Colorado seller net sheet and closing costs

A Colorado seller pays about $30,521 to close on a $560,000 home. That is 5.5% of the price, with a 5% commission. Without the commission, costs are about $2,521. $560,000 is close to the typical home value in Colorado.

See what a Colorado seller keeps after commission, loan payoffs, title and transfer taxes. We checked Colorado rates and customs on 2026-09-30. The calculator applies them down to the county.

Rates last checked September 2026. Reviewed by Harrison Farrell, founder. How we get these numbers

Free Colorado seller net sheet calculator Plans and pricing

Free Colorado seller net sheet calculator

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Real estate commission (5%)−$28,000
First mortgage payoff−$335,000
Release / satisfaction recording−$40
Title insurance and settlement−$2,431
Other closing fees−$50
Estimated net to seller$194,479

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State transfer tax
$0.01 per $100
Owner's title policy
Seller pays
Seller costs on $560,000
About $30,521

How much does it cost to sell a house in Colorado?

A Colorado seller pays about $30,521 to close on a $560,000 sale. That is 5.5% of the price. It counts a 5% commission. The table also takes out a $335,000 mortgage payoff, which leaves about $194,479. The calculator above shows the same sale.

LineSeller
Sale price$560,000
First mortgage payoff−$335,000
Real estate commission (5%)−$28,000
Owner's title insurance policy−$2,081
Settlement / closing fee−$350
Release / satisfaction recording−$40
Wire / courier / payoff processing−$50
Estimated net before the property tax split$194,479
Title and settlement fees are typical estimates, not quotes.

Run it with your own numbers. Pick the county to add local taxes. Enter the closing date to split property taxes.

Does Colorado have a transfer tax?

Yes. Colorado charges the state documentary fee. The rate is $0.01 per $100. The buyer usually pays it. 14 county or city transfer taxes also apply in parts of the state. The calculator adds them when you pick the county.

TaxLevelRateWho usually pays
State documentary feeC.R.S. 39-13-102: one cent per $100 or major fraction on consideration over $500.State$0.01 per $100Buyer
Aspen Wheeler RETTCity0.5%Buyer
Aspen housing RETTCity1% of price above $100,000Buyer
Snowmass Village real estate transfer taxCity1%Buyer
Vail real estate transfer taxCity1%Buyer
Avon real estate transfer tax (primary residence)City2% of price above $500,000 (owner-occupied, by application; max exemption $10,000)Buyer
Avon real estate transfer taxCity2%Buyer
Breckenridge real estate transfer taxCity1%Buyer
Frisco real estate transfer taxCity1% Real Estate Investment Fee (income-qualified locals exemption)Buyer
Telluride real estate transfer taxCity3%Buyer
TMVOA Real Estate Transfer Assessment (private covenant)City3%Negotiable
Crested Butte real estate transfer taxCity3%Buyer
Winter Park real estate transfer taxCity1%Buyer
Town real estate transfer taxCity1%Buyer
Ophir real estate transfer taxCity4%Buyer
Who pays is local custom. The contract can change it. Rates checked 2026-09-30.
Sale priceSeller paysBuyer paysTotal
$250,000$0$25$25
$500,000$0$50$50
$1,000,000$0$100$100
No county or city chosen. Split by local custom. Some counties and cities charge a different or extra rate.

Who pays closing costs in Colorado?

In Colorado, the seller usually pays the agent commission, their own loan payoff and the owner's title policy. The buyer usually pays the lender fees, the lender's title policy and the state documentary fee. Buyer and seller usually split the settlement or escrow fee.

The seller usually pays for the owner's title policy in Colorado. In Colorado, 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.

Title company closings; closing fee split. Buyer pays the documentary fee and any town transfer tax (grandfathered mountain towns).

NetSheet.org is not tied to any title company. The net sheet works with any title or escrow company. See how it compares with title company net sheet tools.

How are property taxes split at closing in Colorado?

Each side pays the taxes for the days it owns the home. Property taxes in Colorado 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 0.5% of the home's value per year. Taxes are paid the following year (Apr 30 or Feb 28/Jun 15); the seller credits the buyer for Jan 1 through closing.

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Checked 2026-09-30. 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].

Colorado net sheet questions

Does Colorado have a real estate transfer tax?

Yes. Colorado charges the state documentary fee. The rate is $0.01 per $100. The buyer usually pays it. 14 county or city transfer taxes also apply in parts of the state. The calculator adds them when you pick the county.

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

About $50, with no county or city chosen. The buyer usually pays it. Some counties and cities charge a different or extra rate.

How much are seller closing costs in Colorado?

About $30,521 on a $560,000 sale with a 5% commission. That is 5.5% of the price. The commission is $28,000 of it. Without the commission, closing costs are about $2,521. Local taxes and the property tax split change the final number.

Who pays for title insurance in Colorado?

The seller usually pays for the owner's title policy in Colorado. The buyer pays for the lender's policy.

Who handles the closing in Colorado?

A title company usually handles the closing.

How are property taxes prorated when you sell a home in Colorado?

Each side pays the taxes for the days it owns the home. Property taxes in Colorado 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 0.5% of the home's value per year. Taxes are paid the following year (Apr 30 or Feb 28/Jun 15); the seller credits the buyer for Jan 1 through closing.

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