327, including $215 of transfer tax. $195,000 is close to the typical home value in Arkansas.
See what an Arkansas seller keeps after commission, loan payoffs, title and transfer taxes. We checked Arkansas rates and customs on 2026-09-29. The calculator applies them down to the county.
Rates last checked September 2026. Reviewed by Harrison Farrell, founder. How we get these numbers
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| Real estate commission (5%) | −$9,750 |
| First mortgage payoff | −$115,000 |
| Real property transfer tax | −$215 |
| Release / satisfaction recording | −$15 |
| Title insurance and settlement | −$1,058 |
| Other closing fees | −$40 |
| Estimated net to seller | $68,923 |
- State transfer tax
- $3.30 per $1,000
- Owner's title policy
- Seller pays
- Seller costs on $195,000
- About $11,077
How much does it cost to sell a house in Arkansas?
An Arkansas seller pays about $11,077 to close on a $195,000 sale. That is 5.7% of the price. It counts a 5% commission. The table also takes out a $115,000 mortgage payoff, which leaves about $68,923. The calculator above shows the same sale.
| Line | Seller |
|---|---|
| Sale price | $195,000 |
| First mortgage payoff | −$115,000 |
| Real estate commission (5%) | −$9,750 |
| Real property transfer tax | −$214.50 |
| Owner's title insurance policy | −$757.50 |
| Settlement / closing fee | −$300 |
| Release / satisfaction recording | −$15 |
| Wire / courier / payoff processing | −$40 |
| Estimated net before the property tax split | $68,923 |
Run it with your own numbers. Pick the county to add local taxes. Enter the closing date to split property taxes.
Does Arkansas have a transfer tax?
Yes. Arkansas charges the real property transfer tax. The rate is $3.30 per $1,000. By custom the seller pays 33% and the buyer pays 67%.
| Tax | Level | Rate | Who usually pays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real property transfer taxArk. Code 26-60-105: $1.10 + $2.20 per $1,000 or fractional part (consideration over $100); statute places the $2.20 part on the purchaser. | State | $3.30 per $1,000 | Split (33% seller) |
| Sale price | Seller pays | Buyer pays | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $275 | $550 | $825 |
| $500,000 | $550 | $1,100 | $1,650 |
| $1,000,000 | $1,100 | $2,200 | $3,300 |
Who pays closing costs in Arkansas?
In Arkansas, the seller usually pays the agent commission, their own loan payoff, a share of the real property transfer tax and the owner's title policy. The buyer usually pays the lender fees, the lender's title policy and a share of the real property transfer tax. Buyer and seller usually split the settlement or escrow fee.
The seller usually pays for the owner's title policy in Arkansas. Commonly seller; negotiable. In Arkansas, each title insurer files its own rates. So prices differ between title companies. The net sheet uses typical rates. The title company that runs the closing gives the final quote. A title company usually handles the closing.
Transfer tax is commonly split, with the buyer paying the larger share.
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How are property taxes split at closing in Arkansas?
Each side pays the taxes for the days it owns the home. Property taxes in Arkansas are paid in arrears, after the period they cover. So the seller usually credits the buyer for unpaid days up to closing. Taxes run about 0.6% of the home's value per year. Taxes are paid a year in arrears (due Oct 15 for the prior year); seller credits buyer for the prior year if unpaid plus the current year to closing.
Sources
Checked 2026-09-29. A net sheet is an estimate. It is not a closing statement or tax advice. The title or escrow company gives the final figures. See a rate that looks wrong? Email [email protected].
Arkansas net sheet questions
Does Arkansas have a real estate transfer tax?
Yes. Arkansas charges the real property transfer tax. The rate is $3.30 per $1,000. By custom the seller pays 33% and the buyer pays 67%.
How much is the transfer tax on a $500,000 home in Arkansas?
About $1,650, with no county or city chosen. By custom the seller pays $550 and the buyer pays $1,100.
How much are seller closing costs in Arkansas?
About $11,077 on a $195,000 sale with a 5% commission. That is 5.7% of the price. The commission is $9,750 of it. Without the commission, closing costs are about $1,327. Local taxes and the property tax split change the final number.
Who pays for title insurance in Arkansas?
The seller usually pays for the owner's title policy in Arkansas. Commonly seller; negotiable. The buyer pays for the lender's policy.
Who handles the closing in Arkansas?
A title company usually handles the closing.
How are property taxes prorated when you sell a home in Arkansas?
Each side pays the taxes for the days it owns the home. Property taxes in Arkansas are paid in arrears, after the period they cover. So the seller usually credits the buyer for unpaid days up to closing. Taxes run about 0.6% of the home's value per year. Taxes are paid a year in arrears (due Oct 15 for the prior year); seller credits buyer for the prior year if unpaid plus the current year to closing.
Arkansas net sheets by county
Each county page shows local taxes and a net sheet at the county's typical price.
- Arkansas County
- Ashley County
- Baxter County
- Benton County
- Boone County
- Bradley County
- Calhoun County
- Carroll County
- Chicot County
- Clark County
- Clay County
- Cleburne County
- Cleveland County
- Columbia County
- Conway County
- Craighead County
- Crawford County
- Crittenden County
- Cross County
- Dallas County
- Desha County
- Drew County
- Faulkner County
- Franklin County
- Fulton County
- Garland County
- Grant County
- Greene County
- Hempstead County
- Hot Spring County
- Howard County
- Independence County
- Izard County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
- Johnson County
- Lafayette County
- Lawrence County
- Lee County
- Lincoln County
- Little River County
- Logan County
- Lonoke County
- Madison County
- Marion County
- Miller County
- Mississippi County
- Monroe County
- Montgomery County
- Nevada County
- Newton County
- Ouachita County
- Perry County
- Phillips County
- Pike County
- Poinsett County
- Polk County
- Pope County
- Prairie County
- Pulaski County
- Randolph County
- Saline County
- Scott County
- Searcy County
- Sebastian County
- Sevier County
- Sharp County
- St. Francis County
- Stone County
- Union County
- Van Buren County
- Washington County
- White County
- Woodruff County
- Yell County
Arkansas net sheets by city
Here are all 40 Arkansas cities with a page. Each county page lists its own cities.
- Little Rock
- Fayetteville
- Fort Smith
- Springdale
- Jonesboro
- Rogers
- Conway
- North Little Rock
- Bentonville
- Benton
- Pine Bluff
- Hot Springs
- Bella Vista
- Sherwood
- Paragould
- Russellville
- Jacksonville
- Texarkana
- Cabot
- Centerton
- Van Buren
- Searcy
- West Memphis
- Bryant
- Siloam Springs
- Maumelle
- El Dorado
- Hot Springs Village
- Harrison
- Marion
- Mountain Home
- Forrest City
- Blytheville
- Lowell
- Batesville
- Pea Ridge
- Malvern
- Magnolia
- Farmington
- Camden
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