Arkansas seller net sheet calculator

What a Arkansas seller walks away with after commission, payoffs, title, and transfer taxes. Rates and closing customs below are verified for Arkansas; the calculator applies them for you, down to the county.

Calculate a Arkansas net sheet Plans and pricing

State transfer tax: $3.30 per $1,000
Owner's title policy: Seller pays
Seller costs on $400,000: About $22,270

Arkansas transfer tax

Arkansas charges the real property transfer tax of $3.30 per $1,000, customarily split 33% seller / 67% buyer.

Who pays is local custom and can be changed in the contract. Rates verified 2026-09-29.
Tax	Level	Rate	Customarily paid by
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)

With no county or city chosen, split by local custom.
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

Example Arkansas seller net sheet

A $400,000 sale with a 5% commission and a $250,000 mortgage payoff. Seller closing costs come to about $22,270, or 5.6% of the price.

Title and settlement fees are typical estimates, not quotes.
Line	Seller
Sale price	$400,000
First mortgage payoff	−$250,000
Real estate commission (5%)	−$20,000
Real property transfer tax	−$440
Owner's title insurance policy	−$1,475
Settlement / closing fee	−$300
Release / satisfaction recording	−$15
Wire / courier / payoff processing	−$40
Estimated net before property tax prorations	$127,730

Run it with your own numbers. Choose the county to add local taxes, and enter the closing date to prorate property taxes.

Who pays what in Arkansas

Commonly seller; negotiable. Closings are usually handled by a title company. The settlement or escrow fee is customarily split between buyer and seller.

Transfer tax is commonly split, with the buyer paying the larger share.

Property tax prorations

Property taxes are paid in arrears. The typical effective rate is about 0.6% of 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

dfa.arkansas.gov

Verified 2026-09-29. A net sheet is an estimate, not a closing statement or tax advice. Final figures come from the title or escrow company. See a rate that looks wrong? Email [email protected].

Arkansas net sheet questions

Does Arkansas have a real estate transfer tax?

Arkansas charges the real property transfer tax of $3.30 per $1,000, customarily split 33% seller / 67% buyer.

How much is the transfer tax on a $500,000 home in Arkansas?

With no county or city chosen, the transfer tax on a $500,000 sale is about $1,650 ($550 seller, $1,100 buyer by custom).

How much are seller closing costs in Arkansas?

On a $400,000 sale with a 5% commission, estimated seller costs in Arkansas come to about $22,270 (5.6% of the price), including $20,000 of commission. Without commission, closing costs are about $2,270. Local taxes, the payoff, and property tax prorations change the final number.

Who pays for title insurance in Arkansas?

Commonly seller; negotiable.

Who handles the closing in Arkansas?

Closings are usually handled by a title company.

How are property taxes prorated when selling a home in Arkansas?

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