Washington seller net sheet calculator
What a Washington seller walks away with after commission, payoffs, title, and transfer taxes. Rates and closing customs below are verified for Washington; the calculator applies them for you, down to the county.
- State transfer tax
- 1.1% to $525K; 1.28% to $1.525M; 2.75% to $3.025M; 3% above (marginal) + $5 per affidavit
- Owner's title policy
- Seller pays
- Seller costs on $400,000
- About $29,045
Washington transfer tax
Washington charges the state real estate excise tax (graduated) of 1.1% to $525K; 1.28% to $1.525M; 2.75% to $3.025M; 3% above (marginal), customarily paid by the seller; and the REET technology fee of $5 per affidavit, customarily paid by the seller. On top of that, 6 county or city transfer taxes apply in parts of the state; the calculator adds them when you choose the county.
| Tax | Level | Rate | Customarily paid by |
|---|---|---|---|
| State real estate excise tax (graduated)RCW 82.45.060: graduated on each portion of the selling price. Thresholds for 2023-01-01 to 2026-12-31. | State | 1.1% to $525K; 1.28% to $1.525M; 2.75% to $3.025M; 3% above (marginal) | Seller |
| REET technology fee | State | $5 per affidavit | Seller |
| Local real estate excise tax (0.50%) | City | 0.50% | Seller |
| Local real estate excise tax (0.50% cities) | City | 0.50% | Seller |
| Local real estate excise tax (0.25%) | City | 0.25% | Seller |
| Local real estate excise tax (0.25% cities) | City | 0.25% | Seller |
| Local real estate excise tax (San Juan County) | City | 0.50% | Seller |
| San Juan County Land Bank (1%) + affordable housing REET (0.5%) | County | 1.5% (buyer) | Buyer |
| Sale price | Seller pays | Buyer pays | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $4,005 | $0 | $4,005 |
| $500,000 | $8,005 | $0 | $8,005 |
| $1,000,000 | $16,860 | $0 | $16,860 |
Example Washington seller net sheet
A $400,000 sale with a 5% commission and a $250,000 mortgage payoff. Seller closing costs come to about $29,045, or 7.3% of the price.
| Line | Seller |
|---|---|
| Sale price | $400,000 |
| First mortgage payoff | −$250,000 |
| Real estate commission (5%) | −$20,000 |
| State real estate excise tax (graduated) | −$4,400 |
| Local real estate excise tax (0.50%) | −$2,000 |
| REET technology fee | −$5 |
| Owner's title insurance policy | −$1,575 |
| Escrow fee | −$700 |
| Release / satisfaction recording | −$304.50 |
| Wire / courier / payoff processing | −$60 |
| Estimated net before property tax prorations | $120,955.50 |
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 Washington
Seller pays the owner's policy. Closings are usually handled by an escrow company. The settlement or escrow fee is customarily split between buyer and seller.
Escrow closings; escrow fee split. Seller pays REET and the owner's policy.
Property tax prorations
Property taxes are paid in arrears. The typical effective rate is about 0.9% of value per year. Calendar year; halves due Apr 30 and Oct 31. Seller pays through closing for any unpaid portion.
Sources
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].
Washington net sheet questions
Does Washington have a real estate transfer tax?
Washington charges the state real estate excise tax (graduated) of 1.1% to $525K; 1.28% to $1.525M; 2.75% to $3.025M; 3% above (marginal), customarily paid by the seller; and the REET technology fee of $5 per affidavit, customarily paid by the seller. On top of that, 6 county or city transfer taxes apply in parts of the state; the calculator adds them when you choose the county.
How much is the transfer tax on a $500,000 home in Washington?
With no county or city chosen, the transfer tax on a $500,000 sale is about $8,005, customarily paid by the seller. Some counties and cities charge a different or additional rate.
How much are seller closing costs in Washington?
On a $400,000 sale with a 5% commission, estimated seller costs in Washington come to about $29,045 (7.3% of the price), including $20,000 of commission. Without commission, closing costs are about $9,045. Local taxes, the payoff, and property tax prorations change the final number.
Who pays for title insurance in Washington?
Seller pays the owner's policy.
Who handles the closing in Washington?
Closings are usually handled by an escrow company.
How are property taxes prorated when selling a home in Washington?
Property taxes are paid in arrears. The typical effective rate is about 0.9% of value per year. Calendar year; halves due Apr 30 and Oct 31. Seller pays through closing for any unpaid portion.
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